| Literature DB >> 9675319 |
M Hashimoto1, L J Hsu, A Sisk, Y Xia, A Takeda, M Sundsmo, E Masliah.
Abstract
The precursor of non-amyloid beta protein component of Alzheimer's disease amyloid (NACP/alpha-synuclein) is aggregated and fibrillated under certain conditions, i.e., increasing time lag, high temperature and low pH. These in vitro aggregates form Thioflavine-S-positive filamentous structures, reminiscent of amyloid-like fibrils. Since some Lewy bodies in Parkinson's disease display Thioflavine-S reactivity, our results may suggest that amyloidogenic properties of NACP/alpha-synuclein may play a crucial role in pathogenesis of disorders with Lewy bodies such as Parkinson's disease. Copyright 1998 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.Entities:
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Year: 1998 PMID: 9675319 DOI: 10.1016/s0006-8993(98)00514-9
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Brain Res ISSN: 0006-8993 Impact factor: 3.252