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Binding of amyloidogenic transthyretin to the plasma membrane alters membrane fluidity and induces neurotoxicity

Authors :
Xu Hou
Richardson, Samantha J.
Aguilar, Marie-Isabel
Small, David H.
Source :
Biochemistry. August 30, 2005, Vol. 44 Issue 34, 11618-11627
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

The mechanism of transthyretin (TTR) amyloid neurotoxicity on SH-SY5Y neuroblastoma cells is examined. The results reveal that the TTR can bind to the plasma membrane and cause a change in membrane fluidity.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00062960
Volume :
44
Issue :
34
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Biochemistry
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.143502851