Chemicals and Drugs

alpha-Synuclein

A synuclein that is a major component of LEWY BODIES and plays a role in SYNUCLEINOPATHIES, neurodegeneration and neuroprotection.

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Abstract

A synuclein that is a major component of LEWY BODIES and plays a role in SYNUCLEINOPATHIES, neurodegeneration and neuroprotection.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Non-AB Component of AD Amyloid Protein
  • Non AB Component of AD Amyloid Protein
  • alpha Synuclein

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30 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, adverse effects, agonists, analysis, antagonists & inhibitors, biosynthesis, blood, cerebrospinal fluid, chemical synthesis, chemistry, classification, deficiency, drug effects, economics, genetics, history, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, physiology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, supply & distribution, therapeutic use, toxicity, ultrastructure, urine.

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History Note

2006(1988)

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  1. D12.776w.631w.860w.500
  2. D12.776w.705.500

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. alpha-Synuclein. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D051844. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D051844
  2. alpha-Synuclein. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q24725459