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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)-associated VAPB-P56S inclusions represent an ER quality control compartment.
Acta neuropathologica communications - 12 Jun 2013
Kuijpers Marijn, van Dis Vera, Haasdijk Elize D, Harterink Martin, Vocking Karin, Post Jan A, Scheper Wiep, Hoogenraad Casper C, Jaarsma Dick
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BACKGROUND: Protein aggregation and the formation of intracellular inclusions are a central feature of many neurodegenerative disorders, but precise knowledge about their pathogenic role is lacking in most instances. Here we have characterized inclusions formed in transgenic mice carrying the P56S mutant form of VAPB that causes various motor neuron syndromes including ALS8. RESULTS: Inclusions in motor neurons...
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