A simple lattice model that captures protein folding, aggregation and amyloid formation.

The ability of many proteins to convert from their functional soluble state to amyloid fibrils can be attributed to inter-molecular beta strand formation. Such amyloid formation is associated with neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Molecular modelling can play a...

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Main Authors: Sanne Abeln, Michele Vendruscolo, Christopher M Dobson, Daan Frenkel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3893179?pdf=render