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The self-assembling tendency and protein complexation capability of dyes related to Congo red and also some dyes of different structure were compared to explain the mechanism of Congo red binding and the reason for its specific affinity for /3-struc- ture. Complexation with proteins was measured directly and expressed as the num­ber of dye molecules bound to heat-aggregated IgG and to two light chains with dif­ferent structural stability. Binding of dyes to rabbit antibodies was measured indi­rectly as the enhancement effect of the dye on immune complex formation. Self-as­sembling was tested using dynamic light scattering to measure the size of the supra- molecular assemblies. In general the results show that the supramolecular form of a dye is the main factor determining its complexation capability. Dyes that in their compact supramolecular organization are ribbon-shaped may adhere to polypeptides of /3-conformation due to the architectural compatibility in this unique structural form. The optimal fit in complexation seems to depend on two contradictory factors involving, on the one hand, the compactness of the non-covalently stabilized supra- molecular ligand, and the dynamic character producing its plasticity on the other. As a result, the highest protein binding capability is shown by dyes with a moderate self-assembling tendency, while those arranging into either very rigid or very unsta­ble supramolecular entities are less able to bind.
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Recent studies suggest that capillaries, neurons, and astrocytes form a functional unit that serves to maintain cerebral homeostasis. Physiological interactions between all these components of the neurovascular unit control cerebral microcirculation, while abnormal regulatory mechanisms lead to cerebral dysfunction and disease states, such as Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Using electron microscopy, we studied a fragment of the frontotemporal cortex obtained intraoperatively from a patient with established AD. The objective of our study was to assess the ultrastructure of the components of the neurovascular unit. Such ultrastructural studies allow analyzing the structural process of new blood vessels formation and also the appearance of neurons and astrocytes contributing to the neurovascular unit. We suggest that dysfunction of particular components of the neurovascular unit underlies AD and ultimately leads to neurodegeneration.
It is suggested that the fibrillar amyloid beta peptide (Abeta) in brain plays a direct role in neurodegeneration in Alzheimer's disease, probably through activation of reactive oxygen species formation. Free radicals and numerous neurotoxins elicit DNA damage that subsequently activates poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP, EC 2.4.2.30). In this study the effect of neurotoxic fragment (25-35) of full length Abeta peptide on PARP activity in adult and aged rat hippocampus was investigated. In adult (4 month old) rat hippocampus the Abeta 25-35 peptide significantly enhanced PARP activity by about 80% but had no effect on PARP activity in cerebral cortex and in hippocampus from aged (24-27 month old) rats. The effect of Abeta peptide was reduced by half by the nitric oxide synthase inhibitor N-nitro-L-arginine. Stimulation of glutamate receptor(s) itself enhanced PARP activity by about 80% in adult hippocampus. However, Abeta 25-35 did not exert any additional stimulatory effect. These results indicate that Abeta, through NO and probably other free radicals, induces activation of DNA bound PARP activity exclusively in adult but not in aged hippocampus.
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