1 Proteins must fold into their proper three-dimensional form to function correctly. 2  Misfolded proteins are normally recycled. 3  In neurodegenerative diseases, protein misfolding increases, and recycling decreases, leading to accumulation of potentially toxic proteins. 4  Toxic proteins spread from one neuron to another.
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