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Addressing ALS: Corroborating the Methodology of Studying the P2X7R Complex

Creator:

Veytsman, Edward Y.

Abstract:

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is characterized by the degeneration of motor neurons in the motor cortex and spinal cord. Recent evidence suggests that the purine receptor P2X7 (P2X7R) plays a central role in the pathology of ALS. Previous research indicates that P2X7R activation by oxidatively modified heat shock protein 90...

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Honors College Thesis

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Complex by Edward Veytsman A THESIS submitted to Oregon State University