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Review
. 2008 Nov;30(11-12):1075-83.
doi: 10.1002/bies.20843.

The role of the ubiquitin proteasome system in synapse remodeling and neurodegenerative diseases

Mei Ding  1 , Kang Shen
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Review

The role of the ubiquitin proteasome system in synapse remodeling and neurodegenerative diseases

Mei Ding et al. Bioessays. 2008 Nov.

Abstract

The ubiquitin proteasome system is a potent regulatory mechanism used to control protein stability in numerous cellular processes, including neural development. Many neurodegenerative diseases are featured by the accumulation of UPS-associated proteins, suggesting the UPS dysfunction may be crucial for pathogenesis. Recent experiments have highlighted the UPS as a key player during synaptic development. Here we summarize recent discoveries centered on the role of the UPS in synapse remodeling and draw attention to the potential link between the synaptic UPS dysfunction and the pathology of neurodegenerative diseases.

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