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S-Homocysteinylation effects on transthyretin: worsening of cardiomyopathy onset.
Biochimica et biophysica acta. General subjects - 1 Jan 2020
Leri Manuela, Rebuzzini Paola, Caselli Anna, Luti Simone, Natalello Antonino, Giorgetti Sofia, Marchese Loredana, Garagna Silvia, Stefani Massimo, Paoli Paolo, Bucciantini Monica
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BACKGROUND: L-Homocysteine (Hcy) is a non-proteinogenic α-amino acid synthesized from dietary methionine. In healthy humans, high Hcy levels are a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, stroke and type 2 diabetes. A recent study reports that Hcy reacts with Cys10 of transthyretin (TTR), generating a stable covalent adduct. However, to date the effect of S-homocysteinylation on TTR conformational stability...
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