Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8299270 | Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Biomembranes | 2018 | 21 Pages |
Abstract
The presence of amyloid plaques in the brain is a typical characteristic of Alzheimer's disease (AD). Amyloid plaques are formed from the deposits of aggregated amyloid β peptide (Aβ). The toxicity induced by Aβ aggregates is correlated with Aβ-membrane interactions. The mutual influences between aggregation and membranes are complicated and unclear. In recent years advanced experiments and findings are emerging to give us more detailed information on Aβ-membrane interactions. In this review, we mainly focus on the Aβ-membrane interactions and membrane-induced Aβ structures. The mechanism of Aβ-membrane interactions is also summarized, which provides insights into the prevention and treatment of AD.
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Authors
Zheng Niu, Zhengfeng Zhang, Weijing Zhao, Jun Yang,