Unraveling structural polymorphism of amyloid fibers

Structure. 2015 Jan 6;23(1):10-11. doi: 10.1016/j.str.2014.12.005.

Abstract

Amyloid fibers are self-assembling cross β sheet structures whose overall molecular architecture is highly variable. In this issue of Structure, Torreira and colleagues use electron microscopy to resolve ultrastructural polymorphisms of RepA-WH1 amyloids.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Amyloid*
  • DNA Helicases / chemistry*
  • DNA Helicases / metabolism*
  • DNA Replication*
  • Helix-Turn-Helix Motifs*
  • Trans-Activators / chemistry*
  • Trans-Activators / metabolism*

Substances

  • Amyloid
  • Trans-Activators
  • DNA Helicases