Trafficking regulation of proteins in Alzheimer's disease

Mol Neurodegener. 2014 Jan 11:9:6. doi: 10.1186/1750-1326-9-6.

Abstract

The β-amyloid (Aβ) peptide has been postulated to be a key determinant in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease (AD). Aβ is produced through sequential cleavage of the β-amyloid precursor protein (APP) by β- and γ-secretases. APP and relevant secretases are transmembrane proteins and traffic through the secretory pathway in a highly regulated fashion. Perturbation of their intracellular trafficking may affect dynamic interactions among these proteins, thus altering Aβ generation and accelerating disease pathogenesis. Herein, we review recent progress elucidating the regulation of intracellular trafficking of these essential protein components in AD.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Alzheimer Disease / metabolism*
  • Humans
  • Protein Transport / physiology*