| Literature DB >> 26427449 |
David A Parfitt1, Michael E Cheetham2.
Abstract
Mutations in rhodopsin are one of the most common causes of retinitis pigmentosa (RP). Misfolding of rhodopsin can result in disruptions in cellular protein homeostasis, or proteostasis. There is currently no available treatment for RP. In this review, we discuss the different approaches currently being investigated for treatment of rhodopsin RP, focusing on the potential of manipulation of the proteostasis network as a therapeutic approach to combat retinal degeneration.Entities:
Keywords: ERAD; Heat shock proteins; Molecular chaperones; P23H; Proteostasis; Retinal degeneration; Retinitis pigmentosa; Rhodopsin
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Year: 2016 PMID: 26427449 PMCID: PMC5042317 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-17121-0_64
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Adv Exp Med Biol ISSN: 0065-2598 Impact factor: 2.622