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The role of structural polymorphism in driving the mechanical performance of the alzheimer's beta amyloid fibrils
Alzheimer's Disease (AD) is related with the abnormal aggregation of amyloid β-peptides Aβ1-40 and Aβ1-42, the latter having a polymorphic character which gives rise to U- or S-shaped fibrils. Elucidating the role played by the nanoscale-material architecture on the amyloid fibril stability is a crucial breakthrough to better understand the pathological nature of amyloid structures and to support the rational design of bio-inspired materials. The computational study here presented highlights the superior mechanical behavior of the S-architecture, characterized by a Young's modulus markedly higher than the U-shaped architecture. The S-architecture showed a higher mechanical resistance to the enforced deformation along the fibril axis, consequence of a better interchain hydrogen bonds' distribution. In conclusion, this study, focusing the attention on the pivotal multiscale relationship between molecular phenomena and material properties, suggests the S-shaped Aβ1-42 species as a target of election in computational screen/design/optimization of effective aggregation modulators.
The role of structural polymorphism in driving the mechanical performance of the alzheimer's beta amyloid fibrils
Alzheimer's Disease (AD) is related with the abnormal aggregation of amyloid β-peptides Aβ1-40 and Aβ1-42, the latter having a polymorphic character which gives rise to U- or S-shaped fibrils. Elucidating the role played by the nanoscale-material architecture on the amyloid fibril stability is a crucial breakthrough to better understand the pathological nature of amyloid structures and to support the rational design of bio-inspired materials. The computational study here presented highlights the superior mechanical behavior of the S-architecture, characterized by a Young's modulus markedly higher than the U-shaped architecture. The S-architecture showed a higher mechanical resistance to the enforced deformation along the fibril axis, consequence of a better interchain hydrogen bonds' distribution. In conclusion, this study, focusing the attention on the pivotal multiscale relationship between molecular phenomena and material properties, suggests the S-shaped Aβ1-42 species as a target of election in computational screen/design/optimization of effective aggregation modulators.
The role of structural polymorphism in driving the mechanical performance of the alzheimer's beta amyloid fibrils
Grasso G. (Autor:in) / Rebella M. (Autor:in) / Morbiducci U. (Autor:in) / Tuszynski J. A. (Autor:in) / Danani A. (Autor:in) / Deriu M. A. (Autor:in) / Grasso, G. / Rebella, M. / Morbiducci, U. / Tuszynski, J. A.
01.01.2019
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
DDC:
720
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