Study reveals protein plaques in neurodegeneration function as enzymes, breaking down ATP

Parkinson's-linked protein clumps destroy brain's primary energy molecule

A new scientific report reveals that the protein aggregates associated with Parkinson’s disease are not inert clumps of cellular waste, but rather are chemically active structures that can systematically destroy the primary energy molecule used by brain cells. The research, published in the journal Advanced Science, demonstrates that these protein plaques can function like tiny, rogue enzymes, breaking down adenosine triphosphate and potentially…

Study reveals protein plaques in neurodegeneration function as enzymes, breaking down ATP

A new study led by Rice University's Pernilla Wittung-Stafshede has revealed that protein clumps, or plaques that clog the brain, associated with Parkinson's disease are not merely waste; they can actively drain energy from brain cells.

Parkinson's protein clumps drain brain cells of energy

A new study has revealed that protein clumps, or plaques that clog the brain, associated with Parkinson’s disease are not merely waste; they can actively drain energy from brain cells. These clumps, composed of a protein called alpha-synuclein, were found to break down adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the molecule responsible for powering nearly all cellular activities. The research in Advanced Science demonstrates that when ATP binds to these clum…

Parkinson’s-linked protein clumps destroy brain’s primary energy molecule

A new scientific report reveals that the protein aggregates associated with Parkinson’s disease are not inert clumps of cellular waste, but rather are chemically active structures that can systematically destroy the primary energy molecule used by brain cells. The research, published in the journal Advanced Science, demonstrates that these protein plaques can function like tiny, rogue enzymes, breaking down adenosine triphosphate and potentially…

How Parkinson’s protein clumps drain the brain’s energy

Scientists have long thought that the sticky clumps of proteins found in the brains of people with Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease were just useless waste. But a new study from Rice University has found that these clumps may actually be doing something far more harmful—they could be stealing energy from brain cells. The research, led […] The post How Parkinson’s protein clumps drain the brain’s energy appeared first on Knowridge Science Repo…

Protein plaques in neurodegeneration act as enzymes

A recent study led by Rice University’s Pernilla Wittung-Stafshede has unveiled a critical finding about protein clumps, or plaques, that accumulate in the brain and are associated with Parkinson’s disease. Contrary to the belief that these clumps are simply inert waste, the research shows they actively deplete energy from brain cells by breaking down adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the molecule essential for cellular energy. The study, published …