| Literature DB >> 23313395 |
Kelly Schwartz1, Blaise R Boles.
Abstract
The aggregation of proteins into amyloid fibers is a common characteristic of many neurodegenerative disorders including Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and prion diseases. Amyloid formation was originally characterized in these systems and is traditionally viewed as a consequence of protein misfolding and aggregation. An emerging field of study brings functional amyloids, like those produced by bacteria, into the scientific mainstream, and demonstrates a ubiquitous role for amyloids in living systems. This review aims to summarize what is known about the bacterial amyloids and their interactions within various host environments.Entities:
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Year: 2013 PMID: 23313395 PMCID: PMC3622111 DOI: 10.1016/j.mib.2012.12.001
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Curr Opin Microbiol ISSN: 1369-5274 Impact factor: 7.934