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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Main Authors: Li Yang Tan, Kwan Hou Tang, Lynette Yu You Lim, Jia Xin Ong, Hyokeun Park, Sangyong Jung
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-03-01
Series:Biomolecules
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/12/4/507