α-Synuclein at the Presynaptic Axon Terminal as a Double-Edged Sword
α-synuclein (α-syn) is a presynaptic, lipid-binding protein strongly associated with the neuropathology observed in Parkinson’s disease (PD), dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB), and Alzheimer’s Disease (AD). In normal physiology, α-syn plays a pivotal role in facilitating endocytosis and exocytosis. In...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-03-01
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Series: | Biomolecules |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/12/4/507 |