Abstract
Background: Aggregation of mutant huntingtin into inclusion bodies is a pathogenic feature of Huntington disease. Results: Genetic and pharmacological activation of the heat shock stress response (HSR) promotes inclusion body formation. Conclusion: Activation of the HSR contributes to mutant huntingtin aggregation. Significance: HSR activation as a therapeutic strategy may promote rather than suppress aggregation of proteins implicated in neurodegenerative disease.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 23633-23638 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Journal of Biological Chemistry |
Volume | 288 |
Issue number | 33 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 16 2013 |
Funding
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Molecular Biology
- Biochemistry
- Cell Biology