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An Aggregate-Inducing Peripherin Isoform Generated through Intron Retention Is Upregulated in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Associated with Disease Pathology
20 Feb 2008
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The neuronal intermediate filament protein peripherin is a component of ubiquitinated inclusions and of axonal spheroids in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Overexpression of peripherin causes motor neuron degeneration in transgenic mice and variations within the peripherin gene have been identified in ALS cases. We have shown previously the abnormal expression of a neurotoxic peripherin splice variant in...
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