Structure of the Alzheimer's Disease Amyloid Precursor Protein Copper Binding Domain. A REGULATOR OF NEURONAL COPPER HOMEOSTASIS.
Barnham, K.J., McKinstry, W.J., Multhaup, G., Galatis, D., Morton, C.J., Curtain, C.C., Williamson, N.A., White, A.R., Hinds, M.G., Norton, R.S., Beyreuther, K., Masters, C.L., Parker, M.W., Cappai, R.(2003) J Biol Chem 278: 17401-17407
- PubMed: 12611883 
- DOI: 10.1074/jbc.M300629200
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1OWT - PubMed Abstract: 
A major source of free radical production in the brain derives from copper. To prevent metal-mediated oxidative stress, cells have evolved complex metal transport systems. The Alzheimer's disease amyloid precursor protein (APP) is a major regulator of neuronal copper homeostasis ...