Physiological Metals Can Induce Conformational Changes in Transthyretin Structure: Neuroprotection or Misfolding Induction?

Physiological Metals Can Induce Conformational Changes in Transthyretin Structure: Neuroprotection or Misfolding Induction?

Transthyretin (TTR) is a plasma homotetrameric protein that transports thyroxine and retinol. TTR itself, under pathological conditions, dissociates into partially unfolded monomers that aggregate and form fibrils. Metal ions such as Zn<sup>2+</sup>, Cu<sup>2+</sup>, Fe<su...

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Main Authors: Lidia Ciccone, Nicolò Tonali, William Shepard, Susanna Nencetti, Elisabetta Orlandini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-03-01
Series:Crystals
Subjects:
transthyretin
neuroprotection
metal ions
altered conformations
amyloidoisis
Aβ scavenger
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4352/11/4/354

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