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CNS & Neurological Disorders - Drug Targets

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ISSN (Print): 1871-5273
ISSN (Online): 1996-3181

Review Article

Oxidation of Potassium Channels in Neurodegenerative Diseases: A Mini- Review

Author(s): Junsheng Yang* and Xueni Yan

Volume 17, Issue 4, 2018

Page: [267 - 271] Pages: 5

DOI: 10.2174/1871527317666180202110056

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Abstract

Background & Objective: Increased level of reactive oxygen species is a hallmark of common neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s Disease and Parkinson’s Disease. ROS can oxidize macromolecules including DNA, lipids and proteins and cause oxidative damage to the cell. Emerging evidence indicate that potassium channels in the central nervous system are no exceptions to these oxidative modifications.

Conclusion: In this mini-review, we summarized recent reports on the oxidation of potassium channels in the CNS and the consequently resulted changes in cell functions and viability, with focus on its implications in neurodegenerative diseases.

Keywords: Aging, neurodegenerative diseases, oxidation, potassium channel, reactive oxygen species (ROS), lipids and proteins.

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