| Literature DB >> 14657500 |
Tiago Fleming Outeiro1, Susan Lindquist.
Abstract
Alpha-synuclein is implicated in several neurodegenerative disorders, such as Parkinson's disease and multiple system atrophy, yet its functions remain obscure. When expressed in yeast, alpha-synuclein associated with the plasma membrane in a highly selective manner, before forming cytoplasmic inclusions through a concentration-dependent, nucleated process. Alpha-synuclein inhibited phospholipase D, induced lipid droplet accumulation, and affected vesicle trafficking. This readily manipulable system provides an opportunity to dissect the molecular pathways underlying normal alpha-synuclein biology and the pathogenic consequences of its misfolding.Entities:
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Year: 2003 PMID: 14657500 PMCID: PMC1780172 DOI: 10.1126/science.1090439
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Science ISSN: 0036-8075 Impact factor: 47.728