α-Synuclein (71-82) (human)

Description:

The deposition of α-synuclein (α-syn) fibrils in Lewy bodies is a characteristic feature of individuals with neurodegenerative disorders.

Sequence:

VTGVTAVAQKTV

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Name	α-Synuclein (71-82) (human)
Category	Beta-Amyloidand Related Peptides
One Letter Code	VTGVTAVAQKTV
Three Letter Code	{Val}{Thr}{Gly}{Val}{Thr}{Ala}{Val}{Ala}{Gln}{Lys}{Thr}{Val}
Molecular Weight	1173.360
Application	Alzheimer's DiseaseParkinson's Disease

Cheruvara, Harish, et al. "Intracellular screening of a peptide library to derive a potent peptide inhibitor of α-synuclein aggregation." Journal of Biological Chemistry 290.12 (2015): 7426-7435.

Madine, J., et al. "Studies of the aggregation of an amyloidogenic α-synuclein peptide fragment." Biochemical Society Transactions 33.5 (2005): 1113-1115.