Yeast cells provide insight into alpha-synuclein biology and pathobiology |
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Authors: | Outeiro Tiago Fleming Lindquist Susan |
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Institution: | Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research, Cambridge, MA 02142, USA. |
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Abstract: | Alpha-synuclein is implicated in several neurodegenerative disorders, such as Parkinson's disease and multiple system atrophy, yet its functions remain obscure. When expressed in yeast, alpha-synuclein associated with the plasma membrane in a highly selective manner, before forming cytoplasmic inclusions through a concentration-dependent, nucleated process. Alpha-synuclein inhibited phospholipase D, induced lipid droplet accumulation, and affected vesicle trafficking. This readily manipulable system provides an opportunity to dissect the molecular pathways underlying normal alpha-synuclein biology and the pathogenic consequences of its misfolding. |
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