Molecular Basis of the Receptor Interactions of Polysialic Acid (polySia), polySia Mimetics, and Sulfated Polysaccharides.
ChemMedChem
; 11(9): 990-1002, 2016 May 06.
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| ID: mdl-27136597
Polysialic acid (polySia) and polySia glycomimetic molecules support nerve cell regeneration, differentiation, and neuronal plasticity. With a combination of biophysical and biochemical methods, as well as data mining and molecular modeling techniques, it is possible to correlate specific ligand-receptor interactions with biochemical processes and inâ
vivo studies that focus on the potential therapeutic impact of polySia, polySia glycomimetics, and sulfated polysaccharides in neuronal diseases. With this strategy, the receptor interactions of polySia and polySia mimetics can be understood on a submolecular level. As the HNK-1 glycan also enhances neuronal functions, we tested whether similar sulfated oligo- and polysaccharides from seaweed could be suitable, in addition to polySia, for finding potential new routes into patient care focusing on an improved cure for various neuronal diseases. The knowledge obtained here on the structural interplay between polySia or sulfated polysaccharides and their receptors can be exploited to develop new drugs and application routes for the treatment of neurological diseases and dysfunctions.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Polisacáridos
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Ácidos Siálicos
Tipo de estudio:
Prognostic_studies
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Animals
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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En
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ChemMedChem
Asunto de la revista:
FARMACOLOGIA
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QUIMICA
Año:
2016
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Article
País de afiliación:
Alemania
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Alemania