α-Synuclein and Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids: Molecular Basis of the Interaction and Implication in Neurodegeneration

α-Synuclein (α-syn) is a 140-amino acid protein, the physiological function of which has yet to be clarified. It is involved in several neurodegenerative disorders, and the interaction of the protein with brain lipids plays an important role in the pathogenesis of Parkinson&r...

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Main Authors: Chiara Fecchio, Luana Palazzi, Patrizia Polverino de Laureto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-06-01
Series:Molecules
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/23/7/1531