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DNAJB6: Chaperone Action & Nuclear Pore Assembly
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This lecture explores the role of DNAJB6 in suppressing protein aggregation diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, discussing its chaperone action, relevance to nuclear pore assembly, and interactions with various proteins. The instructor delves into DNAJB6's ability to prevent or delay protein aggregation, its impact on neurodegenerative pathologies, and its involvement in diseases like ALS and skeletal myopathies.
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