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Nanopore technology offers a novel approach to detect and characterize protein aggregates, crucial for understanding neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. This method provides continuous insights into transient and heterogeneous species, advancing diagnostics.

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  • Biochemistry
  • Neuroscience
  • Biotechnology

Background:

  • Prion-like protein aggregation is a hallmark of neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
  • Protein aggregates form diverse species, from toxic oligomers to amyloid fibrils, complicating study.
  • Current methods often lack continuous information on transient and heterogeneous aggregate forms.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present an updated state-of-the-art review on using nanopore technology for protein aggregate detection.
  • To discuss the capabilities of various nanopore types in characterizing protein aggregation.
  • To highlight advancements in understanding protein aggregation and diagnostics through nanopore applications.

Main Methods:

  • Review of nanopore technology applications in studying protein aggregation.
  • Discussion of biological, solid-state polymer, and nanopipette systems.
  • Analysis of achievements in detecting and characterizing protein aggregates.

Main Results:

  • Nanopore technology enables detection and characterization of a wide range of protein aggregates.
  • Different nanopore types show significant achievements in studying aggregation dynamics.
  • This approach contributes to a deeper understanding of disease mechanisms and diagnostic potential.

Conclusions:

  • Nanopore technology is a powerful tool for continuous monitoring of protein aggregation.
  • It offers improved characterization of polymorphic and transient aggregate species.
  • This review underscores the diagnostic and research potential of nanopore-based methods in neurodegenerative diseases.