Proteome response at the edge of protein aggregation

Proteins adopt defined structures and are crucial to most cellular functions. Their misfolding and aggregation is associated with numerous degenerative human disorders such as type II diabetes, Huntington's or Alzheimer's diseases. Here, we aim to understand why cells promote the formation...

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Autores: Sánchez de Groot, Natalia|||0000-0002-0492-5532, Gomes, Ricardo A., Villar Pique, Anna, Babu, Madam M|||0000-0003-0556-6196, Varela Coelho, Ana, Ventura, Salvador|||0000-0002-9652-6351
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2015
País:España
Institución:Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Repositorio:Dipòsit Digital de Documents de la UAB
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:ddd.uab.cat:185258
Acceso en línea:https://ddd.uab.cat/record/185258
https://dx.doi.org/urn:doi:10.1098/rsob.140221
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Protein misfolding
Oxidative stress
Amyloid-β-peptide
Proteomic response
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Sumario:Proteins adopt defined structures and are crucial to most cellular functions. Their misfolding and aggregation is associated with numerous degenerative human disorders such as type II diabetes, Huntington's or Alzheimer's diseases. Here, we aim to understand why cells promote the formation of protein foci. Comparison of two amyloid-β-peptide variants, mostly insoluble but differently recruited by the cell (inclusion body versus diffused), reveals small differences in cell fitness and proteome response. We suggest that the levels of oxidative stress act as a sensor to trigger protein recruitment into foci. Our data support a common cytoplasmic response being able to discern and react to the specific properties of polypeptides.