By combining NMR spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy, and circular dichroism we have identified the structural determinants involved in the interaction of green tea catechins with Aβ1-42, PrP106-126, and ataxin-3 oligomers. The data allow the elucidation of their mechanism of action, showing that the flavan-3-ol unit of catechins is essential for interaction. At the same time, the gallate moiety, when present, seems to increase the affinity for the target proteins. These results provide important information for the rational design of new compounds with anti-amyloidogenic activity and/or molecular tools for the specific targeting of amyloid aggregates in vivo.
Natural compounds against neurodegenerative diseases : molecular characterization of the interaction of catechins from green tea with Aβ1-42, PrP106-126 and ataxin-3 oligomers / E. Sironi, L. Colombo, A. Lompo, M. Messa, M. Bonanomi, M.E. Regonesi, M. Salmona, C. Airoldi. - In: CHEMISTRY-A EUROPEAN JOURNAL. - ISSN 0947-6539. - 20:42(2014 Oct), pp. 13793-13800. [10.1002/chem.201403188]
Natural compounds against neurodegenerative diseases : molecular characterization of the interaction of catechins from green tea with Aβ1-42, PrP106-126 and ataxin-3 oligomers
M. Messa;
2014
Abstract
By combining NMR spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy, and circular dichroism we have identified the structural determinants involved in the interaction of green tea catechins with Aβ1-42, PrP106-126, and ataxin-3 oligomers. The data allow the elucidation of their mechanism of action, showing that the flavan-3-ol unit of catechins is essential for interaction. At the same time, the gallate moiety, when present, seems to increase the affinity for the target proteins. These results provide important information for the rational design of new compounds with anti-amyloidogenic activity and/or molecular tools for the specific targeting of amyloid aggregates in vivo.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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