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===TTR amyloid fibril=== | ===TTR amyloid fibril=== | ||
Inappropriate TTR foldings cause amyloidosis. Indeed, aggregates formation can be explained by a destabilization of the TTR’s native conformation, namely the tetramer dissociation into an alternative folded monomeric intermediate. The final result is a protein self-assembly. A particular beta-pleated-sheet structure characterizes the proteins with amyloidogenic potential. <ref name=" | Inappropriate TTR foldings cause amyloidosis. Indeed, aggregates formation can be explained by a destabilization of the TTR’s native conformation, namely the tetramer dissociation into an alternative folded monomeric intermediate. The final result is a protein self-assembly. A particular beta-pleated-sheet structure characterizes the proteins with amyloidogenic potential. <ref name="Klabunde" /> | ||
TTR aggregation into amyloid fibrils leads to insolubility. Consequently, it creates abnormal deposits in the peripheral nerves in the case of FAP, in the central nerves for CNSA, and in heart tissues for FAC and SSA. Therefore, the insoluble proteins alter the corresponding organ and tissue functions, and are unable to be subjected to a proper degradation by cell metabolism. | TTR aggregation into amyloid fibrils leads to insolubility. Consequently, it creates abnormal deposits in the peripheral nerves in the case of FAP, in the central nerves for CNSA, and in heart tissues for FAC and SSA. Therefore, the insoluble proteins alter the corresponding organ and tissue functions, and are unable to be subjected to a proper degradation by cell metabolism. | ||
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The fibril formation inhibitors studied are ligands that resemble to the natural ligand T4 but more efficient in binding TTR, leading to a decrease of the amyloidogenic potential. The first potent amyloid inhibitors developed were non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID), such as flufenamic acid ([[1bm7]]), diclofenac ([[1dvx]]), flurbiprofen ([[1dvt]]), indomethacin, diflunisal, meclofenamic acid, mefenamic acid, or fenoprofen. | The fibril formation inhibitors studied are ligands that resemble to the natural ligand T4 but more efficient in binding TTR, leading to a decrease of the amyloidogenic potential. The first potent amyloid inhibitors developed were non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID), such as flufenamic acid ([[1bm7]]), diclofenac ([[1dvx]]), flurbiprofen ([[1dvt]]), indomethacin, diflunisal, meclofenamic acid, mefenamic acid, or fenoprofen. | ||
However, regardless of a noticeable decrease of the TTR’s amyloidogenic potential <ref name=" | However, regardless of a noticeable decrease of the TTR’s amyloidogenic potential <ref name="Klabunde" />, prolonged NSAIDs administration could provoke renal failure, cardiac side effects, and gastrointestinal ulcers. <ref>Bally, M; Dendukuri, N; Rich, B; Nadeau, L; Helin-Salmivaara, A; Garbe, E; Brophy, JM (9 May 2017). "Risk of acute myocardial infarction with NSAIDs in real world use: bayesian meta-analysis of individual patient data". BMJ (Clinical Research Ed.). 357: j1909. PMC 5423546. PMID 28487435 doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmj.j1909</ref> Gastric toxicity is linked to NSAID’s binding to a cyclooxygenase isoform, resulting in an inhibition of the activity of COX-1 and/or COX-2 associated to prostaglandin’s negative regulation. <ref name="Klabunde" /> | ||
