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Biochemical nature of Russell Bodies.
Scientific reports - 30 Jul 2015
Mossuto Maria Francesca, Ami Diletta, Anelli Tiziana, Fagioli Claudio, Doglia Silvia Maria, Sitia Roberto
Abstract excerpt
Professional secretory cells produce and release abundant proteins. Particularly in case of mutations and/or insufficient chaperoning, these can aggregate and become toxic within or amongst cells. Immunoglobulins (Ig) are no exception. In the extracellular space, certain Ig-L chains form fibrils causing systemic amyloidosis. On the other hand, Ig variants lacking the first constant domain condense in dilated...
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