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Sequestration of free cholesterol in cell membranes by prions correlates with cytoplasmic phospholipase A(2) activation
Journal Article
Bate, C., Tayebi, M., & Williams, A. Sequestration of free cholesterol in cell membranes by prions correlates with cytoplasmic phospholipase A(2) activation. BMC Biology, 6, https://doi.org/10.1186/1741-7007-6-8

Background: The transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSEs), otherwise known as the prion diseases, occur following the conversion of the normal cellular prion protein ( PrPC) to an alternatively folded isoform ( PrPSc). The accumulation of PrPS... Read More about Sequestration of free cholesterol in cell membranes by prions correlates with cytoplasmic phospholipase A(2) activation.

Cholesterol esterification reduces the neurotoxicity of prions
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Bate, C., Tayebi, M., & Williams, A. Cholesterol esterification reduces the neurotoxicity of prions. Neuropharmacology, 54(8), 1247-1253. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuropharm.2008.04.002

The transmissible spongiform encephalopathies develop following the conversion of a host-encoded protein (PrPC) into abnormally folded, disease-related isoforms (PrPSc). Here we report that three acylcoenzyme A:cholesterol acyltransferase (ACAT) inhi... Read More about Cholesterol esterification reduces the neurotoxicity of prions.

Docosahexaenoic and eicosapentaenoic acids increase prion formation in neuronal cells
Journal Article
Bate, C., Tayebi, M., Diomede, L., Salmona, M., & Williams, A. Docosahexaenoic and eicosapentaenoic acids increase prion formation in neuronal cells. BMC Biology, 6, https://doi.org/10.1186/1741-7007-6-39

Background: The transmissible spongiform encephalopathies, otherwise known as prion diseases, occur following the conversion of the cellular prion protein (PrPC) to an alternatively folded, disease-associated isoform (PrPSc). Recent studies suggest t... Read More about Docosahexaenoic and eicosapentaenoic acids increase prion formation in neuronal cells.