Characterisation of the molecular mechanisms of Abeta-induced proteolysis of the neural cell adhesion molecule 2 (NCAM2)

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Neurons in the brain are connected by synaptic contacts. Amyloid beta peptide accumulating in the brain in Alzheimer’s disease destroys synaptic contacts by degrading synaptic cell adhesion molecules which maintain the structure of the contacts. The aim of the project is to characterise the molecular mechanisms of amyloid beta-dependent degradation of synaptic cell adhesion molecules. The project will identify strategies that can be used to inhibit synapse loss in Alzheimer’s disease.