Cell death: protein misfolding and neurodegenerative diseases |
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Authors: | Tomohiro Nakamura Stuart A. Lipton |
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Affiliation: | (1) Center for Neuroscience, Aging and Stem Cell Research, Burnham Institute for Medical Research, 10901 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA;(2) Department of Neurosciences, University of California at San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA 92039, USA |
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Abstract: | Several chronic neurodegenerative disorders manifest deposits of misfolded or aggregated proteins. Genetic mutations are the root cause for protein misfolding in rare families, but the majority of patients have sporadic forms possibly related to environmental factors. In some cases, the ubiquitin-proteasome system or molecular chaperones can prevent accumulation of aberrantly folded proteins. Recent studies suggest that generation of excessive nitric oxide (NO) and reactive oxygen species (ROS), in part due to overactivity of the NMDA-subtype of glutamate receptor, can mediate protein misfolding in the absence of genetic predisposition. S-Nitrosylation, or covalent reaction of NO with specific protein thiol groups, represents one mechanism contributing to NO-induced protein misfolding and neurotoxicity. Here, we present evidence suggesting that NO contributes to protein misfolding via S-nitrosylating protein-disulfide isomerase or the E3 ubiquitin ligase parkin. We discuss how memantine/NitroMemantine can inhibit excessive NMDA receptor activity to ameliorate NO production, protein misfolding, and neurodegeneration. |
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Keywords: | S-Nitrosylation Molecular chaperone Ubiquitin-proteasome system Protein misfolding Neurodegeneration |
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