The intrinsically disordered, amyloidogenic protein Tau associates with diverse classes of molecules, including proteins, nucleic acids, and lipids. Mounting evidence suggests that fatty acid molecules could play a role in the dysfunction of this protein, however, their interaction with Tau remains poorly characterized.

Unsaturated Fatty Acid-Induced Conformational Transitions and Aggregation of the Repeat Domain of Tau

Barracchia, Carlo Giorgio;Tira, Roberto;Parolini, Francesca;Munari, Francesca;D'Onofrio, Mariapina;Assfalg, Michael
2020-01-01

Abstract

The intrinsically disordered, amyloidogenic protein Tau associates with diverse classes of molecules, including proteins, nucleic acids, and lipids. Mounting evidence suggests that fatty acid molecules could play a role in the dysfunction of this protein, however, their interaction with Tau remains poorly characterized.
2020
NMR spectroscopy
Tau
fatty acids
neurodegeneration
protein aggregation
protein–lipid interactions
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