Iron is a specific cofactor for distinct oxidation- and aggregation-dependent Aβ toxicity mechanisms in a Drosophila model
Metals, including iron, are present at high concentrations in amyloid plaques in individuals with Alzheimer's disease, where they are also thought to be cofactors in generating oxidative stress and modulating amyloid formation. In this study, we present data from several Drosophila models of ne...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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The Company of Biologists
2015-07-01
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Series: | Disease Models & Mechanisms |
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Online Access: | http://dmm.biologists.org/content/8/7/657 |