Abstract
We report the effects of quercetin, a flavonoid present in the human diet, on early stage beta-amyloid (Aβ) aggregation, a seminal event in Alzheimer's disease. Molecular level changes in Aβ arrangements are monitored by time-resolved emission spectral (TRES) measurements of the fluorescence of Aβ's single tyrosine intrinsic fluorophore (Tyr). The results suggest that quercetin binds β-amyloid oligomers at early stages of their aggregation, which leads to the formation of modified oligomers and hinders the creation of β-sheet structures, potentially preventing the onset of Alzheimer's disease.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 7229-7237 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Journal of Physical Chemistry B |
Volume | 126 |
Issue number | 38 |
Early online date | 19 Sept 2022 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 29 Sept 2022 |
Keywords
- flavonoid
- Quercetin
- early stage beta-amyloid (Aβ) aggregation
- time-resolved emission spectral (TRES)
- fluorescence
- single tyrosine intrinsic fluorophore (Tyr)