The Role of Post-Translational Modifications on Prion-Like Aggregation and Liquid-Phase Separation of FUS

S. Rhoads,Zachary T. Monahan,Debra S. Yee,F. Shewmaker

Published 2018 in International Journal of Molecular Sciences

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Subcellular mislocalization and aggregation of the human FUS protein occurs in neurons of patients with subtypes of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and frontotemporal dementia. FUS is one of several RNA-binding proteins that can functionally self-associate into distinct liquid-phase droplet structures. It is postulated that aberrant interactions within the dense phase-separated state can potentiate FUS’s transition into solid prion-like aggregates that cause disease. FUS is post-translationally modified at numerous positions, which affect both its localization and aggregation propensity. These modifications may influence FUS-linked pathology and serve as therapeutic targets.

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