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The effect of aging on post-translational modifications of wild-type human SOD1 and the A5V ALS mutant.
GeroScience - 1 Aug 2026
Freitas de Souza Gabriel, Magalhães Rayne Stfhany Silva, Monteiro-Neto José Raphael, Martins Michele, Follmer Cristian, Junqueira Magno, Eleutherio Elis Cristina Araujo
Abstract excerpt
Cu/Zn superoxide dismutase 1 (SOD1) is essential for maintaining neural health. Its functions include modulating metabolism, maintaining redox balance, regulating transcription, besides eliminating superoxide radicals, which are achieved through various post-translational modifications (PTMs). Consequently, unusual PTMs in SOD1 can impair its functionality and stability, leading to the accumulation of misfolded...
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- Humans
- Protein Processing, Post-Translational
- Superoxide Dismutase-1
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
- Aging
