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ALS-linked mutant SOD1 damages mitochondria by promoting conformational changes in Bcl-2.
Human molecular genetics - 1 Aug 2010
Pedrini Steve, Sau Daniela, Guareschi Stefania, Bogush Marina, Brown Robert H, Naniche Nicole, Kia Azadeh, Trotti Davide, Pasinelli Piera
Abstract excerpt
In mutant superoxide dismutase (SOD1)-linked amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), accumulation of misfolded mutant SOD1 in spinal cord mitochondria is thought to cause mitochondrial dysfunction. Whether mutant SOD1 is toxic per se or whether it damages the mitochondria through interactions with o...
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