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Clusterin Protein

Introduction

Clusterin Protein is an important component in the neurobiology of neurodegenerative diseases. This page provides detailed information about its structure, function, and role in disease processes.

Overview

Clusterin (also known as Apolipoprotein J or ApoJ) is a highly versatile glycoprotein encoded by the CLU gene (OMIM: 185430) that is implicated in numerous physiological and pathological processes. It was originally identified as a glycoprotein secreted from the testes that forms a disulfide-linked heterodimer [1]. Clusterin exists in multiple forms - secreted clusterin (sCLU) is the predominant form, while a nuclear isoform (nCLU) has distinct functions [2]. As a major genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's disease (AD), clusterin has been extensively studied for its roles in lipid transport, complement regulation, chaperone activity, and protein aggregation [3]. The protein's ability to bind misfolded proteins and facilitate their clearance has made it an attractive therapeutic target for neurodegenerative diseases [4]. [@osullivan2000]

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