Greta Maria Grieco Nobile
Insights into Alpha-Synuclein/S100B Interactions in Parkinson’s Disease by Molecular Modelling.
Rel. Marco Agostino Deriu, Marcello Miceli. Politecnico di Torino, Corso di laurea magistrale in Ingegneria Biomedica, 2025
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Abstract
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by motor dysfunction and cognitive decline, primarily attributed to the abnormal accumulation of alpha-synuclein (α-syn). This protein tends to misfold and aggregate, forming Lewy bodies, which are pathological hallmarks of PD. The aggregation of α-syn disrupts neuronal function and viability, leading to the clinical manifestations of the disease. Previous studies have explored interactions between amyloidogenic proteins and S100 family members, suggesting the involvement of S100 proteins, a family of calcium-binding proteins, in neurodegenerative processes. Notably, interactions between S100A9 and α-synuclein have been documented, where S100A9 influences the aggregation kinetics and fibril structure of α-syn, potentially worsening neurodegeneration.
Similarly, the interaction between S100B and β-amyloid has been explored, revealing that S100B can inhibit β-amyloid aggregation, indicating a modulatory role in Alzheimer's disease
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