Attenuation of α-synuclein aggregation by catalytic photo-oxygenation

Chem Commun (Camb). 2023 May 9;59(38):5745-5748. doi: 10.1039/d3cc00665d.

Abstract

We developed catalyst 11 to promote selective photo-oxygenation of α-synuclein amyloid and attenuate its aggregation. Catalyst 11 effectively oxygenated both small and large aggregates. The oxygenated α-synuclein exhibited lower seeding activity than intact α-synuclein. This study corroborates the feasibility of catalytic photo-oxygenation as an anti-synucleinopathy strategy.

MeSH terms

  • Amyloid*
  • alpha-Synuclein*

Substances

  • alpha-Synuclein
  • Amyloid