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C/EBP Homologous Protein (CHOP) Deficiency Aggravates Hippocampal Cell Apoptosis and Impairs Memory Performance
16 Jul 2012
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Neurodegenerative disorders are growing burdens in modern societies because of increased life expectancy. Most neurodegenerative disorders commonly possess a similar neuropathological feature--the accumulation of abnormal protein aggregates or inclusions (misfolded proteins) in the brain. One of the main functions of endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is to initiate proper protein folding to facilitate protein secretion...
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