Publications by authors named "Aazam Vahdatshoar"

Article Synopsis
  • The study investigates protein-rich inclusions in neurodegeneration, noting that current iPSC models lack reproducibility and speed in developing these inclusions.
  • Researchers created new iPSC models that allow for rapid production of CNS cells with proteins prone to aggregation, enabling the tracking of inclusions at a single level.
  • They identified various inclusion types with differing effects on neuron survival and isolated proteins that could influence toxicity, paving the way for improved drug development for neurodegenerative diseases.
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Alpha-synuclein (αS) is a conformationally plastic protein that reversibly binds to cellular membranes. It aggregates and is genetically linked to Parkinson's disease (PD). Here, we show that αS directly modulates processing bodies (P-bodies), membraneless organelles that function in mRNA turnover and storage.

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