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Prefoldin prevents aggregation of α-synuclein.
Brain research - 13 Jan 2014
Takano Mariko, Tashiro Erika, Kitamura Akira, Maita Hiroshi, Iguchi-Ariga Sanae M M, Kinjo Masataka, Ariga Hiroyoshi
Abstract excerpt
Protein aggregation is observed in various neurodegeneration diseases, including Parkinson's disease (PD). Alpha-synuclein, a causative gene product of familial PD, is a major component of large aggregates (inclusion bodies) in PD. Prefoldin, a molecular chaperone comprised of six subunits, PFD1~6, prevents misfolding of newly synthesized nascent polypeptides and also prevents aggregation of protein such as a...
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