ISSN:
1749-6632
Source:
Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005
Topics:
Natural Sciences in General
Notes:
The apolipoprotein E isozyme, apolipoprotein E4, has been implicated as a risk factor for Alzheimer's disease. One reason for the increased risk may be that apolipoprotein E binds to the Aβ peptide, but there may be other factors as well. We show that apolipoprotein E is a potent regulator of the secretion of amyloid precursor protein. In cultures of PC12 cells, nanomolar levels of apolipoprotein E3 induce a rapid decrease in the secretion of APP, being observable in 30 min. and stable over 24 hours. Apolipoprotein E4, in contrast, increases secretion of APP over a similar time course. Reciprocal changes occur in cellular amyloid precursor protein. Differential characteristics are also seen in apo E binding to the cells, where apo E4 binds over a slower time course than apo E3. These results suggest a novel mechanism by which apolipoprotein E may be influencing the metabolism of amyloid precursor protein.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1749-6632.1996.tb34440.x
