Abstract
Protein Misfolding Disorders (PMDs) are a group of diseases characterized by the accumulation of abnormally folded proteins. Despite the wide range of proteins and tissues involved, PMDs share similar molecular and pathogenic mechanisms. Several epidemiological, clinical and experimental reports have described the co-existence of PMDs, suggesting a possible cross-talk between them. A better knowledge of the molecular basis of PMDs could have important implications for understanding the mechanisms by which these diseases appear and progress and ultimately to develop novel strategies for treatment. Due to their similar molecular mechanisms, common therapeutic strategies could be applied for the diseases in this group.
CNS & Neurological Disorders - Drug Targets
Title: Cross Currents in Protein Misfolding Disorders: Interactions and Therapy
Volume: 8 Issue: 5
Author(s): Rodrigo Morales, Kristi M. Green and Claudio Soto
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Abstract: Protein Misfolding Disorders (PMDs) are a group of diseases characterized by the accumulation of abnormally folded proteins. Despite the wide range of proteins and tissues involved, PMDs share similar molecular and pathogenic mechanisms. Several epidemiological, clinical and experimental reports have described the co-existence of PMDs, suggesting a possible cross-talk between them. A better knowledge of the molecular basis of PMDs could have important implications for understanding the mechanisms by which these diseases appear and progress and ultimately to develop novel strategies for treatment. Due to their similar molecular mechanisms, common therapeutic strategies could be applied for the diseases in this group.
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Morales Rodrigo, Green M. Kristi and Soto Claudio, Cross Currents in Protein Misfolding Disorders: Interactions and Therapy, CNS & Neurological Disorders - Drug Targets 2009; 8 (5) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/187152709789541998
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/187152709789541998 |
Print ISSN 1871-5273 |
Publisher Name Bentham Science Publisher |
Online ISSN 1996-3181 |
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