| Literature DB >> 11997007 |
Scott B Vafai1, Jeffry B Stock.
Abstract
Tau hyperphosphorylation is a central event in the development of Alzheimer's Disease (AD). Protein phosphatase 2A (PP2A) heterotrimer formation is necessary for efficient dephosphorylation of the tau protein. S-Adenosylmethionine-dependent carboxyl methylation is essential for the assembly of PP2A heterotrimers. Epidemiological evidence indicates that elevated plasma homocysteine is an independent risk factor for AD. Homocysteine is a key intermediate in the methyl cycle and elevated plasma homocysteine results in a global decrease in cellular methylation. We propose that the PP2A methylation system is the link relating elevated plasma homocysteine to AD.Entities:
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Year: 2002 PMID: 11997007 DOI: 10.1016/s0014-5793(02)02702-3
Source DB: PubMed Journal: FEBS Lett ISSN: 0014-5793 Impact factor: 4.124