High pressure studies on transthyretin

Protein Pept Lett. 2005 Apr;12(3):245-9. doi: 10.2174/0929866053587200.

Abstract

High hydrostatic pressure (HHP) is a powerful tool to study protein folding and the dynamics and structure of folding intermediates. Aggregates and amyloids, derived from partially folding intermediates at the junction between productive and off-pathway folding, have been studied as well, which promises better understanding of the protein misfolding diseases. Here is summarized the recent data we have collected with transthyretin under pressure.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Amyloidosis / metabolism
  • Hydrostatic Pressure
  • Prealbumin / chemistry*
  • Thermodynamics

Substances

  • Prealbumin