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α-Synuclein insertion into supported lipid bilayers as seen by in situ X-ray reflectivity.
ACS chemical neuroscience - 18 Mar 2015
Hähl Hendrik, Möller Isabelle, Kiesel Irena, Campioni Silvia, Riek Roland, Verdes Dorinel, Seeger Stefan
Abstract excerpt
Large aggregates of misfolded α-synuclein inside neuronal cells are the hallmarks of Parkinson's disease. The protein's natural function and its supposed toxicity, however, are believed to be closely related to its interaction with cell and vesicle membranes. Upon this interaction, the protein folds into an α-helical structure and intercalates into the membrane. In this study, we focus on the changes in the lipid...
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