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2 articles for “protein misfolding”
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Non-Enzymatic Glycation in Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease: A Molecular Approach to Pathology and Recent Advances
Abstract: Non-enzymatic glycation, a biochemical process by which reducing sugars spontaneously bind to proteins, leads to the formation of advanced glycation end-products (AGEs), which have emerged as critical contributors to the pathogenesis of several neurodegenerative diseases, particularly Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and Parkinson’s disease (PD). The accumulation of AGEs can significantly alter protein structure, stability, and function, triggering a cascade of detrimental effects, including increased oxidative stress, heightened neuroinflammation, and the promotion …
Published in International Journal of Molecular Biotechnological Research · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 36–41 Read article
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Exploring the Complexities of Parkinson’s Disease
Abstract: Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurological disorder, primarily affecting older adults, marked by both motor and non-motor symptoms. This review explores PD as a multisystem disorder that influences the central, enteric, and autonomic nervous systems, along with the immune system and gastrointestinal tract. Key pathogenic features include the degeneration of dopamine-producing neurons in the substantia nigra and the formation of Lewy bodies containing misfolded α-synuclein proteins. The bradykinesia, tremors, stiffness, …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 1–8 Read article