anno_start anno_end anno_text entity_type sentence section 0 33 X-ray Crystallographic Structures evidence X-ray Crystallographic Structures of a Trimer, Dodecamer, and Annular Pore Formed by an Aβ17–36 β-Hairpin TITLE 39 45 Trimer oligomeric_state X-ray Crystallographic Structures of a Trimer, Dodecamer, and Annular Pore Formed by an Aβ17–36 β-Hairpin TITLE 47 56 Dodecamer oligomeric_state X-ray Crystallographic Structures of a Trimer, Dodecamer, and Annular Pore Formed by an Aβ17–36 β-Hairpin TITLE 62 74 Annular Pore site X-ray Crystallographic Structures of a Trimer, Dodecamer, and Annular Pore Formed by an Aβ17–36 β-Hairpin TITLE 88 90 Aβ protein X-ray Crystallographic Structures of a Trimer, Dodecamer, and Annular Pore Formed by an Aβ17–36 β-Hairpin TITLE 90 95 17–36 residue_range X-ray Crystallographic Structures of a Trimer, Dodecamer, and Annular Pore Formed by an Aβ17–36 β-Hairpin TITLE 96 105 β-Hairpin structure_element X-ray Crystallographic Structures of a Trimer, Dodecamer, and Annular Pore Formed by an Aβ17–36 β-Hairpin TITLE 16 26 structures evidence High-resolution structures of oligomers formed by the β-amyloid peptide Aβ are needed to understand the molecular basis of Alzheimer’s disease and develop therapies. ABSTRACT 30 39 oligomers oligomeric_state High-resolution structures of oligomers formed by the β-amyloid peptide Aβ are needed to understand the molecular basis of Alzheimer’s disease and develop therapies. ABSTRACT 54 71 β-amyloid peptide protein High-resolution structures of oligomers formed by the β-amyloid peptide Aβ are needed to understand the molecular basis of Alzheimer’s disease and develop therapies. ABSTRACT 72 74 Aβ protein High-resolution structures of oligomers formed by the β-amyloid peptide Aβ are needed to understand the molecular basis of Alzheimer’s disease and develop therapies. ABSTRACT 24 57 X-ray crystallographic structures evidence This paper presents the X-ray crystallographic structures of oligomers formed by a 20-residue peptide segment derived from Aβ. ABSTRACT 61 70 oligomers oligomeric_state This paper presents the X-ray crystallographic structures of oligomers formed by a 20-residue peptide segment derived from Aβ. ABSTRACT 83 109 20-residue peptide segment residue_range This paper presents the X-ray crystallographic structures of oligomers formed by a 20-residue peptide segment derived from Aβ. ABSTRACT 123 125 Aβ protein This paper presents the X-ray crystallographic structures of oligomers formed by a 20-residue peptide segment derived from Aβ. ABSTRACT 38 40 Aβ protein The development of a peptide in which Aβ17–36 is stabilized as a β-hairpin is described, and the X-ray crystallographic structures of oligomers it forms are reported. ABSTRACT 40 45 17–36 residue_range The development of a peptide in which Aβ17–36 is stabilized as a β-hairpin is described, and the X-ray crystallographic structures of oligomers it forms are reported. ABSTRACT 65 74 β-hairpin structure_element The development of a peptide in which Aβ17–36 is stabilized as a β-hairpin is described, and the X-ray crystallographic structures of oligomers it forms are reported. ABSTRACT 97 130 X-ray crystallographic structures evidence The development of a peptide in which Aβ17–36 is stabilized as a β-hairpin is described, and the X-ray crystallographic structures of oligomers it forms are reported. ABSTRACT 134 143 oligomers oligomeric_state The development of a peptide in which Aβ17–36 is stabilized as a β-hairpin is described, and the X-ray crystallographic structures of oligomers it forms are reported. ABSTRACT 56 58 Aβ protein Two covalent constraints act in tandem to stabilize the Aβ17–36 peptide in a hairpin conformation: a δ-linked ornithine turn connecting positions 17 and 36 to create a macrocycle and an intramolecular disulfide linkage between positions 24 and 29. ABSTRACT 58 63 17–36 residue_range Two covalent constraints act in tandem to stabilize the Aβ17–36 peptide in a hairpin conformation: a δ-linked ornithine turn connecting positions 17 and 36 to create a macrocycle and an intramolecular disulfide linkage between positions 24 and 29. ABSTRACT 77 84 hairpin structure_element Two covalent constraints act in tandem to stabilize the Aβ17–36 peptide in a hairpin conformation: a δ-linked ornithine turn connecting positions 17 and 36 to create a macrocycle and an intramolecular disulfide linkage between positions 24 and 29. ABSTRACT 101 109 δ-linked protein_state Two covalent constraints act in tandem to stabilize the Aβ17–36 peptide in a hairpin conformation: a δ-linked ornithine turn connecting positions 17 and 36 to create a macrocycle and an intramolecular disulfide linkage between positions 24 and 29. ABSTRACT 110 119 ornithine residue_name Two covalent constraints act in tandem to stabilize the Aβ17–36 peptide in a hairpin conformation: a δ-linked ornithine turn connecting positions 17 and 36 to create a macrocycle and an intramolecular disulfide linkage between positions 24 and 29. ABSTRACT 120 124 turn structure_element Two covalent constraints act in tandem to stabilize the Aβ17–36 peptide in a hairpin conformation: a δ-linked ornithine turn connecting positions 17 and 36 to create a macrocycle and an intramolecular disulfide linkage between positions 24 and 29. ABSTRACT 146 148 17 residue_number Two covalent constraints act in tandem to stabilize the Aβ17–36 peptide in a hairpin conformation: a δ-linked ornithine turn connecting positions 17 and 36 to create a macrocycle and an intramolecular disulfide linkage between positions 24 and 29. ABSTRACT 153 155 36 residue_number Two covalent constraints act in tandem to stabilize the Aβ17–36 peptide in a hairpin conformation: a δ-linked ornithine turn connecting positions 17 and 36 to create a macrocycle and an intramolecular disulfide linkage between positions 24 and 29. ABSTRACT 201 218 disulfide linkage ptm Two covalent constraints act in tandem to stabilize the Aβ17–36 peptide in a hairpin conformation: a δ-linked ornithine turn connecting positions 17 and 36 to create a macrocycle and an intramolecular disulfide linkage between positions 24 and 29. ABSTRACT 237 239 24 residue_number Two covalent constraints act in tandem to stabilize the Aβ17–36 peptide in a hairpin conformation: a δ-linked ornithine turn connecting positions 17 and 36 to create a macrocycle and an intramolecular disulfide linkage between positions 24 and 29. ABSTRACT 244 246 29 residue_number Two covalent constraints act in tandem to stabilize the Aβ17–36 peptide in a hairpin conformation: a δ-linked ornithine turn connecting positions 17 and 36 to create a macrocycle and an intramolecular disulfide linkage between positions 24 and 29. ABSTRACT 30 32 33 residue_number An N-methyl group at position 33 blocks uncontrolled aggregation. ABSTRACT 12 32 readily crystallizes evidence The peptide readily crystallizes as a folded β-hairpin, which assembles hierarchically in the crystal lattice. ABSTRACT 38 44 folded protein_state The peptide readily crystallizes as a folded β-hairpin, which assembles hierarchically in the crystal lattice. ABSTRACT 45 54 β-hairpin structure_element The peptide readily crystallizes as a folded β-hairpin, which assembles hierarchically in the crystal lattice. ABSTRACT 94 109 crystal lattice evidence The peptide readily crystallizes as a folded β-hairpin, which assembles hierarchically in the crystal lattice. ABSTRACT 6 15 β-hairpin structure_element Three β-hairpin monomers assemble to form a triangular trimer, four trimers assemble in a tetrahedral arrangement to form a dodecamer, and five dodecamers pack together to form an annular pore. ABSTRACT 16 24 monomers oligomeric_state Three β-hairpin monomers assemble to form a triangular trimer, four trimers assemble in a tetrahedral arrangement to form a dodecamer, and five dodecamers pack together to form an annular pore. ABSTRACT 44 54 triangular protein_state Three β-hairpin monomers assemble to form a triangular trimer, four trimers assemble in a tetrahedral arrangement to form a dodecamer, and five dodecamers pack together to form an annular pore. ABSTRACT 55 61 trimer oligomeric_state Three β-hairpin monomers assemble to form a triangular trimer, four trimers assemble in a tetrahedral arrangement to form a dodecamer, and five dodecamers pack together to form an annular pore. ABSTRACT 68 75 trimers oligomeric_state Three β-hairpin monomers assemble to form a triangular trimer, four trimers assemble in a tetrahedral arrangement to form a dodecamer, and five dodecamers pack together to form an annular pore. ABSTRACT 124 133 dodecamer oligomeric_state Three β-hairpin monomers assemble to form a triangular trimer, four trimers assemble in a tetrahedral arrangement to form a dodecamer, and five dodecamers pack together to form an annular pore. ABSTRACT 144 154 dodecamers oligomeric_state Three β-hairpin monomers assemble to form a triangular trimer, four trimers assemble in a tetrahedral arrangement to form a dodecamer, and five dodecamers pack together to form an annular pore. ABSTRACT 180 192 annular pore site Three β-hairpin monomers assemble to form a triangular trimer, four trimers assemble in a tetrahedral arrangement to form a dodecamer, and five dodecamers pack together to form an annular pore. ABSTRACT 54 65 full-length protein_state This hierarchical assembly provides a model, in which full-length Aβ transitions from an unfolded monomer to a folded β-hairpin, which assembles to form oligomers that further pack to form an annular pore. ABSTRACT 66 68 Aβ protein This hierarchical assembly provides a model, in which full-length Aβ transitions from an unfolded monomer to a folded β-hairpin, which assembles to form oligomers that further pack to form an annular pore. ABSTRACT 89 97 unfolded protein_state This hierarchical assembly provides a model, in which full-length Aβ transitions from an unfolded monomer to a folded β-hairpin, which assembles to form oligomers that further pack to form an annular pore. ABSTRACT 98 105 monomer oligomeric_state This hierarchical assembly provides a model, in which full-length Aβ transitions from an unfolded monomer to a folded β-hairpin, which assembles to form oligomers that further pack to form an annular pore. ABSTRACT 111 117 folded protein_state This hierarchical assembly provides a model, in which full-length Aβ transitions from an unfolded monomer to a folded β-hairpin, which assembles to form oligomers that further pack to form an annular pore. ABSTRACT 118 127 β-hairpin structure_element This hierarchical assembly provides a model, in which full-length Aβ transitions from an unfolded monomer to a folded β-hairpin, which assembles to form oligomers that further pack to form an annular pore. ABSTRACT 153 162 oligomers oligomeric_state This hierarchical assembly provides a model, in which full-length Aβ transitions from an unfolded monomer to a folded β-hairpin, which assembles to form oligomers that further pack to form an annular pore. ABSTRACT 192 204 annular pore site This hierarchical assembly provides a model, in which full-length Aβ transitions from an unfolded monomer to a folded β-hairpin, which assembles to form oligomers that further pack to form an annular pore. ABSTRACT 16 26 structures evidence High-resolution structures of oligomers formed by the β-amyloid peptide Aβ are desperately needed to understand the molecular basis of Alzheimer’s disease and ultimately develop preventions or treatments. INTRO 30 39 oligomers oligomeric_state High-resolution structures of oligomers formed by the β-amyloid peptide Aβ are desperately needed to understand the molecular basis of Alzheimer’s disease and ultimately develop preventions or treatments. INTRO 54 71 β-amyloid peptide protein High-resolution structures of oligomers formed by the β-amyloid peptide Aβ are desperately needed to understand the molecular basis of Alzheimer’s disease and ultimately develop preventions or treatments. INTRO 72 74 Aβ protein High-resolution structures of oligomers formed by the β-amyloid peptide Aβ are desperately needed to understand the molecular basis of Alzheimer’s disease and ultimately develop preventions or treatments. INTRO 24 33 monomeric oligomeric_state In Alzheimer’s disease, monomeric Aβ aggregates to form soluble low molecular weight oligomers, such as dimers, trimers, tetramers, hexamers, nonamers, and dodecamers, as well as high molecular weight aggregates, such as annular protofibrils. INTRO 34 36 Aβ protein In Alzheimer’s disease, monomeric Aβ aggregates to form soluble low molecular weight oligomers, such as dimers, trimers, tetramers, hexamers, nonamers, and dodecamers, as well as high molecular weight aggregates, such as annular protofibrils. INTRO 85 94 oligomers oligomeric_state In Alzheimer’s disease, monomeric Aβ aggregates to form soluble low molecular weight oligomers, such as dimers, trimers, tetramers, hexamers, nonamers, and dodecamers, as well as high molecular weight aggregates, such as annular protofibrils. INTRO 104 110 dimers oligomeric_state In Alzheimer’s disease, monomeric Aβ aggregates to form soluble low molecular weight oligomers, such as dimers, trimers, tetramers, hexamers, nonamers, and dodecamers, as well as high molecular weight aggregates, such as annular protofibrils. INTRO 112 119 trimers oligomeric_state In Alzheimer’s disease, monomeric Aβ aggregates to form soluble low molecular weight oligomers, such as dimers, trimers, tetramers, hexamers, nonamers, and dodecamers, as well as high molecular weight aggregates, such as annular protofibrils. INTRO 121 130 tetramers oligomeric_state In Alzheimer’s disease, monomeric Aβ aggregates to form soluble low molecular weight oligomers, such as dimers, trimers, tetramers, hexamers, nonamers, and dodecamers, as well as high molecular weight aggregates, such as annular protofibrils. INTRO 132 140 hexamers oligomeric_state In Alzheimer’s disease, monomeric Aβ aggregates to form soluble low molecular weight oligomers, such as dimers, trimers, tetramers, hexamers, nonamers, and dodecamers, as well as high molecular weight aggregates, such as annular protofibrils. INTRO 142 150 nonamers oligomeric_state In Alzheimer’s disease, monomeric Aβ aggregates to form soluble low molecular weight oligomers, such as dimers, trimers, tetramers, hexamers, nonamers, and dodecamers, as well as high molecular weight aggregates, such as annular protofibrils. INTRO 156 166 dodecamers oligomeric_state In Alzheimer’s disease, monomeric Aβ aggregates to form soluble low molecular weight oligomers, such as dimers, trimers, tetramers, hexamers, nonamers, and dodecamers, as well as high molecular weight aggregates, such as annular protofibrils. INTRO 221 241 annular protofibrils complex_assembly In Alzheimer’s disease, monomeric Aβ aggregates to form soluble low molecular weight oligomers, such as dimers, trimers, tetramers, hexamers, nonamers, and dodecamers, as well as high molecular weight aggregates, such as annular protofibrils. INTRO 38 40 Aβ protein Over the last two decades the role of Aβ oligomers in the pathophysiology of Alzheimer’s disease has begun to unfold. INTRO 41 50 oligomers oligomeric_state Over the last two decades the role of Aβ oligomers in the pathophysiology of Alzheimer’s disease has begun to unfold. INTRO 0 5 Mouse taxonomy_domain Mouse models for Alzheimer’s disease have helped shape our current understanding about the Aβ oligomerization that precedes neurodegeneration. INTRO 91 93 Aβ protein Mouse models for Alzheimer’s disease have helped shape our current understanding about the Aβ oligomerization that precedes neurodegeneration. INTRO 0 2 Aβ protein Aβ isolated from the brains of young plaque-free Tg2576 mice forms a mixture of low molecular weight oligomers. INTRO 56 60 mice taxonomy_domain Aβ isolated from the brains of young plaque-free Tg2576 mice forms a mixture of low molecular weight oligomers. INTRO 101 110 oligomers oligomeric_state Aβ isolated from the brains of young plaque-free Tg2576 mice forms a mixture of low molecular weight oligomers. INTRO 17 25 oligomer oligomeric_state A 56 kDa soluble oligomer identified by SDS-PAGE was found to be especially important within this mixture. INTRO 40 48 SDS-PAGE experimental_method A 56 kDa soluble oligomer identified by SDS-PAGE was found to be especially important within this mixture. INTRO 5 13 oligomer oligomeric_state This oligomer was termed Aβ*56 and appears to be a dodecamer of Aβ. INTRO 25 30 Aβ*56 complex_assembly This oligomer was termed Aβ*56 and appears to be a dodecamer of Aβ. INTRO 51 60 dodecamer oligomeric_state This oligomer was termed Aβ*56 and appears to be a dodecamer of Aβ. INTRO 64 66 Aβ protein This oligomer was termed Aβ*56 and appears to be a dodecamer of Aβ. INTRO 9 14 Aβ*56 complex_assembly Purified Aβ*56 injected intercranially into healthy rats was found to impair memory, providing evidence that this Aβ oligomer may cause memory loss in Alzheimer’s disease. INTRO 15 38 injected intercranially experimental_method Purified Aβ*56 injected intercranially into healthy rats was found to impair memory, providing evidence that this Aβ oligomer may cause memory loss in Alzheimer’s disease. INTRO 52 56 rats taxonomy_domain Purified Aβ*56 injected intercranially into healthy rats was found to impair memory, providing evidence that this Aβ oligomer may cause memory loss in Alzheimer’s disease. INTRO 114 116 Aβ protein Purified Aβ*56 injected intercranially into healthy rats was found to impair memory, providing evidence that this Aβ oligomer may cause memory loss in Alzheimer’s disease. INTRO 117 125 oligomer oligomeric_state Purified Aβ*56 injected intercranially into healthy rats was found to impair memory, providing evidence that this Aβ oligomer may cause memory loss in Alzheimer’s disease. INTRO 8 17 oligomers oligomeric_state Smaller oligomers with molecular weights consistent with trimers, hexamers, and nonamers were also identified within the mixture of low molecular weight oligomers. INTRO 57 64 trimers oligomeric_state Smaller oligomers with molecular weights consistent with trimers, hexamers, and nonamers were also identified within the mixture of low molecular weight oligomers. INTRO 66 74 hexamers oligomeric_state Smaller oligomers with molecular weights consistent with trimers, hexamers, and nonamers were also identified within the mixture of low molecular weight oligomers. INTRO 80 88 nonamers oligomeric_state Smaller oligomers with molecular weights consistent with trimers, hexamers, and nonamers were also identified within the mixture of low molecular weight oligomers. INTRO 153 162 oligomers oligomeric_state Smaller oligomers with molecular weights consistent with trimers, hexamers, and nonamers were also identified within the mixture of low molecular weight oligomers. INTRO 49 58 oligomers oligomeric_state Treatment of the mixture of low molecular weight oligomers with hexafluoroisopropanol resulted in the dissociation of the putative dodecamers, nonamers, and hexamers into trimers and monomers, suggesting that trimers may be the building block of the dodecamers, nonamers, and hexamers. INTRO 64 85 hexafluoroisopropanol chemical Treatment of the mixture of low molecular weight oligomers with hexafluoroisopropanol resulted in the dissociation of the putative dodecamers, nonamers, and hexamers into trimers and monomers, suggesting that trimers may be the building block of the dodecamers, nonamers, and hexamers. INTRO 131 141 dodecamers oligomeric_state Treatment of the mixture of low molecular weight oligomers with hexafluoroisopropanol resulted in the dissociation of the putative dodecamers, nonamers, and hexamers into trimers and monomers, suggesting that trimers may be the building block of the dodecamers, nonamers, and hexamers. INTRO 143 151 nonamers oligomeric_state Treatment of the mixture of low molecular weight oligomers with hexafluoroisopropanol resulted in the dissociation of the putative dodecamers, nonamers, and hexamers into trimers and monomers, suggesting that trimers may be the building block of the dodecamers, nonamers, and hexamers. INTRO 157 165 hexamers oligomeric_state Treatment of the mixture of low molecular weight oligomers with hexafluoroisopropanol resulted in the dissociation of the putative dodecamers, nonamers, and hexamers into trimers and monomers, suggesting that trimers may be the building block of the dodecamers, nonamers, and hexamers. INTRO 171 178 trimers oligomeric_state Treatment of the mixture of low molecular weight oligomers with hexafluoroisopropanol resulted in the dissociation of the putative dodecamers, nonamers, and hexamers into trimers and monomers, suggesting that trimers may be the building block of the dodecamers, nonamers, and hexamers. INTRO 183 191 monomers oligomeric_state Treatment of the mixture of low molecular weight oligomers with hexafluoroisopropanol resulted in the dissociation of the putative dodecamers, nonamers, and hexamers into trimers and monomers, suggesting that trimers may be the building block of the dodecamers, nonamers, and hexamers. INTRO 209 216 trimers oligomeric_state Treatment of the mixture of low molecular weight oligomers with hexafluoroisopropanol resulted in the dissociation of the putative dodecamers, nonamers, and hexamers into trimers and monomers, suggesting that trimers may be the building block of the dodecamers, nonamers, and hexamers. INTRO 250 260 dodecamers oligomeric_state Treatment of the mixture of low molecular weight oligomers with hexafluoroisopropanol resulted in the dissociation of the putative dodecamers, nonamers, and hexamers into trimers and monomers, suggesting that trimers may be the building block of the dodecamers, nonamers, and hexamers. INTRO 262 270 nonamers oligomeric_state Treatment of the mixture of low molecular weight oligomers with hexafluoroisopropanol resulted in the dissociation of the putative dodecamers, nonamers, and hexamers into trimers and monomers, suggesting that trimers may be the building block of the dodecamers, nonamers, and hexamers. INTRO 276 284 hexamers oligomeric_state Treatment of the mixture of low molecular weight oligomers with hexafluoroisopropanol resulted in the dissociation of the putative dodecamers, nonamers, and hexamers into trimers and monomers, suggesting that trimers may be the building block of the dodecamers, nonamers, and hexamers. INTRO 10 12 Aβ protein Recently, Aβ trimers and Aβ*56 were identified in the brains of cognitively normal humans and were found to increase with age. INTRO 13 20 trimers oligomeric_state Recently, Aβ trimers and Aβ*56 were identified in the brains of cognitively normal humans and were found to increase with age. INTRO 25 30 Aβ*56 complex_assembly Recently, Aβ trimers and Aβ*56 were identified in the brains of cognitively normal humans and were found to increase with age. INTRO 83 89 humans species Recently, Aβ trimers and Aβ*56 were identified in the brains of cognitively normal humans and were found to increase with age. INTRO 16 25 oligomers oligomeric_state A type of large oligomers called annular protofibrils (APFs) have also been observed in the brains of transgenic mice and isolated from the brains of Alzheimer’s patients. INTRO 33 53 annular protofibrils complex_assembly A type of large oligomers called annular protofibrils (APFs) have also been observed in the brains of transgenic mice and isolated from the brains of Alzheimer’s patients. INTRO 55 59 APFs complex_assembly A type of large oligomers called annular protofibrils (APFs) have also been observed in the brains of transgenic mice and isolated from the brains of Alzheimer’s patients. INTRO 113 117 mice taxonomy_domain A type of large oligomers called annular protofibrils (APFs) have also been observed in the brains of transgenic mice and isolated from the brains of Alzheimer’s patients. INTRO 0 4 APFs complex_assembly APFs were first discovered in vitro using chemically synthesized Aβ that aggregated into porelike structures that could be observed by atomic force microscopy (AFM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). INTRO 42 64 chemically synthesized protein_state APFs were first discovered in vitro using chemically synthesized Aβ that aggregated into porelike structures that could be observed by atomic force microscopy (AFM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). INTRO 65 67 Aβ protein APFs were first discovered in vitro using chemically synthesized Aβ that aggregated into porelike structures that could be observed by atomic force microscopy (AFM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). INTRO 89 108 porelike structures structure_element APFs were first discovered in vitro using chemically synthesized Aβ that aggregated into porelike structures that could be observed by atomic force microscopy (AFM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). INTRO 135 158 atomic force microscopy experimental_method APFs were first discovered in vitro using chemically synthesized Aβ that aggregated into porelike structures that could be observed by atomic force microscopy (AFM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). INTRO 160 163 AFM experimental_method APFs were first discovered in vitro using chemically synthesized Aβ that aggregated into porelike structures that could be observed by atomic force microscopy (AFM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). INTRO 169 201 transmission electron microscopy experimental_method APFs were first discovered in vitro using chemically synthesized Aβ that aggregated into porelike structures that could be observed by atomic force microscopy (AFM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). INTRO 203 206 TEM experimental_method APFs were first discovered in vitro using chemically synthesized Aβ that aggregated into porelike structures that could be observed by atomic force microscopy (AFM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). INTRO 13 17 APFs complex_assembly The sizes of APFs prepared in vitro vary among different studies. INTRO 24 28 APFs complex_assembly Lashuel et al. observed APFs with an outer diameter that ranged from 7–10 nm and an inner diameter that ranged from 1.5–2 nm, consistent with molecular weights of 150–250 kDa. INTRO 22 26 APFs complex_assembly Quist et al. observed APFs with an outer diameter of 16 nm embedded in a lipid bilayer. INTRO 22 26 APFs complex_assembly Kayed et al. observed APFs with an outer diameter that ranged from 8–25 nm, which were composed of small spherical Aβ oligomers, 3–5 nm in diameter. INTRO 99 114 small spherical protein_state Kayed et al. observed APFs with an outer diameter that ranged from 8–25 nm, which were composed of small spherical Aβ oligomers, 3–5 nm in diameter. INTRO 115 117 Aβ protein Kayed et al. observed APFs with an outer diameter that ranged from 8–25 nm, which were composed of small spherical Aβ oligomers, 3–5 nm in diameter. INTRO 118 127 oligomers oligomeric_state Kayed et al. observed APFs with an outer diameter that ranged from 8–25 nm, which were composed of small spherical Aβ oligomers, 3–5 nm in diameter. INTRO 13 17 APFs complex_assembly Although the APFs in these studies differ in size, they share a similar annular morphology and appear to be composed of smaller oligomers. INTRO 128 137 oligomers oligomeric_state Although the APFs in these studies differ in size, they share a similar annular morphology and appear to be composed of smaller oligomers. INTRO 0 4 APFs complex_assembly APFs have also been observed in the brains of APP23 transgenic mice by immunofluorescence with an anti-APF antibody and were found to accumulate in neuronal processes and synapses. INTRO 63 67 mice taxonomy_domain APFs have also been observed in the brains of APP23 transgenic mice by immunofluorescence with an anti-APF antibody and were found to accumulate in neuronal processes and synapses. INTRO 71 89 immunofluorescence experimental_method APFs have also been observed in the brains of APP23 transgenic mice by immunofluorescence with an anti-APF antibody and were found to accumulate in neuronal processes and synapses. INTRO 103 106 APF complex_assembly APFs have also been observed in the brains of APP23 transgenic mice by immunofluorescence with an anti-APF antibody and were found to accumulate in neuronal processes and synapses. INTRO 23 27 APFs complex_assembly In a subsequent study, APFs were isolated from the brains of Alzheimer’s patients by immunoprecipitation with an anti-APF antibody. INTRO 85 104 immunoprecipitation experimental_method In a subsequent study, APFs were isolated from the brains of Alzheimer’s patients by immunoprecipitation with an anti-APF antibody. INTRO 118 121 APF complex_assembly In a subsequent study, APFs were isolated from the brains of Alzheimer’s patients by immunoprecipitation with an anti-APF antibody. INTRO 6 10 APFs complex_assembly These APFs had an outer diameter that ranged from 11–14 nm and an inner diameter that ranged from 2.5–4 nm. INTRO 0 6 Dimers oligomeric_state Dimers of Aβ have also been isolated from the brains of Alzheimer’s patients.− Aβ dimers inhibit long-term potentiation in mice and promote hyperphosphorylation of the microtubule-associated protein tau, leading to neuritic damage. INTRO 10 12 Aβ protein Dimers of Aβ have also been isolated from the brains of Alzheimer’s patients.− Aβ dimers inhibit long-term potentiation in mice and promote hyperphosphorylation of the microtubule-associated protein tau, leading to neuritic damage. INTRO 79 81 Aβ protein Dimers of Aβ have also been isolated from the brains of Alzheimer’s patients.− Aβ dimers inhibit long-term potentiation in mice and promote hyperphosphorylation of the microtubule-associated protein tau, leading to neuritic damage. INTRO 82 88 dimers oligomeric_state Dimers of Aβ have also been isolated from the brains of Alzheimer’s patients.− Aβ dimers inhibit long-term potentiation in mice and promote hyperphosphorylation of the microtubule-associated protein tau, leading to neuritic damage. INTRO 123 127 mice taxonomy_domain Dimers of Aβ have also been isolated from the brains of Alzheimer’s patients.− Aβ dimers inhibit long-term potentiation in mice and promote hyperphosphorylation of the microtubule-associated protein tau, leading to neuritic damage. INTRO 140 160 hyperphosphorylation ptm Dimers of Aβ have also been isolated from the brains of Alzheimer’s patients.− Aβ dimers inhibit long-term potentiation in mice and promote hyperphosphorylation of the microtubule-associated protein tau, leading to neuritic damage. INTRO 168 202 microtubule-associated protein tau protein Dimers of Aβ have also been isolated from the brains of Alzheimer’s patients.− Aβ dimers inhibit long-term potentiation in mice and promote hyperphosphorylation of the microtubule-associated protein tau, leading to neuritic damage. INTRO 0 2 Aβ protein Aβ dimers have only been isolated from human or transgenic mouse brains that contain the pathognomonic fibrillar Aβ plaques associated with Alzheimer’s disease. INTRO 3 9 dimers oligomeric_state Aβ dimers have only been isolated from human or transgenic mouse brains that contain the pathognomonic fibrillar Aβ plaques associated with Alzheimer’s disease. INTRO 39 44 human species Aβ dimers have only been isolated from human or transgenic mouse brains that contain the pathognomonic fibrillar Aβ plaques associated with Alzheimer’s disease. INTRO 59 64 mouse taxonomy_domain Aβ dimers have only been isolated from human or transgenic mouse brains that contain the pathognomonic fibrillar Aβ plaques associated with Alzheimer’s disease. INTRO 103 112 fibrillar protein_state Aβ dimers have only been isolated from human or transgenic mouse brains that contain the pathognomonic fibrillar Aβ plaques associated with Alzheimer’s disease. INTRO 113 115 Aβ protein Aβ dimers have only been isolated from human or transgenic mouse brains that contain the pathognomonic fibrillar Aβ plaques associated with Alzheimer’s disease. INTRO 36 38 Aβ protein Furthermore, the endogenous rise of Aβ dimers in the brains of Tg2576 and J20 transgenic mice coincides with the deposition of Aβ plaques. INTRO 39 45 dimers oligomeric_state Furthermore, the endogenous rise of Aβ dimers in the brains of Tg2576 and J20 transgenic mice coincides with the deposition of Aβ plaques. INTRO 89 93 mice taxonomy_domain Furthermore, the endogenous rise of Aβ dimers in the brains of Tg2576 and J20 transgenic mice coincides with the deposition of Aβ plaques. INTRO 127 129 Aβ protein Furthermore, the endogenous rise of Aβ dimers in the brains of Tg2576 and J20 transgenic mice coincides with the deposition of Aβ plaques. INTRO 36 38 Aβ protein These observations suggest that the Aβ trimers, hexamers, dodecamers, and related assemblies may be associated with presymptomatic neurodegeneration, while Aβ dimers are more closely associated with fibril formation and plaque deposition during symptomatic Alzheimer’s disease.− INTRO 39 46 trimers oligomeric_state These observations suggest that the Aβ trimers, hexamers, dodecamers, and related assemblies may be associated with presymptomatic neurodegeneration, while Aβ dimers are more closely associated with fibril formation and plaque deposition during symptomatic Alzheimer’s disease.− INTRO 48 56 hexamers oligomeric_state These observations suggest that the Aβ trimers, hexamers, dodecamers, and related assemblies may be associated with presymptomatic neurodegeneration, while Aβ dimers are more closely associated with fibril formation and plaque deposition during symptomatic Alzheimer’s disease.− INTRO 58 68 dodecamers oligomeric_state These observations suggest that the Aβ trimers, hexamers, dodecamers, and related assemblies may be associated with presymptomatic neurodegeneration, while Aβ dimers are more closely associated with fibril formation and plaque deposition during symptomatic Alzheimer’s disease.− INTRO 156 158 Aβ protein These observations suggest that the Aβ trimers, hexamers, dodecamers, and related assemblies may be associated with presymptomatic neurodegeneration, while Aβ dimers are more closely associated with fibril formation and plaque deposition during symptomatic Alzheimer’s disease.− INTRO 159 165 dimers oligomeric_state These observations suggest that the Aβ trimers, hexamers, dodecamers, and related assemblies may be associated with presymptomatic neurodegeneration, while Aβ dimers are more closely associated with fibril formation and plaque deposition during symptomatic Alzheimer’s disease.− INTRO 45 47 Aβ protein The approach of isolating and characterizing Aβ oligomers has not provided any high-resolution structures of Aβ oligomers. INTRO 48 57 oligomers oligomeric_state The approach of isolating and characterizing Aβ oligomers has not provided any high-resolution structures of Aβ oligomers. INTRO 95 105 structures evidence The approach of isolating and characterizing Aβ oligomers has not provided any high-resolution structures of Aβ oligomers. INTRO 109 111 Aβ protein The approach of isolating and characterizing Aβ oligomers has not provided any high-resolution structures of Aβ oligomers. INTRO 112 121 oligomers oligomeric_state The approach of isolating and characterizing Aβ oligomers has not provided any high-resolution structures of Aβ oligomers. INTRO 19 27 SDS-PAGE experimental_method Techniques such as SDS-PAGE, TEM, and AFM have only provided information about the molecular weights, sizes, morphologies, and stoichiometry of Aβ oligomers. INTRO 29 32 TEM experimental_method Techniques such as SDS-PAGE, TEM, and AFM have only provided information about the molecular weights, sizes, morphologies, and stoichiometry of Aβ oligomers. INTRO 38 41 AFM experimental_method Techniques such as SDS-PAGE, TEM, and AFM have only provided information about the molecular weights, sizes, morphologies, and stoichiometry of Aβ oligomers. INTRO 144 146 Aβ protein Techniques such as SDS-PAGE, TEM, and AFM have only provided information about the molecular weights, sizes, morphologies, and stoichiometry of Aβ oligomers. INTRO 147 156 oligomers oligomeric_state Techniques such as SDS-PAGE, TEM, and AFM have only provided information about the molecular weights, sizes, morphologies, and stoichiometry of Aβ oligomers. INTRO 16 34 structural studies experimental_method High-resolution structural studies of Aβ have primarily focused on Aβ fibrils and Aβ monomers. INTRO 38 40 Aβ protein High-resolution structural studies of Aβ have primarily focused on Aβ fibrils and Aβ monomers. INTRO 67 69 Aβ protein High-resolution structural studies of Aβ have primarily focused on Aβ fibrils and Aβ monomers. INTRO 70 77 fibrils oligomeric_state High-resolution structural studies of Aβ have primarily focused on Aβ fibrils and Aβ monomers. INTRO 82 84 Aβ protein High-resolution structural studies of Aβ have primarily focused on Aβ fibrils and Aβ monomers. INTRO 85 93 monomers oligomeric_state High-resolution structural studies of Aβ have primarily focused on Aβ fibrils and Aβ monomers. INTRO 0 28 Solid-state NMR spectroscopy experimental_method Solid-state NMR spectroscopy studies of Aβ fibrils revealed that Aβ fibrils are generally composed of extended networks of in-register parallel β-sheets.− X-ray crystallographic studies using fragments of Aβ have provided additional information about how Aβ fibrils pack. INTRO 40 42 Aβ protein Solid-state NMR spectroscopy studies of Aβ fibrils revealed that Aβ fibrils are generally composed of extended networks of in-register parallel β-sheets.− X-ray crystallographic studies using fragments of Aβ have provided additional information about how Aβ fibrils pack. INTRO 43 50 fibrils oligomeric_state Solid-state NMR spectroscopy studies of Aβ fibrils revealed that Aβ fibrils are generally composed of extended networks of in-register parallel β-sheets.− X-ray crystallographic studies using fragments of Aβ have provided additional information about how Aβ fibrils pack. INTRO 65 67 Aβ protein Solid-state NMR spectroscopy studies of Aβ fibrils revealed that Aβ fibrils are generally composed of extended networks of in-register parallel β-sheets.− X-ray crystallographic studies using fragments of Aβ have provided additional information about how Aβ fibrils pack. INTRO 68 75 fibrils oligomeric_state Solid-state NMR spectroscopy studies of Aβ fibrils revealed that Aβ fibrils are generally composed of extended networks of in-register parallel β-sheets.− X-ray crystallographic studies using fragments of Aβ have provided additional information about how Aβ fibrils pack. INTRO 123 152 in-register parallel β-sheets structure_element Solid-state NMR spectroscopy studies of Aβ fibrils revealed that Aβ fibrils are generally composed of extended networks of in-register parallel β-sheets.− X-ray crystallographic studies using fragments of Aβ have provided additional information about how Aβ fibrils pack. INTRO 155 185 X-ray crystallographic studies experimental_method Solid-state NMR spectroscopy studies of Aβ fibrils revealed that Aβ fibrils are generally composed of extended networks of in-register parallel β-sheets.− X-ray crystallographic studies using fragments of Aβ have provided additional information about how Aβ fibrils pack. INTRO 205 207 Aβ protein Solid-state NMR spectroscopy studies of Aβ fibrils revealed that Aβ fibrils are generally composed of extended networks of in-register parallel β-sheets.− X-ray crystallographic studies using fragments of Aβ have provided additional information about how Aβ fibrils pack. INTRO 255 257 Aβ protein Solid-state NMR spectroscopy studies of Aβ fibrils revealed that Aβ fibrils are generally composed of extended networks of in-register parallel β-sheets.− X-ray crystallographic studies using fragments of Aβ have provided additional information about how Aβ fibrils pack. INTRO 258 265 fibrils oligomeric_state Solid-state NMR spectroscopy studies of Aβ fibrils revealed that Aβ fibrils are generally composed of extended networks of in-register parallel β-sheets.− X-ray crystallographic studies using fragments of Aβ have provided additional information about how Aβ fibrils pack. INTRO 0 18 Solution-phase NMR experimental_method Solution-phase NMR and solid-state NMR have been used to study the structures of the Aβ monomers within oligomeric assemblies.− A major finding from these studies is that oligomeric assemblies of Aβ are primarily composed of antiparallel β-sheets. INTRO 23 38 solid-state NMR experimental_method Solution-phase NMR and solid-state NMR have been used to study the structures of the Aβ monomers within oligomeric assemblies.− A major finding from these studies is that oligomeric assemblies of Aβ are primarily composed of antiparallel β-sheets. INTRO 67 77 structures evidence Solution-phase NMR and solid-state NMR have been used to study the structures of the Aβ monomers within oligomeric assemblies.− A major finding from these studies is that oligomeric assemblies of Aβ are primarily composed of antiparallel β-sheets. INTRO 85 87 Aβ protein Solution-phase NMR and solid-state NMR have been used to study the structures of the Aβ monomers within oligomeric assemblies.− A major finding from these studies is that oligomeric assemblies of Aβ are primarily composed of antiparallel β-sheets. INTRO 88 96 monomers oligomeric_state Solution-phase NMR and solid-state NMR have been used to study the structures of the Aβ monomers within oligomeric assemblies.− A major finding from these studies is that oligomeric assemblies of Aβ are primarily composed of antiparallel β-sheets. INTRO 196 198 Aβ protein Solution-phase NMR and solid-state NMR have been used to study the structures of the Aβ monomers within oligomeric assemblies.− A major finding from these studies is that oligomeric assemblies of Aβ are primarily composed of antiparallel β-sheets. INTRO 225 246 antiparallel β-sheets structure_element Solution-phase NMR and solid-state NMR have been used to study the structures of the Aβ monomers within oligomeric assemblies.− A major finding from these studies is that oligomeric assemblies of Aβ are primarily composed of antiparallel β-sheets. INTRO 40 47 monomer oligomeric_state Many of these studies have reported the monomer subunit as adopting a β-hairpin conformation, in which the hydrophobic central and C-terminal regions form an antiparallel β-sheet. INTRO 48 55 subunit structure_element Many of these studies have reported the monomer subunit as adopting a β-hairpin conformation, in which the hydrophobic central and C-terminal regions form an antiparallel β-sheet. INTRO 70 79 β-hairpin structure_element Many of these studies have reported the monomer subunit as adopting a β-hairpin conformation, in which the hydrophobic central and C-terminal regions form an antiparallel β-sheet. INTRO 119 126 central structure_element Many of these studies have reported the monomer subunit as adopting a β-hairpin conformation, in which the hydrophobic central and C-terminal regions form an antiparallel β-sheet. INTRO 131 149 C-terminal regions structure_element Many of these studies have reported the monomer subunit as adopting a β-hairpin conformation, in which the hydrophobic central and C-terminal regions form an antiparallel β-sheet. INTRO 158 178 antiparallel β-sheet structure_element Many of these studies have reported the monomer subunit as adopting a β-hairpin conformation, in which the hydrophobic central and C-terminal regions form an antiparallel β-sheet. INTRO 35 38 NMR experimental_method In 2008, Hoyer et al. reported the NMR structure of an Aβ monomer bound to an artificial binding protein called an affibody (PDB 2OTK). INTRO 39 48 structure evidence In 2008, Hoyer et al. reported the NMR structure of an Aβ monomer bound to an artificial binding protein called an affibody (PDB 2OTK). INTRO 55 57 Aβ protein In 2008, Hoyer et al. reported the NMR structure of an Aβ monomer bound to an artificial binding protein called an affibody (PDB 2OTK). INTRO 58 65 monomer oligomeric_state In 2008, Hoyer et al. reported the NMR structure of an Aβ monomer bound to an artificial binding protein called an affibody (PDB 2OTK). INTRO 66 74 bound to protein_state In 2008, Hoyer et al. reported the NMR structure of an Aβ monomer bound to an artificial binding protein called an affibody (PDB 2OTK). INTRO 78 104 artificial binding protein chemical In 2008, Hoyer et al. reported the NMR structure of an Aβ monomer bound to an artificial binding protein called an affibody (PDB 2OTK). INTRO 115 123 affibody chemical In 2008, Hoyer et al. reported the NMR structure of an Aβ monomer bound to an artificial binding protein called an affibody (PDB 2OTK). INTRO 4 13 structure evidence The structure revealed that monomeric Aβ forms a β-hairpin when bound to the affibody. INTRO 28 37 monomeric oligomeric_state The structure revealed that monomeric Aβ forms a β-hairpin when bound to the affibody. INTRO 38 40 Aβ protein The structure revealed that monomeric Aβ forms a β-hairpin when bound to the affibody. INTRO 49 58 β-hairpin structure_element The structure revealed that monomeric Aβ forms a β-hairpin when bound to the affibody. INTRO 64 72 bound to protein_state The structure revealed that monomeric Aβ forms a β-hairpin when bound to the affibody. INTRO 77 85 affibody chemical The structure revealed that monomeric Aβ forms a β-hairpin when bound to the affibody. INTRO 5 7 Aβ protein This Aβ β-hairpin encompasses residues 17–37 and contains two β-strands comprising Aβ17–24 and Aβ30–37 connected by an Aβ25–29 loop. INTRO 8 17 β-hairpin structure_element This Aβ β-hairpin encompasses residues 17–37 and contains two β-strands comprising Aβ17–24 and Aβ30–37 connected by an Aβ25–29 loop. INTRO 39 44 17–37 residue_range This Aβ β-hairpin encompasses residues 17–37 and contains two β-strands comprising Aβ17–24 and Aβ30–37 connected by an Aβ25–29 loop. INTRO 62 71 β-strands structure_element This Aβ β-hairpin encompasses residues 17–37 and contains two β-strands comprising Aβ17–24 and Aβ30–37 connected by an Aβ25–29 loop. INTRO 83 85 Aβ protein This Aβ β-hairpin encompasses residues 17–37 and contains two β-strands comprising Aβ17–24 and Aβ30–37 connected by an Aβ25–29 loop. INTRO 85 90 17–24 residue_range This Aβ β-hairpin encompasses residues 17–37 and contains two β-strands comprising Aβ17–24 and Aβ30–37 connected by an Aβ25–29 loop. INTRO 95 97 Aβ protein This Aβ β-hairpin encompasses residues 17–37 and contains two β-strands comprising Aβ17–24 and Aβ30–37 connected by an Aβ25–29 loop. INTRO 97 102 30–37 residue_range This Aβ β-hairpin encompasses residues 17–37 and contains two β-strands comprising Aβ17–24 and Aβ30–37 connected by an Aβ25–29 loop. INTRO 119 121 Aβ protein This Aβ β-hairpin encompasses residues 17–37 and contains two β-strands comprising Aβ17–24 and Aβ30–37 connected by an Aβ25–29 loop. INTRO 121 126 25–29 residue_range This Aβ β-hairpin encompasses residues 17–37 and contains two β-strands comprising Aβ17–24 and Aβ30–37 connected by an Aβ25–29 loop. INTRO 127 131 loop structure_element This Aβ β-hairpin encompasses residues 17–37 and contains two β-strands comprising Aβ17–24 and Aβ30–37 connected by an Aβ25–29 loop. INTRO 13 15 Aβ protein Sequestering Aβ within the affibody prevents its fibrilization and reduces its neurotoxicity, providing evidence that the β-hairpin structure may contribute to the ability of Aβ to form neurotoxic oligomers. INTRO 27 35 affibody chemical Sequestering Aβ within the affibody prevents its fibrilization and reduces its neurotoxicity, providing evidence that the β-hairpin structure may contribute to the ability of Aβ to form neurotoxic oligomers. INTRO 122 131 β-hairpin structure_element Sequestering Aβ within the affibody prevents its fibrilization and reduces its neurotoxicity, providing evidence that the β-hairpin structure may contribute to the ability of Aβ to form neurotoxic oligomers. INTRO 175 177 Aβ protein Sequestering Aβ within the affibody prevents its fibrilization and reduces its neurotoxicity, providing evidence that the β-hairpin structure may contribute to the ability of Aβ to form neurotoxic oligomers. INTRO 197 206 oligomers oligomeric_state Sequestering Aβ within the affibody prevents its fibrilization and reduces its neurotoxicity, providing evidence that the β-hairpin structure may contribute to the ability of Aβ to form neurotoxic oligomers. INTRO 48 50 Aβ protein In a related study, Sandberg et al. constrained Aβ in a β-hairpin conformation by mutating residues A21 and A30 to cysteine and forming an intramolecular disulfide bond. INTRO 56 65 β-hairpin structure_element In a related study, Sandberg et al. constrained Aβ in a β-hairpin conformation by mutating residues A21 and A30 to cysteine and forming an intramolecular disulfide bond. INTRO 82 90 mutating experimental_method In a related study, Sandberg et al. constrained Aβ in a β-hairpin conformation by mutating residues A21 and A30 to cysteine and forming an intramolecular disulfide bond. INTRO 100 103 A21 residue_name_number In a related study, Sandberg et al. constrained Aβ in a β-hairpin conformation by mutating residues A21 and A30 to cysteine and forming an intramolecular disulfide bond. INTRO 108 111 A30 residue_name_number In a related study, Sandberg et al. constrained Aβ in a β-hairpin conformation by mutating residues A21 and A30 to cysteine and forming an intramolecular disulfide bond. INTRO 115 123 cysteine residue_name In a related study, Sandberg et al. constrained Aβ in a β-hairpin conformation by mutating residues A21 and A30 to cysteine and forming an intramolecular disulfide bond. INTRO 154 168 disulfide bond ptm In a related study, Sandberg et al. constrained Aβ in a β-hairpin conformation by mutating residues A21 and A30 to cysteine and forming an intramolecular disulfide bond. INTRO 8 10 Aβ protein Locking Aβ into a β-hairpin structure resulted in the formation Aβ oligomers, which were observed by size exclusion chromatography (SEC) and SDS-PAGE. INTRO 18 27 β-hairpin structure_element Locking Aβ into a β-hairpin structure resulted in the formation Aβ oligomers, which were observed by size exclusion chromatography (SEC) and SDS-PAGE. INTRO 64 66 Aβ protein Locking Aβ into a β-hairpin structure resulted in the formation Aβ oligomers, which were observed by size exclusion chromatography (SEC) and SDS-PAGE. INTRO 67 76 oligomers oligomeric_state Locking Aβ into a β-hairpin structure resulted in the formation Aβ oligomers, which were observed by size exclusion chromatography (SEC) and SDS-PAGE. INTRO 101 130 size exclusion chromatography experimental_method Locking Aβ into a β-hairpin structure resulted in the formation Aβ oligomers, which were observed by size exclusion chromatography (SEC) and SDS-PAGE. INTRO 132 135 SEC experimental_method Locking Aβ into a β-hairpin structure resulted in the formation Aβ oligomers, which were observed by size exclusion chromatography (SEC) and SDS-PAGE. INTRO 141 149 SDS-PAGE experimental_method Locking Aβ into a β-hairpin structure resulted in the formation Aβ oligomers, which were observed by size exclusion chromatography (SEC) and SDS-PAGE. INTRO 4 13 oligomers oligomeric_state The oligomers with a molecular weight of ∼100 kDa that were isolated by SEC were toxic toward neuronally derived SH-SY5Y cells. INTRO 72 75 SEC experimental_method The oligomers with a molecular weight of ∼100 kDa that were isolated by SEC were toxic toward neuronally derived SH-SY5Y cells. INTRO 45 54 β-hairpin structure_element This study provides evidence for the role of β-hairpin structure in Aβ oligomerization and neurotoxicity. INTRO 68 70 Aβ protein This study provides evidence for the role of β-hairpin structure in Aβ oligomerization and neurotoxicity. INTRO 18 27 β-hairpin structure_element Inspired by these β-hairpin structures, our laboratory developed a macrocyclic β-sheet peptide derived from Aβ17–36 designed to mimic an Aβ β-hairpin and reported its X-ray crystallographic structure. INTRO 28 38 structures evidence Inspired by these β-hairpin structures, our laboratory developed a macrocyclic β-sheet peptide derived from Aβ17–36 designed to mimic an Aβ β-hairpin and reported its X-ray crystallographic structure. INTRO 79 86 β-sheet structure_element Inspired by these β-hairpin structures, our laboratory developed a macrocyclic β-sheet peptide derived from Aβ17–36 designed to mimic an Aβ β-hairpin and reported its X-ray crystallographic structure. INTRO 108 110 Aβ protein Inspired by these β-hairpin structures, our laboratory developed a macrocyclic β-sheet peptide derived from Aβ17–36 designed to mimic an Aβ β-hairpin and reported its X-ray crystallographic structure. INTRO 110 115 17–36 residue_range Inspired by these β-hairpin structures, our laboratory developed a macrocyclic β-sheet peptide derived from Aβ17–36 designed to mimic an Aβ β-hairpin and reported its X-ray crystallographic structure. INTRO 137 139 Aβ protein Inspired by these β-hairpin structures, our laboratory developed a macrocyclic β-sheet peptide derived from Aβ17–36 designed to mimic an Aβ β-hairpin and reported its X-ray crystallographic structure. INTRO 140 149 β-hairpin structure_element Inspired by these β-hairpin structures, our laboratory developed a macrocyclic β-sheet peptide derived from Aβ17–36 designed to mimic an Aβ β-hairpin and reported its X-ray crystallographic structure. INTRO 167 199 X-ray crystallographic structure evidence Inspired by these β-hairpin structures, our laboratory developed a macrocyclic β-sheet peptide derived from Aβ17–36 designed to mimic an Aβ β-hairpin and reported its X-ray crystallographic structure. INTRO 14 23 peptide 1 mutant This peptide (peptide 1) consists of two β-strands comprising Aβ17–23 and Aβ30–36 covalently linked by two δ-linked ornithine (δOrn) β-turn mimics. INTRO 41 50 β-strands structure_element This peptide (peptide 1) consists of two β-strands comprising Aβ17–23 and Aβ30–36 covalently linked by two δ-linked ornithine (δOrn) β-turn mimics. INTRO 62 64 Aβ protein This peptide (peptide 1) consists of two β-strands comprising Aβ17–23 and Aβ30–36 covalently linked by two δ-linked ornithine (δOrn) β-turn mimics. INTRO 64 69 17–23 residue_range This peptide (peptide 1) consists of two β-strands comprising Aβ17–23 and Aβ30–36 covalently linked by two δ-linked ornithine (δOrn) β-turn mimics. INTRO 74 76 Aβ protein This peptide (peptide 1) consists of two β-strands comprising Aβ17–23 and Aβ30–36 covalently linked by two δ-linked ornithine (δOrn) β-turn mimics. INTRO 76 81 30–36 residue_range This peptide (peptide 1) consists of two β-strands comprising Aβ17–23 and Aβ30–36 covalently linked by two δ-linked ornithine (δOrn) β-turn mimics. INTRO 107 115 δ-linked protein_state This peptide (peptide 1) consists of two β-strands comprising Aβ17–23 and Aβ30–36 covalently linked by two δ-linked ornithine (δOrn) β-turn mimics. INTRO 116 125 ornithine residue_name This peptide (peptide 1) consists of two β-strands comprising Aβ17–23 and Aβ30–36 covalently linked by two δ-linked ornithine (δOrn) β-turn mimics. INTRO 127 131 δOrn structure_element This peptide (peptide 1) consists of two β-strands comprising Aβ17–23 and Aβ30–36 covalently linked by two δ-linked ornithine (δOrn) β-turn mimics. INTRO 133 139 β-turn structure_element This peptide (peptide 1) consists of two β-strands comprising Aβ17–23 and Aβ30–36 covalently linked by two δ-linked ornithine (δOrn) β-turn mimics. INTRO 4 8 δOrn structure_element The δOrn that connects residues D23 and A30 replaces the Aβ24–29 loop. INTRO 32 35 D23 residue_name_number The δOrn that connects residues D23 and A30 replaces the Aβ24–29 loop. INTRO 40 43 A30 residue_name_number The δOrn that connects residues D23 and A30 replaces the Aβ24–29 loop. INTRO 57 59 Aβ protein The δOrn that connects residues D23 and A30 replaces the Aβ24–29 loop. INTRO 59 64 24–29 residue_range The δOrn that connects residues D23 and A30 replaces the Aβ24–29 loop. INTRO 65 69 loop structure_element The δOrn that connects residues D23 and A30 replaces the Aβ24–29 loop. INTRO 4 8 δOrn structure_element The δOrn that connects residues L17 and V36 enforces β-hairpin structure. INTRO 32 35 L17 residue_name_number The δOrn that connects residues L17 and V36 enforces β-hairpin structure. INTRO 40 43 V36 residue_name_number The δOrn that connects residues L17 and V36 enforces β-hairpin structure. INTRO 53 62 β-hairpin structure_element The δOrn that connects residues L17 and V36 enforces β-hairpin structure. INTRO 46 49 G33 residue_name_number We incorporated an N-methyl group at position G33 to prevent uncontrolled aggregation and precipitation of the peptide. INTRO 44 52 replaced experimental_method To improve the solubility of the peptide we replaced M35 with the hydrophilic isostere of methionine, ornithine (α-linked) (Figure 1B). INTRO 53 56 M35 residue_name_number To improve the solubility of the peptide we replaced M35 with the hydrophilic isostere of methionine, ornithine (α-linked) (Figure 1B). INTRO 90 100 methionine residue_name To improve the solubility of the peptide we replaced M35 with the hydrophilic isostere of methionine, ornithine (α-linked) (Figure 1B). INTRO 102 111 ornithine residue_name To improve the solubility of the peptide we replaced M35 with the hydrophilic isostere of methionine, ornithine (α-linked) (Figure 1B). INTRO 113 121 α-linked protein_state To improve the solubility of the peptide we replaced M35 with the hydrophilic isostere of methionine, ornithine (α-linked) (Figure 1B). INTRO 4 36 X-ray crystallographic structure evidence The X-ray crystallographic structure of peptide 1 reveals that it folds to form a β-hairpin that assembles to form trimers and that the trimers further assemble to form hexamers and dodecamers. INTRO 40 49 peptide 1 mutant The X-ray crystallographic structure of peptide 1 reveals that it folds to form a β-hairpin that assembles to form trimers and that the trimers further assemble to form hexamers and dodecamers. INTRO 82 91 β-hairpin structure_element The X-ray crystallographic structure of peptide 1 reveals that it folds to form a β-hairpin that assembles to form trimers and that the trimers further assemble to form hexamers and dodecamers. INTRO 115 122 trimers oligomeric_state The X-ray crystallographic structure of peptide 1 reveals that it folds to form a β-hairpin that assembles to form trimers and that the trimers further assemble to form hexamers and dodecamers. INTRO 136 143 trimers oligomeric_state The X-ray crystallographic structure of peptide 1 reveals that it folds to form a β-hairpin that assembles to form trimers and that the trimers further assemble to form hexamers and dodecamers. INTRO 169 177 hexamers oligomeric_state The X-ray crystallographic structure of peptide 1 reveals that it folds to form a β-hairpin that assembles to form trimers and that the trimers further assemble to form hexamers and dodecamers. INTRO 182 192 dodecamers oligomeric_state The X-ray crystallographic structure of peptide 1 reveals that it folds to form a β-hairpin that assembles to form trimers and that the trimers further assemble to form hexamers and dodecamers. INTRO 39 55 peptides 1 and 2 chemical (A) Cartoon illustrating the design of peptides 1 and 2 and their relationship to an Aβ17–36 β-hairpin. FIG 85 87 Aβ protein (A) Cartoon illustrating the design of peptides 1 and 2 and their relationship to an Aβ17–36 β-hairpin. FIG 87 92 17–36 residue_range (A) Cartoon illustrating the design of peptides 1 and 2 and their relationship to an Aβ17–36 β-hairpin. FIG 93 102 β-hairpin structure_element (A) Cartoon illustrating the design of peptides 1 and 2 and their relationship to an Aβ17–36 β-hairpin. FIG 27 36 peptide 1 mutant (B) Chemical structure of peptide 1 illustrating Aβ17–23 and Aβ30–36, M35Orn, the N-methyl group, and the δ-linked ornithine turns. (C) Chemical structure of peptide 2 illustrating Aβ17–36, the N-methyl group, the disulfide bond across positions 24 and 29, and the δ-linked ornithine turn. FIG 50 52 Aβ protein (B) Chemical structure of peptide 1 illustrating Aβ17–23 and Aβ30–36, M35Orn, the N-methyl group, and the δ-linked ornithine turns. (C) Chemical structure of peptide 2 illustrating Aβ17–36, the N-methyl group, the disulfide bond across positions 24 and 29, and the δ-linked ornithine turn. FIG 62 64 Aβ protein (B) Chemical structure of peptide 1 illustrating Aβ17–23 and Aβ30–36, M35Orn, the N-methyl group, and the δ-linked ornithine turns. (C) Chemical structure of peptide 2 illustrating Aβ17–36, the N-methyl group, the disulfide bond across positions 24 and 29, and the δ-linked ornithine turn. FIG 107 115 δ-linked protein_state (B) Chemical structure of peptide 1 illustrating Aβ17–23 and Aβ30–36, M35Orn, the N-methyl group, and the δ-linked ornithine turns. (C) Chemical structure of peptide 2 illustrating Aβ17–36, the N-methyl group, the disulfide bond across positions 24 and 29, and the δ-linked ornithine turn. FIG 116 125 ornithine residue_name (B) Chemical structure of peptide 1 illustrating Aβ17–23 and Aβ30–36, M35Orn, the N-methyl group, and the δ-linked ornithine turns. (C) Chemical structure of peptide 2 illustrating Aβ17–36, the N-methyl group, the disulfide bond across positions 24 and 29, and the δ-linked ornithine turn. FIG 126 131 turns structure_element (B) Chemical structure of peptide 1 illustrating Aβ17–23 and Aβ30–36, M35Orn, the N-methyl group, and the δ-linked ornithine turns. (C) Chemical structure of peptide 2 illustrating Aβ17–36, the N-methyl group, the disulfide bond across positions 24 and 29, and the δ-linked ornithine turn. FIG 159 168 peptide 2 mutant (B) Chemical structure of peptide 1 illustrating Aβ17–23 and Aβ30–36, M35Orn, the N-methyl group, and the δ-linked ornithine turns. (C) Chemical structure of peptide 2 illustrating Aβ17–36, the N-methyl group, the disulfide bond across positions 24 and 29, and the δ-linked ornithine turn. FIG 182 184 Aβ protein (B) Chemical structure of peptide 1 illustrating Aβ17–23 and Aβ30–36, M35Orn, the N-methyl group, and the δ-linked ornithine turns. (C) Chemical structure of peptide 2 illustrating Aβ17–36, the N-methyl group, the disulfide bond across positions 24 and 29, and the δ-linked ornithine turn. FIG 215 229 disulfide bond ptm (B) Chemical structure of peptide 1 illustrating Aβ17–23 and Aβ30–36, M35Orn, the N-methyl group, and the δ-linked ornithine turns. (C) Chemical structure of peptide 2 illustrating Aβ17–36, the N-methyl group, the disulfide bond across positions 24 and 29, and the δ-linked ornithine turn. FIG 247 249 24 residue_number (B) Chemical structure of peptide 1 illustrating Aβ17–23 and Aβ30–36, M35Orn, the N-methyl group, and the δ-linked ornithine turns. (C) Chemical structure of peptide 2 illustrating Aβ17–36, the N-methyl group, the disulfide bond across positions 24 and 29, and the δ-linked ornithine turn. FIG 254 256 29 residue_number (B) Chemical structure of peptide 1 illustrating Aβ17–23 and Aβ30–36, M35Orn, the N-methyl group, and the δ-linked ornithine turns. (C) Chemical structure of peptide 2 illustrating Aβ17–36, the N-methyl group, the disulfide bond across positions 24 and 29, and the δ-linked ornithine turn. FIG 266 274 δ-linked protein_state (B) Chemical structure of peptide 1 illustrating Aβ17–23 and Aβ30–36, M35Orn, the N-methyl group, and the δ-linked ornithine turns. (C) Chemical structure of peptide 2 illustrating Aβ17–36, the N-methyl group, the disulfide bond across positions 24 and 29, and the δ-linked ornithine turn. FIG 275 284 ornithine residue_name (B) Chemical structure of peptide 1 illustrating Aβ17–23 and Aβ30–36, M35Orn, the N-methyl group, and the δ-linked ornithine turns. (C) Chemical structure of peptide 2 illustrating Aβ17–36, the N-methyl group, the disulfide bond across positions 24 and 29, and the δ-linked ornithine turn. FIG 285 289 turn structure_element (B) Chemical structure of peptide 1 illustrating Aβ17–23 and Aβ30–36, M35Orn, the N-methyl group, and the δ-linked ornithine turns. (C) Chemical structure of peptide 2 illustrating Aβ17–36, the N-methyl group, the disulfide bond across positions 24 and 29, and the δ-linked ornithine turn. FIG 14 23 peptide 1 mutant Our design of peptide 1 omitted the Aβ24–29 loop. INTRO 36 38 Aβ protein Our design of peptide 1 omitted the Aβ24–29 loop. INTRO 38 43 24–29 residue_range Our design of peptide 1 omitted the Aβ24–29 loop. INTRO 44 48 loop structure_element Our design of peptide 1 omitted the Aβ24–29 loop. INTRO 17 19 Aβ protein To visualize the Aβ24–29 loop, we performed replica-exchange molecular dynamics (REMD) simulations on Aβ17–36 using the X-ray crystallographic coordinates of Aβ17–23 and Aβ30–36 from peptide 1. INTRO 19 24 24–29 residue_range To visualize the Aβ24–29 loop, we performed replica-exchange molecular dynamics (REMD) simulations on Aβ17–36 using the X-ray crystallographic coordinates of Aβ17–23 and Aβ30–36 from peptide 1. INTRO 25 29 loop structure_element To visualize the Aβ24–29 loop, we performed replica-exchange molecular dynamics (REMD) simulations on Aβ17–36 using the X-ray crystallographic coordinates of Aβ17–23 and Aβ30–36 from peptide 1. INTRO 44 79 replica-exchange molecular dynamics experimental_method To visualize the Aβ24–29 loop, we performed replica-exchange molecular dynamics (REMD) simulations on Aβ17–36 using the X-ray crystallographic coordinates of Aβ17–23 and Aβ30–36 from peptide 1. INTRO 81 85 REMD experimental_method To visualize the Aβ24–29 loop, we performed replica-exchange molecular dynamics (REMD) simulations on Aβ17–36 using the X-ray crystallographic coordinates of Aβ17–23 and Aβ30–36 from peptide 1. INTRO 87 98 simulations experimental_method To visualize the Aβ24–29 loop, we performed replica-exchange molecular dynamics (REMD) simulations on Aβ17–36 using the X-ray crystallographic coordinates of Aβ17–23 and Aβ30–36 from peptide 1. INTRO 102 104 Aβ protein To visualize the Aβ24–29 loop, we performed replica-exchange molecular dynamics (REMD) simulations on Aβ17–36 using the X-ray crystallographic coordinates of Aβ17–23 and Aβ30–36 from peptide 1. INTRO 104 109 17–36 residue_range To visualize the Aβ24–29 loop, we performed replica-exchange molecular dynamics (REMD) simulations on Aβ17–36 using the X-ray crystallographic coordinates of Aβ17–23 and Aβ30–36 from peptide 1. INTRO 120 154 X-ray crystallographic coordinates evidence To visualize the Aβ24–29 loop, we performed replica-exchange molecular dynamics (REMD) simulations on Aβ17–36 using the X-ray crystallographic coordinates of Aβ17–23 and Aβ30–36 from peptide 1. INTRO 158 160 Aβ protein To visualize the Aβ24–29 loop, we performed replica-exchange molecular dynamics (REMD) simulations on Aβ17–36 using the X-ray crystallographic coordinates of Aβ17–23 and Aβ30–36 from peptide 1. INTRO 160 165 17–23 residue_range To visualize the Aβ24–29 loop, we performed replica-exchange molecular dynamics (REMD) simulations on Aβ17–36 using the X-ray crystallographic coordinates of Aβ17–23 and Aβ30–36 from peptide 1. INTRO 170 172 Aβ protein To visualize the Aβ24–29 loop, we performed replica-exchange molecular dynamics (REMD) simulations on Aβ17–36 using the X-ray crystallographic coordinates of Aβ17–23 and Aβ30–36 from peptide 1. INTRO 172 177 30–36 residue_range To visualize the Aβ24–29 loop, we performed replica-exchange molecular dynamics (REMD) simulations on Aβ17–36 using the X-ray crystallographic coordinates of Aβ17–23 and Aβ30–36 from peptide 1. INTRO 183 192 peptide 1 mutant To visualize the Aβ24–29 loop, we performed replica-exchange molecular dynamics (REMD) simulations on Aβ17–36 using the X-ray crystallographic coordinates of Aβ17–23 and Aβ30–36 from peptide 1. INTRO 45 51 trimer oligomeric_state These studies provided a working model for a trimer of Aβ17–36 β-hairpins and demonstrated that the trimer should be capable of accommodating the Aβ24–29 loop. INTRO 55 57 Aβ protein These studies provided a working model for a trimer of Aβ17–36 β-hairpins and demonstrated that the trimer should be capable of accommodating the Aβ24–29 loop. INTRO 57 62 17–36 residue_range These studies provided a working model for a trimer of Aβ17–36 β-hairpins and demonstrated that the trimer should be capable of accommodating the Aβ24–29 loop. INTRO 63 73 β-hairpins structure_element These studies provided a working model for a trimer of Aβ17–36 β-hairpins and demonstrated that the trimer should be capable of accommodating the Aβ24–29 loop. INTRO 100 106 trimer oligomeric_state These studies provided a working model for a trimer of Aβ17–36 β-hairpins and demonstrated that the trimer should be capable of accommodating the Aβ24–29 loop. INTRO 146 148 Aβ protein These studies provided a working model for a trimer of Aβ17–36 β-hairpins and demonstrated that the trimer should be capable of accommodating the Aβ24–29 loop. INTRO 148 153 24–29 residue_range These studies provided a working model for a trimer of Aβ17–36 β-hairpins and demonstrated that the trimer should be capable of accommodating the Aβ24–29 loop. INTRO 154 158 loop structure_element These studies provided a working model for a trimer of Aβ17–36 β-hairpins and demonstrated that the trimer should be capable of accommodating the Aβ24–29 loop. INTRO 35 42 restore experimental_method In the current study we set out to restore the Aβ24–29 loop, reintroduce the methionine residue at position 35, and determine the X-ray crystallographic structures of oligomers that form. INTRO 47 49 Aβ protein In the current study we set out to restore the Aβ24–29 loop, reintroduce the methionine residue at position 35, and determine the X-ray crystallographic structures of oligomers that form. INTRO 49 54 24–29 residue_range In the current study we set out to restore the Aβ24–29 loop, reintroduce the methionine residue at position 35, and determine the X-ray crystallographic structures of oligomers that form. INTRO 55 59 loop structure_element In the current study we set out to restore the Aβ24–29 loop, reintroduce the methionine residue at position 35, and determine the X-ray crystallographic structures of oligomers that form. INTRO 61 72 reintroduce experimental_method In the current study we set out to restore the Aβ24–29 loop, reintroduce the methionine residue at position 35, and determine the X-ray crystallographic structures of oligomers that form. INTRO 77 87 methionine residue_name In the current study we set out to restore the Aβ24–29 loop, reintroduce the methionine residue at position 35, and determine the X-ray crystallographic structures of oligomers that form. INTRO 108 110 35 residue_number In the current study we set out to restore the Aβ24–29 loop, reintroduce the methionine residue at position 35, and determine the X-ray crystallographic structures of oligomers that form. INTRO 130 163 X-ray crystallographic structures evidence In the current study we set out to restore the Aβ24–29 loop, reintroduce the methionine residue at position 35, and determine the X-ray crystallographic structures of oligomers that form. INTRO 167 176 oligomers oligomeric_state In the current study we set out to restore the Aβ24–29 loop, reintroduce the methionine residue at position 35, and determine the X-ray crystallographic structures of oligomers that form. INTRO 12 21 peptide 2 mutant We designed peptide 2 as a homologue of peptide 1 that embodies these ideas. INTRO 40 49 peptide 1 mutant We designed peptide 2 as a homologue of peptide 1 that embodies these ideas. INTRO 0 9 Peptide 2 mutant Peptide 2 contains a methionine residue at position 35 and an Aβ24–29 loop with residues 24 and 29 (Val and Gly) mutated to cysteine and linked by a disulfide bond (Figure 1C). INTRO 21 31 methionine residue_name Peptide 2 contains a methionine residue at position 35 and an Aβ24–29 loop with residues 24 and 29 (Val and Gly) mutated to cysteine and linked by a disulfide bond (Figure 1C). INTRO 52 54 35 residue_number Peptide 2 contains a methionine residue at position 35 and an Aβ24–29 loop with residues 24 and 29 (Val and Gly) mutated to cysteine and linked by a disulfide bond (Figure 1C). INTRO 62 64 Aβ protein Peptide 2 contains a methionine residue at position 35 and an Aβ24–29 loop with residues 24 and 29 (Val and Gly) mutated to cysteine and linked by a disulfide bond (Figure 1C). INTRO 64 69 24–29 residue_range Peptide 2 contains a methionine residue at position 35 and an Aβ24–29 loop with residues 24 and 29 (Val and Gly) mutated to cysteine and linked by a disulfide bond (Figure 1C). INTRO 70 74 loop structure_element Peptide 2 contains a methionine residue at position 35 and an Aβ24–29 loop with residues 24 and 29 (Val and Gly) mutated to cysteine and linked by a disulfide bond (Figure 1C). INTRO 89 91 24 residue_number Peptide 2 contains a methionine residue at position 35 and an Aβ24–29 loop with residues 24 and 29 (Val and Gly) mutated to cysteine and linked by a disulfide bond (Figure 1C). INTRO 96 98 29 residue_number Peptide 2 contains a methionine residue at position 35 and an Aβ24–29 loop with residues 24 and 29 (Val and Gly) mutated to cysteine and linked by a disulfide bond (Figure 1C). INTRO 100 103 Val residue_name Peptide 2 contains a methionine residue at position 35 and an Aβ24–29 loop with residues 24 and 29 (Val and Gly) mutated to cysteine and linked by a disulfide bond (Figure 1C). INTRO 108 111 Gly residue_name Peptide 2 contains a methionine residue at position 35 and an Aβ24–29 loop with residues 24 and 29 (Val and Gly) mutated to cysteine and linked by a disulfide bond (Figure 1C). INTRO 113 120 mutated experimental_method Peptide 2 contains a methionine residue at position 35 and an Aβ24–29 loop with residues 24 and 29 (Val and Gly) mutated to cysteine and linked by a disulfide bond (Figure 1C). INTRO 124 132 cysteine residue_name Peptide 2 contains a methionine residue at position 35 and an Aβ24–29 loop with residues 24 and 29 (Val and Gly) mutated to cysteine and linked by a disulfide bond (Figure 1C). INTRO 149 163 disulfide bond ptm Peptide 2 contains a methionine residue at position 35 and an Aβ24–29 loop with residues 24 and 29 (Val and Gly) mutated to cysteine and linked by a disulfide bond (Figure 1C). INTRO 37 46 peptide 2 mutant Here, we describe the development of peptide 2 and report the X-ray crystallographic structures of the trimer, dodecamer, and annular pore observed within the crystal structure. INTRO 62 95 X-ray crystallographic structures evidence Here, we describe the development of peptide 2 and report the X-ray crystallographic structures of the trimer, dodecamer, and annular pore observed within the crystal structure. INTRO 103 109 trimer oligomeric_state Here, we describe the development of peptide 2 and report the X-ray crystallographic structures of the trimer, dodecamer, and annular pore observed within the crystal structure. INTRO 111 120 dodecamer oligomeric_state Here, we describe the development of peptide 2 and report the X-ray crystallographic structures of the trimer, dodecamer, and annular pore observed within the crystal structure. INTRO 126 138 annular pore site Here, we describe the development of peptide 2 and report the X-ray crystallographic structures of the trimer, dodecamer, and annular pore observed within the crystal structure. INTRO 159 176 crystal structure evidence Here, we describe the development of peptide 2 and report the X-ray crystallographic structures of the trimer, dodecamer, and annular pore observed within the crystal structure. INTRO 15 24 Peptide 2 mutant Development of Peptide 2 RESULTS 13 22 peptide 2 mutant We developed peptide 2 from peptide 1 by an iterative process, in which we first attempted to restore the Aβ24–29 loop without a disulfide linkage. RESULTS 28 37 peptide 1 mutant We developed peptide 2 from peptide 1 by an iterative process, in which we first attempted to restore the Aβ24–29 loop without a disulfide linkage. RESULTS 106 108 Aβ protein We developed peptide 2 from peptide 1 by an iterative process, in which we first attempted to restore the Aβ24–29 loop without a disulfide linkage. RESULTS 108 113 24–29 residue_range We developed peptide 2 from peptide 1 by an iterative process, in which we first attempted to restore the Aβ24–29 loop without a disulfide linkage. RESULTS 114 118 loop structure_element We developed peptide 2 from peptide 1 by an iterative process, in which we first attempted to restore the Aβ24–29 loop without a disulfide linkage. RESULTS 129 146 disulfide linkage ptm We developed peptide 2 from peptide 1 by an iterative process, in which we first attempted to restore the Aβ24–29 loop without a disulfide linkage. RESULTS 14 23 peptide 3 mutant We envisioned peptide 3 as a homologue of peptide 1 with the Aβ24–29 loop in place of the δOrn that connects D23 and A30 and p-iodophenylalanine (FI) in place of F19. RESULTS 42 51 peptide 1 mutant We envisioned peptide 3 as a homologue of peptide 1 with the Aβ24–29 loop in place of the δOrn that connects D23 and A30 and p-iodophenylalanine (FI) in place of F19. RESULTS 61 63 Aβ protein We envisioned peptide 3 as a homologue of peptide 1 with the Aβ24–29 loop in place of the δOrn that connects D23 and A30 and p-iodophenylalanine (FI) in place of F19. RESULTS 63 68 24–29 residue_range We envisioned peptide 3 as a homologue of peptide 1 with the Aβ24–29 loop in place of the δOrn that connects D23 and A30 and p-iodophenylalanine (FI) in place of F19. RESULTS 69 73 loop structure_element We envisioned peptide 3 as a homologue of peptide 1 with the Aβ24–29 loop in place of the δOrn that connects D23 and A30 and p-iodophenylalanine (FI) in place of F19. RESULTS 90 94 δOrn structure_element We envisioned peptide 3 as a homologue of peptide 1 with the Aβ24–29 loop in place of the δOrn that connects D23 and A30 and p-iodophenylalanine (FI) in place of F19. RESULTS 109 112 D23 residue_name_number We envisioned peptide 3 as a homologue of peptide 1 with the Aβ24–29 loop in place of the δOrn that connects D23 and A30 and p-iodophenylalanine (FI) in place of F19. RESULTS 117 120 A30 residue_name_number We envisioned peptide 3 as a homologue of peptide 1 with the Aβ24–29 loop in place of the δOrn that connects D23 and A30 and p-iodophenylalanine (FI) in place of F19. RESULTS 125 144 p-iodophenylalanine chemical We envisioned peptide 3 as a homologue of peptide 1 with the Aβ24–29 loop in place of the δOrn that connects D23 and A30 and p-iodophenylalanine (FI) in place of F19. RESULTS 146 148 FI chemical We envisioned peptide 3 as a homologue of peptide 1 with the Aβ24–29 loop in place of the δOrn that connects D23 and A30 and p-iodophenylalanine (FI) in place of F19. RESULTS 162 165 F19 residue_name_number We envisioned peptide 3 as a homologue of peptide 1 with the Aβ24–29 loop in place of the δOrn that connects D23 and A30 and p-iodophenylalanine (FI) in place of F19. RESULTS 17 36 p-iodophenylalanine chemical We routinely use p-iodophenylalanine to determine the X-ray crystallographic phases. RESULTS 54 83 X-ray crystallographic phases evidence We routinely use p-iodophenylalanine to determine the X-ray crystallographic phases. RESULTS 22 54 X-ray crystallographic structure evidence After determining the X-ray crystallographic structure of the p-iodophenylalanine variant we attempt to determine the structure of the native phenylalanine compound by isomorphous replacement. RESULTS 62 81 p-iodophenylalanine chemical After determining the X-ray crystallographic structure of the p-iodophenylalanine variant we attempt to determine the structure of the native phenylalanine compound by isomorphous replacement. RESULTS 118 127 structure evidence After determining the X-ray crystallographic structure of the p-iodophenylalanine variant we attempt to determine the structure of the native phenylalanine compound by isomorphous replacement. RESULTS 142 155 phenylalanine residue_name After determining the X-ray crystallographic structure of the p-iodophenylalanine variant we attempt to determine the structure of the native phenylalanine compound by isomorphous replacement. RESULTS 168 191 isomorphous replacement experimental_method After determining the X-ray crystallographic structure of the p-iodophenylalanine variant we attempt to determine the structure of the native phenylalanine compound by isomorphous replacement. RESULTS 18 27 peptide 3 mutant Upon synthesizing peptide 3, we found that it formed an amorphous precipitate in most crystallization conditions screened and failed to afford crystals in any condition. RESULTS 143 151 crystals evidence Upon synthesizing peptide 3, we found that it formed an amorphous precipitate in most crystallization conditions screened and failed to afford crystals in any condition. RESULTS 34 38 δOrn structure_element We postulate that the loss of the δOrn constraint leads to conformational heterogeneity that prevents peptide 3 from crystallizing. RESULTS 102 111 peptide 3 mutant We postulate that the loss of the δOrn constraint leads to conformational heterogeneity that prevents peptide 3 from crystallizing. RESULTS 46 60 disulfide bond ptm To address this issue, we next incorporated a disulfide bond between residues 24 and 29 as a conformational constraint that serves as a surrogate for δOrn. RESULTS 78 80 24 residue_number To address this issue, we next incorporated a disulfide bond between residues 24 and 29 as a conformational constraint that serves as a surrogate for δOrn. RESULTS 85 87 29 residue_number To address this issue, we next incorporated a disulfide bond between residues 24 and 29 as a conformational constraint that serves as a surrogate for δOrn. RESULTS 150 154 δOrn structure_element To address this issue, we next incorporated a disulfide bond between residues 24 and 29 as a conformational constraint that serves as a surrogate for δOrn. RESULTS 12 21 peptide 4 mutant We designed peptide 4 to embody this idea, mutating Val24 and Gly29 to cysteine and forming an interstrand disulfide linkage. RESULTS 43 51 mutating experimental_method We designed peptide 4 to embody this idea, mutating Val24 and Gly29 to cysteine and forming an interstrand disulfide linkage. RESULTS 52 57 Val24 residue_name_number We designed peptide 4 to embody this idea, mutating Val24 and Gly29 to cysteine and forming an interstrand disulfide linkage. RESULTS 62 67 Gly29 residue_name_number We designed peptide 4 to embody this idea, mutating Val24 and Gly29 to cysteine and forming an interstrand disulfide linkage. RESULTS 71 79 cysteine residue_name We designed peptide 4 to embody this idea, mutating Val24 and Gly29 to cysteine and forming an interstrand disulfide linkage. RESULTS 107 124 disulfide linkage ptm We designed peptide 4 to embody this idea, mutating Val24 and Gly29 to cysteine and forming an interstrand disulfide linkage. RESULTS 3 10 mutated experimental_method We mutated these residues because they occupy the same position as the δOrn that connects D23 and A30 in peptide 1. RESULTS 71 75 δOrn structure_element We mutated these residues because they occupy the same position as the δOrn that connects D23 and A30 in peptide 1. RESULTS 90 93 D23 residue_name_number We mutated these residues because they occupy the same position as the δOrn that connects D23 and A30 in peptide 1. RESULTS 98 101 A30 residue_name_number We mutated these residues because they occupy the same position as the δOrn that connects D23 and A30 in peptide 1. RESULTS 105 114 peptide 1 mutant We mutated these residues because they occupy the same position as the δOrn that connects D23 and A30 in peptide 1. RESULTS 9 12 V24 residue_name_number Residues V24 and G29 form a non-hydrogen-bonded pair, which can readily accommodate disulfide linkages in antiparallel β-sheets. RESULTS 17 20 G29 residue_name_number Residues V24 and G29 form a non-hydrogen-bonded pair, which can readily accommodate disulfide linkages in antiparallel β-sheets. RESULTS 28 52 non-hydrogen-bonded pair bond_interaction Residues V24 and G29 form a non-hydrogen-bonded pair, which can readily accommodate disulfide linkages in antiparallel β-sheets. RESULTS 84 102 disulfide linkages ptm Residues V24 and G29 form a non-hydrogen-bonded pair, which can readily accommodate disulfide linkages in antiparallel β-sheets. RESULTS 106 127 antiparallel β-sheets structure_element Residues V24 and G29 form a non-hydrogen-bonded pair, which can readily accommodate disulfide linkages in antiparallel β-sheets. RESULTS 0 15 Disulfide bonds ptm Disulfide bonds across non-hydrogen-bonded pairs stabilize β-hairpins, while disulfide bonds across hydrogen-bonded pairs do not. RESULTS 23 48 non-hydrogen-bonded pairs bond_interaction Disulfide bonds across non-hydrogen-bonded pairs stabilize β-hairpins, while disulfide bonds across hydrogen-bonded pairs do not. RESULTS 59 69 β-hairpins structure_element Disulfide bonds across non-hydrogen-bonded pairs stabilize β-hairpins, while disulfide bonds across hydrogen-bonded pairs do not. RESULTS 77 92 disulfide bonds ptm Disulfide bonds across non-hydrogen-bonded pairs stabilize β-hairpins, while disulfide bonds across hydrogen-bonded pairs do not. RESULTS 100 121 hydrogen-bonded pairs bond_interaction Disulfide bonds across non-hydrogen-bonded pairs stabilize β-hairpins, while disulfide bonds across hydrogen-bonded pairs do not. RESULTS 13 27 disulfide bond ptm Although the disulfide bond between positions 24 and 29 helps stabilize the β-hairpin, it does not alter the charge or substantially change the hydrophobicity of the Aβ17–36 β-hairpin. RESULTS 46 48 24 residue_number Although the disulfide bond between positions 24 and 29 helps stabilize the β-hairpin, it does not alter the charge or substantially change the hydrophobicity of the Aβ17–36 β-hairpin. RESULTS 53 55 29 residue_number Although the disulfide bond between positions 24 and 29 helps stabilize the β-hairpin, it does not alter the charge or substantially change the hydrophobicity of the Aβ17–36 β-hairpin. RESULTS 76 85 β-hairpin structure_element Although the disulfide bond between positions 24 and 29 helps stabilize the β-hairpin, it does not alter the charge or substantially change the hydrophobicity of the Aβ17–36 β-hairpin. RESULTS 166 168 Aβ protein Although the disulfide bond between positions 24 and 29 helps stabilize the β-hairpin, it does not alter the charge or substantially change the hydrophobicity of the Aβ17–36 β-hairpin. RESULTS 168 173 17–36 residue_range Although the disulfide bond between positions 24 and 29 helps stabilize the β-hairpin, it does not alter the charge or substantially change the hydrophobicity of the Aβ17–36 β-hairpin. RESULTS 174 183 β-hairpin structure_element Although the disulfide bond between positions 24 and 29 helps stabilize the β-hairpin, it does not alter the charge or substantially change the hydrophobicity of the Aβ17–36 β-hairpin. RESULTS 31 40 peptide 4 mutant We were gratified to find that peptide 4 afforded crystals suitable for X-ray crystallography. RESULTS 50 58 crystals evidence We were gratified to find that peptide 4 afforded crystals suitable for X-ray crystallography. RESULTS 72 93 X-ray crystallography experimental_method We were gratified to find that peptide 4 afforded crystals suitable for X-ray crystallography. RESULTS 46 56 determined experimental_method As the next step in the iterative process, we determined the X-ray crystallographic structure of this peptide (PDB 5HOW). RESULTS 61 93 X-ray crystallographic structure evidence As the next step in the iterative process, we determined the X-ray crystallographic structure of this peptide (PDB 5HOW). RESULTS 22 54 X-ray crystallographic structure evidence After determining the X-ray crystallographic structure of peptide 4 we reintroduced the native phenylalanine at position 19 and the methionine at position 35 to afford peptide 2. RESULTS 58 67 peptide 4 mutant After determining the X-ray crystallographic structure of peptide 4 we reintroduced the native phenylalanine at position 19 and the methionine at position 35 to afford peptide 2. RESULTS 71 83 reintroduced experimental_method After determining the X-ray crystallographic structure of peptide 4 we reintroduced the native phenylalanine at position 19 and the methionine at position 35 to afford peptide 2. RESULTS 95 108 phenylalanine residue_name After determining the X-ray crystallographic structure of peptide 4 we reintroduced the native phenylalanine at position 19 and the methionine at position 35 to afford peptide 2. RESULTS 121 123 19 residue_number After determining the X-ray crystallographic structure of peptide 4 we reintroduced the native phenylalanine at position 19 and the methionine at position 35 to afford peptide 2. RESULTS 132 142 methionine residue_name After determining the X-ray crystallographic structure of peptide 4 we reintroduced the native phenylalanine at position 19 and the methionine at position 35 to afford peptide 2. RESULTS 155 157 35 residue_number After determining the X-ray crystallographic structure of peptide 4 we reintroduced the native phenylalanine at position 19 and the methionine at position 35 to afford peptide 2. RESULTS 168 177 peptide 2 mutant After determining the X-ray crystallographic structure of peptide 4 we reintroduced the native phenylalanine at position 19 and the methionine at position 35 to afford peptide 2. RESULTS 89 121 X-ray crystallographic structure evidence We completed the iterative process—from 1 to 3 to 4 to 2—by successfully determining the X-ray crystallographic structure of peptide 2 (PDB 5HOX and 5HOY). RESULTS 125 134 peptide 2 mutant We completed the iterative process—from 1 to 3 to 4 to 2—by successfully determining the X-ray crystallographic structure of peptide 2 (PDB 5HOX and 5HOY). RESULTS 49 61 peptides 2–4 mutant The following sections describe the synthesis of peptides 2–4 and the X-ray crystallographic structure of peptide 2. RESULTS 70 102 X-ray crystallographic structure evidence The following sections describe the synthesis of peptides 2–4 and the X-ray crystallographic structure of peptide 2. RESULTS 106 115 peptide 2 mutant The following sections describe the synthesis of peptides 2–4 and the X-ray crystallographic structure of peptide 2. RESULTS 13 25 Peptides 2–4 mutant Synthesis of Peptides 2–4 RESULTS 15 27 peptides 2–4 mutant We synthesized peptides 2–4 by similar procedures to those we have developed for other macrocyclic peptides. RESULTS 16 32 peptides 2 and 4 mutant In synthesizing peptides 2 and 4 we formed the disulfide linkage after macrolactamization and deprotection of the acid-labile side chain protecting groups. RESULTS 47 64 disulfide linkage ptm In synthesizing peptides 2 and 4 we formed the disulfide linkage after macrolactamization and deprotection of the acid-labile side chain protecting groups. RESULTS 8 19 acid-stable protein_state We used acid-stable Acm-protected cysteine residues at positions 24 and 29 and removed the Acm groups by oxidation with I2 in aqueous acetic acid to afford the disulfide linkage. RESULTS 20 33 Acm-protected protein_state We used acid-stable Acm-protected cysteine residues at positions 24 and 29 and removed the Acm groups by oxidation with I2 in aqueous acetic acid to afford the disulfide linkage. RESULTS 34 42 cysteine residue_name We used acid-stable Acm-protected cysteine residues at positions 24 and 29 and removed the Acm groups by oxidation with I2 in aqueous acetic acid to afford the disulfide linkage. RESULTS 65 67 24 residue_number We used acid-stable Acm-protected cysteine residues at positions 24 and 29 and removed the Acm groups by oxidation with I2 in aqueous acetic acid to afford the disulfide linkage. RESULTS 72 74 29 residue_number We used acid-stable Acm-protected cysteine residues at positions 24 and 29 and removed the Acm groups by oxidation with I2 in aqueous acetic acid to afford the disulfide linkage. RESULTS 134 145 acetic acid chemical We used acid-stable Acm-protected cysteine residues at positions 24 and 29 and removed the Acm groups by oxidation with I2 in aqueous acetic acid to afford the disulfide linkage. RESULTS 160 177 disulfide linkage ptm We used acid-stable Acm-protected cysteine residues at positions 24 and 29 and removed the Acm groups by oxidation with I2 in aqueous acetic acid to afford the disulfide linkage. RESULTS 0 12 Peptides 2–4 mutant Peptides 2–4 were purified by RP-HPLC. RESULTS 30 37 RP-HPLC experimental_method Peptides 2–4 were purified by RP-HPLC. RESULTS 0 15 Crystallization experimental_method Crystallization, X-ray Crystallographic Data Collection, Data Processing, and Structure Determination of Peptides 2 and 4 RESULTS 17 55 X-ray Crystallographic Data Collection experimental_method Crystallization, X-ray Crystallographic Data Collection, Data Processing, and Structure Determination of Peptides 2 and 4 RESULTS 78 101 Structure Determination experimental_method Crystallization, X-ray Crystallographic Data Collection, Data Processing, and Structure Determination of Peptides 2 and 4 RESULTS 105 121 Peptides 2 and 4 mutant Crystallization, X-ray Crystallographic Data Collection, Data Processing, and Structure Determination of Peptides 2 and 4 RESULTS 3 38 screened crystallization conditions experimental_method We screened crystallization conditions for peptide 4 in a 96-well-plate format using three different Hampton Research crystallization kits (Crystal Screen, Index, and PEG/Ion) with three ratios of peptide and mother liquor per condition (864 experiments). RESULTS 43 52 peptide 4 mutant We screened crystallization conditions for peptide 4 in a 96-well-plate format using three different Hampton Research crystallization kits (Crystal Screen, Index, and PEG/Ion) with three ratios of peptide and mother liquor per condition (864 experiments). RESULTS 0 9 Peptide 4 mutant Peptide 4 afforded crystals in a single set of conditions containing HEPES buffer and Jeffamine M-600—the same crystallization conditions that afforded crystals of peptide 1. RESULTS 19 27 crystals evidence Peptide 4 afforded crystals in a single set of conditions containing HEPES buffer and Jeffamine M-600—the same crystallization conditions that afforded crystals of peptide 1. RESULTS 86 101 Jeffamine M-600 chemical Peptide 4 afforded crystals in a single set of conditions containing HEPES buffer and Jeffamine M-600—the same crystallization conditions that afforded crystals of peptide 1. RESULTS 152 160 crystals evidence Peptide 4 afforded crystals in a single set of conditions containing HEPES buffer and Jeffamine M-600—the same crystallization conditions that afforded crystals of peptide 1. RESULTS 164 173 peptide 1 mutant Peptide 4 afforded crystals in a single set of conditions containing HEPES buffer and Jeffamine M-600—the same crystallization conditions that afforded crystals of peptide 1. RESULTS 0 9 Peptide 2 mutant Peptide 2 also afforded crystals in these conditions. RESULTS 24 32 crystals evidence Peptide 2 also afforded crystals in these conditions. RESULTS 63 71 crystals evidence We further optimized these conditions to rapidly (∼72 h) yield crystals suitable for X-ray crystallography. RESULTS 85 106 X-ray crystallography experimental_method We further optimized these conditions to rapidly (∼72 h) yield crystals suitable for X-ray crystallography. RESULTS 42 47 HEPES chemical The optimized conditions consist of 0.1 M HEPES at pH 6.4 with 31% Jeffamine M-600 for peptide 4 and 0.1 M HEPES pH 7.1 with 29% Jeffamine M-600 for peptide 2. RESULTS 67 82 Jeffamine M-600 chemical The optimized conditions consist of 0.1 M HEPES at pH 6.4 with 31% Jeffamine M-600 for peptide 4 and 0.1 M HEPES pH 7.1 with 29% Jeffamine M-600 for peptide 2. RESULTS 87 96 peptide 4 mutant The optimized conditions consist of 0.1 M HEPES at pH 6.4 with 31% Jeffamine M-600 for peptide 4 and 0.1 M HEPES pH 7.1 with 29% Jeffamine M-600 for peptide 2. RESULTS 107 112 HEPES chemical The optimized conditions consist of 0.1 M HEPES at pH 6.4 with 31% Jeffamine M-600 for peptide 4 and 0.1 M HEPES pH 7.1 with 29% Jeffamine M-600 for peptide 2. RESULTS 129 144 Jeffamine M-600 chemical The optimized conditions consist of 0.1 M HEPES at pH 6.4 with 31% Jeffamine M-600 for peptide 4 and 0.1 M HEPES pH 7.1 with 29% Jeffamine M-600 for peptide 2. RESULTS 149 158 peptide 2 mutant The optimized conditions consist of 0.1 M HEPES at pH 6.4 with 31% Jeffamine M-600 for peptide 4 and 0.1 M HEPES pH 7.1 with 29% Jeffamine M-600 for peptide 2. RESULTS 0 24 Crystal diffraction data evidence Crystal diffraction data for peptides 4 and 2 were collected in-house with a Rigaku MicroMax 007HF X-ray diffractometer at 1.54 Å wavelength. RESULTS 29 45 peptides 4 and 2 mutant Crystal diffraction data for peptides 4 and 2 were collected in-house with a Rigaku MicroMax 007HF X-ray diffractometer at 1.54 Å wavelength. RESULTS 0 24 Crystal diffraction data evidence Crystal diffraction data for peptide 2 were also collected at the Advanced Light Source at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory with a synchrotron source at 1.00 Å wavelength to achieve higher resolution. RESULTS 29 38 peptide 2 mutant Crystal diffraction data for peptide 2 were also collected at the Advanced Light Source at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory with a synchrotron source at 1.00 Å wavelength to achieve higher resolution. RESULTS 10 26 peptides 4 and 2 mutant Data from peptides 4 and 2 suitable for refinement at 2.30 Å were obtained from the diffractometer; data from peptide 2 suitable for refinement at 1.90 Å were obtained from the synchrotron. RESULTS 110 119 peptide 2 mutant Data from peptides 4 and 2 suitable for refinement at 2.30 Å were obtained from the diffractometer; data from peptide 2 suitable for refinement at 1.90 Å were obtained from the synchrotron. RESULTS 9 25 peptides 4 and 2 mutant Data for peptides 4 and 2 were scaled and merged using XDS. RESULTS 0 6 Phases evidence Phases for peptide 4 were determined by single-wavelength anomalous diffraction (SAD) phasing by using the coordinates of the iodine anomalous signal from p-iodophenylalanine. RESULTS 11 20 peptide 4 mutant Phases for peptide 4 were determined by single-wavelength anomalous diffraction (SAD) phasing by using the coordinates of the iodine anomalous signal from p-iodophenylalanine. RESULTS 40 79 single-wavelength anomalous diffraction experimental_method Phases for peptide 4 were determined by single-wavelength anomalous diffraction (SAD) phasing by using the coordinates of the iodine anomalous signal from p-iodophenylalanine. RESULTS 81 84 SAD experimental_method Phases for peptide 4 were determined by single-wavelength anomalous diffraction (SAD) phasing by using the coordinates of the iodine anomalous signal from p-iodophenylalanine. RESULTS 86 93 phasing experimental_method Phases for peptide 4 were determined by single-wavelength anomalous diffraction (SAD) phasing by using the coordinates of the iodine anomalous signal from p-iodophenylalanine. RESULTS 126 149 iodine anomalous signal evidence Phases for peptide 4 were determined by single-wavelength anomalous diffraction (SAD) phasing by using the coordinates of the iodine anomalous signal from p-iodophenylalanine. RESULTS 155 174 p-iodophenylalanine chemical Phases for peptide 4 were determined by single-wavelength anomalous diffraction (SAD) phasing by using the coordinates of the iodine anomalous signal from p-iodophenylalanine. RESULTS 0 6 Phases evidence Phases for peptide 2 were determined by isomorphous replacement of peptide 4. RESULTS 11 20 peptide 2 mutant Phases for peptide 2 were determined by isomorphous replacement of peptide 4. RESULTS 40 63 isomorphous replacement experimental_method Phases for peptide 2 were determined by isomorphous replacement of peptide 4. RESULTS 67 76 peptide 4 mutant Phases for peptide 2 were determined by isomorphous replacement of peptide 4. RESULTS 4 14 structures evidence The structures of peptides 2 and 4 were solved and refined in the P6122 space group. RESULTS 18 34 peptides 2 and 4 mutant The structures of peptides 2 and 4 were solved and refined in the P6122 space group. RESULTS 40 46 solved experimental_method The structures of peptides 2 and 4 were solved and refined in the P6122 space group. RESULTS 28 35 peptide chemical The asymmetric unit of each peptide consists of six monomers, arranged as two trimers. RESULTS 52 60 monomers oligomeric_state The asymmetric unit of each peptide consists of six monomers, arranged as two trimers. RESULTS 78 85 trimers oligomeric_state The asymmetric unit of each peptide consists of six monomers, arranged as two trimers. RESULTS 0 16 Peptides 2 and 4 mutant Peptides 2 and 4 form morphologically identical structures and assemblies in the crystal lattice. RESULTS 81 96 crystal lattice evidence Peptides 2 and 4 form morphologically identical structures and assemblies in the crystal lattice. RESULTS 0 32 X-ray Crystallographic Structure evidence X-ray Crystallographic Structure of Peptide 2 and the Oligomers It Forms RESULTS 36 45 Peptide 2 mutant X-ray Crystallographic Structure of Peptide 2 and the Oligomers It Forms RESULTS 54 63 Oligomers oligomeric_state X-ray Crystallographic Structure of Peptide 2 and the Oligomers It Forms RESULTS 4 36 X-ray crystallographic structure evidence The X-ray crystallographic structure of peptide 2 reveals that it folds to form a twisted β-hairpin comprising two β-strands connected by a loop (Figure 2A). RESULTS 40 49 peptide 2 mutant The X-ray crystallographic structure of peptide 2 reveals that it folds to form a twisted β-hairpin comprising two β-strands connected by a loop (Figure 2A). RESULTS 82 99 twisted β-hairpin structure_element The X-ray crystallographic structure of peptide 2 reveals that it folds to form a twisted β-hairpin comprising two β-strands connected by a loop (Figure 2A). RESULTS 115 124 β-strands structure_element The X-ray crystallographic structure of peptide 2 reveals that it folds to form a twisted β-hairpin comprising two β-strands connected by a loop (Figure 2A). RESULTS 140 144 loop structure_element The X-ray crystallographic structure of peptide 2 reveals that it folds to form a twisted β-hairpin comprising two β-strands connected by a loop (Figure 2A). RESULTS 43 52 β-hairpin structure_element Eight residues make up each surface of the β-hairpin: L17, F19, A21, D23, A30, I32, L34, and V36 make up one surface; V18, F20, E22, C24, C29, I31, G33, and M35 make up the other surface. RESULTS 54 57 L17 residue_name_number Eight residues make up each surface of the β-hairpin: L17, F19, A21, D23, A30, I32, L34, and V36 make up one surface; V18, F20, E22, C24, C29, I31, G33, and M35 make up the other surface. RESULTS 59 62 F19 residue_name_number Eight residues make up each surface of the β-hairpin: L17, F19, A21, D23, A30, I32, L34, and V36 make up one surface; V18, F20, E22, C24, C29, I31, G33, and M35 make up the other surface. RESULTS 64 67 A21 residue_name_number Eight residues make up each surface of the β-hairpin: L17, F19, A21, D23, A30, I32, L34, and V36 make up one surface; V18, F20, E22, C24, C29, I31, G33, and M35 make up the other surface. RESULTS 69 72 D23 residue_name_number Eight residues make up each surface of the β-hairpin: L17, F19, A21, D23, A30, I32, L34, and V36 make up one surface; V18, F20, E22, C24, C29, I31, G33, and M35 make up the other surface. RESULTS 74 77 A30 residue_name_number Eight residues make up each surface of the β-hairpin: L17, F19, A21, D23, A30, I32, L34, and V36 make up one surface; V18, F20, E22, C24, C29, I31, G33, and M35 make up the other surface. RESULTS 79 82 I32 residue_name_number Eight residues make up each surface of the β-hairpin: L17, F19, A21, D23, A30, I32, L34, and V36 make up one surface; V18, F20, E22, C24, C29, I31, G33, and M35 make up the other surface. RESULTS 84 87 L34 residue_name_number Eight residues make up each surface of the β-hairpin: L17, F19, A21, D23, A30, I32, L34, and V36 make up one surface; V18, F20, E22, C24, C29, I31, G33, and M35 make up the other surface. RESULTS 93 96 V36 residue_name_number Eight residues make up each surface of the β-hairpin: L17, F19, A21, D23, A30, I32, L34, and V36 make up one surface; V18, F20, E22, C24, C29, I31, G33, and M35 make up the other surface. RESULTS 118 121 V18 residue_name_number Eight residues make up each surface of the β-hairpin: L17, F19, A21, D23, A30, I32, L34, and V36 make up one surface; V18, F20, E22, C24, C29, I31, G33, and M35 make up the other surface. RESULTS 123 126 F20 residue_name_number Eight residues make up each surface of the β-hairpin: L17, F19, A21, D23, A30, I32, L34, and V36 make up one surface; V18, F20, E22, C24, C29, I31, G33, and M35 make up the other surface. RESULTS 128 131 E22 residue_name_number Eight residues make up each surface of the β-hairpin: L17, F19, A21, D23, A30, I32, L34, and V36 make up one surface; V18, F20, E22, C24, C29, I31, G33, and M35 make up the other surface. RESULTS 133 136 C24 residue_name_number Eight residues make up each surface of the β-hairpin: L17, F19, A21, D23, A30, I32, L34, and V36 make up one surface; V18, F20, E22, C24, C29, I31, G33, and M35 make up the other surface. RESULTS 138 141 C29 residue_name_number Eight residues make up each surface of the β-hairpin: L17, F19, A21, D23, A30, I32, L34, and V36 make up one surface; V18, F20, E22, C24, C29, I31, G33, and M35 make up the other surface. RESULTS 143 146 I31 residue_name_number Eight residues make up each surface of the β-hairpin: L17, F19, A21, D23, A30, I32, L34, and V36 make up one surface; V18, F20, E22, C24, C29, I31, G33, and M35 make up the other surface. RESULTS 148 151 G33 residue_name_number Eight residues make up each surface of the β-hairpin: L17, F19, A21, D23, A30, I32, L34, and V36 make up one surface; V18, F20, E22, C24, C29, I31, G33, and M35 make up the other surface. RESULTS 157 160 M35 residue_name_number Eight residues make up each surface of the β-hairpin: L17, F19, A21, D23, A30, I32, L34, and V36 make up one surface; V18, F20, E22, C24, C29, I31, G33, and M35 make up the other surface. RESULTS 4 13 β-strands structure_element The β-strands of the monomers in the asymmetric unit are virtually identical, differing primarily in rotamers of F20, E22, C24, C29, I31, and M35 (Figure S1). RESULTS 21 29 monomers oligomeric_state The β-strands of the monomers in the asymmetric unit are virtually identical, differing primarily in rotamers of F20, E22, C24, C29, I31, and M35 (Figure S1). RESULTS 113 116 F20 residue_name_number The β-strands of the monomers in the asymmetric unit are virtually identical, differing primarily in rotamers of F20, E22, C24, C29, I31, and M35 (Figure S1). RESULTS 118 121 E22 residue_name_number The β-strands of the monomers in the asymmetric unit are virtually identical, differing primarily in rotamers of F20, E22, C24, C29, I31, and M35 (Figure S1). RESULTS 123 126 C24 residue_name_number The β-strands of the monomers in the asymmetric unit are virtually identical, differing primarily in rotamers of F20, E22, C24, C29, I31, and M35 (Figure S1). RESULTS 128 131 C29 residue_name_number The β-strands of the monomers in the asymmetric unit are virtually identical, differing primarily in rotamers of F20, E22, C24, C29, I31, and M35 (Figure S1). RESULTS 133 136 I31 residue_name_number The β-strands of the monomers in the asymmetric unit are virtually identical, differing primarily in rotamers of F20, E22, C24, C29, I31, and M35 (Figure S1). RESULTS 142 145 M35 residue_name_number The β-strands of the monomers in the asymmetric unit are virtually identical, differing primarily in rotamers of F20, E22, C24, C29, I31, and M35 (Figure S1). RESULTS 4 22 disulfide linkages ptm The disulfide linkages suffered radiation damage under synchrotron radiation. RESULTS 3 10 refined experimental_method We refined three of the β-hairpins with intact disulfide linkages and three with thiols to represent cleaved disulfide linkages in the synchrotron data set (PDB 5HOX). RESULTS 24 34 β-hairpins structure_element We refined three of the β-hairpins with intact disulfide linkages and three with thiols to represent cleaved disulfide linkages in the synchrotron data set (PDB 5HOX). RESULTS 40 46 intact protein_state We refined three of the β-hairpins with intact disulfide linkages and three with thiols to represent cleaved disulfide linkages in the synchrotron data set (PDB 5HOX). RESULTS 47 65 disulfide linkages ptm We refined three of the β-hairpins with intact disulfide linkages and three with thiols to represent cleaved disulfide linkages in the synchrotron data set (PDB 5HOX). RESULTS 101 108 cleaved protein_state We refined three of the β-hairpins with intact disulfide linkages and three with thiols to represent cleaved disulfide linkages in the synchrotron data set (PDB 5HOX). RESULTS 109 127 disulfide linkages ptm We refined three of the β-hairpins with intact disulfide linkages and three with thiols to represent cleaved disulfide linkages in the synchrotron data set (PDB 5HOX). RESULTS 32 42 disulfides ptm No evidence for cleavage of the disulfides was observed in the refinement of the data set collected on the X-ray diffractometer, and we refined all disulfide linkages as intact (PDB 5HOY). RESULTS 63 73 refinement experimental_method No evidence for cleavage of the disulfides was observed in the refinement of the data set collected on the X-ray diffractometer, and we refined all disulfide linkages as intact (PDB 5HOY). RESULTS 136 143 refined experimental_method No evidence for cleavage of the disulfides was observed in the refinement of the data set collected on the X-ray diffractometer, and we refined all disulfide linkages as intact (PDB 5HOY). RESULTS 148 166 disulfide linkages ptm No evidence for cleavage of the disulfides was observed in the refinement of the data set collected on the X-ray diffractometer, and we refined all disulfide linkages as intact (PDB 5HOY). RESULTS 170 176 intact protein_state No evidence for cleavage of the disulfides was observed in the refinement of the data set collected on the X-ray diffractometer, and we refined all disulfide linkages as intact (PDB 5HOY). RESULTS 36 45 peptide 2 mutant X-ray crystallographic structure of peptide 2 (PDB 5HOX, synchrotron data set). (A) X-ray crystallographic structure of a representative β-hairpin monomer formed by peptide 2. (B) Overlay of the six β-hairpin monomers in the asymmetric unit. FIG 84 116 X-ray crystallographic structure evidence X-ray crystallographic structure of peptide 2 (PDB 5HOX, synchrotron data set). (A) X-ray crystallographic structure of a representative β-hairpin monomer formed by peptide 2. (B) Overlay of the six β-hairpin monomers in the asymmetric unit. FIG 137 146 β-hairpin structure_element X-ray crystallographic structure of peptide 2 (PDB 5HOX, synchrotron data set). (A) X-ray crystallographic structure of a representative β-hairpin monomer formed by peptide 2. (B) Overlay of the six β-hairpin monomers in the asymmetric unit. FIG 147 154 monomer oligomeric_state X-ray crystallographic structure of peptide 2 (PDB 5HOX, synchrotron data set). (A) X-ray crystallographic structure of a representative β-hairpin monomer formed by peptide 2. (B) Overlay of the six β-hairpin monomers in the asymmetric unit. FIG 165 174 peptide 2 mutant X-ray crystallographic structure of peptide 2 (PDB 5HOX, synchrotron data set). (A) X-ray crystallographic structure of a representative β-hairpin monomer formed by peptide 2. (B) Overlay of the six β-hairpin monomers in the asymmetric unit. FIG 180 187 Overlay experimental_method X-ray crystallographic structure of peptide 2 (PDB 5HOX, synchrotron data set). (A) X-ray crystallographic structure of a representative β-hairpin monomer formed by peptide 2. (B) Overlay of the six β-hairpin monomers in the asymmetric unit. FIG 199 208 β-hairpin structure_element X-ray crystallographic structure of peptide 2 (PDB 5HOX, synchrotron data set). (A) X-ray crystallographic structure of a representative β-hairpin monomer formed by peptide 2. (B) Overlay of the six β-hairpin monomers in the asymmetric unit. FIG 209 217 monomers oligomeric_state X-ray crystallographic structure of peptide 2 (PDB 5HOX, synchrotron data set). (A) X-ray crystallographic structure of a representative β-hairpin monomer formed by peptide 2. (B) Overlay of the six β-hairpin monomers in the asymmetric unit. FIG 4 14 β-hairpins structure_element The β-hairpins are shown as cartoons to illustrate the differences in the Aβ25–28 loops. FIG 74 76 Aβ protein The β-hairpins are shown as cartoons to illustrate the differences in the Aβ25–28 loops. FIG 76 81 25–28 residue_range The β-hairpins are shown as cartoons to illustrate the differences in the Aβ25–28 loops. FIG 82 87 loops structure_element The β-hairpins are shown as cartoons to illustrate the differences in the Aβ25–28 loops. FIG 4 6 Aβ protein The Aβ25–28 loops of the six monomers within the asymmetric unit vary substantially in backbone geometry and side chain rotamers (Figures 2B and S1). RESULTS 6 11 25–28 residue_range The Aβ25–28 loops of the six monomers within the asymmetric unit vary substantially in backbone geometry and side chain rotamers (Figures 2B and S1). RESULTS 12 17 loops structure_element The Aβ25–28 loops of the six monomers within the asymmetric unit vary substantially in backbone geometry and side chain rotamers (Figures 2B and S1). RESULTS 29 37 monomers oligomeric_state The Aβ25–28 loops of the six monomers within the asymmetric unit vary substantially in backbone geometry and side chain rotamers (Figures 2B and S1). RESULTS 4 20 electron density evidence The electron density for the loops is weak and diffuse compared to the electron density for the β-strands. RESULTS 29 34 loops structure_element The electron density for the loops is weak and diffuse compared to the electron density for the β-strands. RESULTS 71 87 electron density evidence The electron density for the loops is weak and diffuse compared to the electron density for the β-strands. RESULTS 96 105 β-strands structure_element The electron density for the loops is weak and diffuse compared to the electron density for the β-strands. RESULTS 4 12 B values evidence The B values for the loops are large, indicating that the loops are dynamic and not well ordered. RESULTS 21 26 loops structure_element The B values for the loops are large, indicating that the loops are dynamic and not well ordered. RESULTS 58 63 loops structure_element The B values for the loops are large, indicating that the loops are dynamic and not well ordered. RESULTS 77 82 loops structure_element Thus, the differences in backbone geometry and side chain rotamers among the loops are likely of little significance and should be interpreted with caution. RESULTS 0 9 Peptide 2 mutant Peptide 2 assembles into oligomers similar in morphology to those formed by peptide 1. RESULTS 25 34 oligomers oligomeric_state Peptide 2 assembles into oligomers similar in morphology to those formed by peptide 1. RESULTS 76 85 peptide 1 mutant Peptide 2 assembles into oligomers similar in morphology to those formed by peptide 1. RESULTS 5 14 peptide 1 mutant Like peptide 1, peptide 2 forms a triangular trimer, and four trimers assemble to form a dodecamer. RESULTS 16 25 peptide 2 mutant Like peptide 1, peptide 2 forms a triangular trimer, and four trimers assemble to form a dodecamer. RESULTS 34 44 triangular protein_state Like peptide 1, peptide 2 forms a triangular trimer, and four trimers assemble to form a dodecamer. RESULTS 45 51 trimer oligomeric_state Like peptide 1, peptide 2 forms a triangular trimer, and four trimers assemble to form a dodecamer. RESULTS 62 69 trimers oligomeric_state Like peptide 1, peptide 2 forms a triangular trimer, and four trimers assemble to form a dodecamer. RESULTS 89 98 dodecamer oligomeric_state Like peptide 1, peptide 2 forms a triangular trimer, and four trimers assemble to form a dodecamer. RESULTS 36 46 dodecamers oligomeric_state In the higher-order assembly of the dodecamers formed by peptide 2 a new structure emerges, not seen in peptide 1, an annular pore consisting of five dodecamers. RESULTS 57 66 peptide 2 mutant In the higher-order assembly of the dodecamers formed by peptide 2 a new structure emerges, not seen in peptide 1, an annular pore consisting of five dodecamers. RESULTS 73 82 structure evidence In the higher-order assembly of the dodecamers formed by peptide 2 a new structure emerges, not seen in peptide 1, an annular pore consisting of five dodecamers. RESULTS 104 113 peptide 1 mutant In the higher-order assembly of the dodecamers formed by peptide 2 a new structure emerges, not seen in peptide 1, an annular pore consisting of five dodecamers. RESULTS 118 130 annular pore site In the higher-order assembly of the dodecamers formed by peptide 2 a new structure emerges, not seen in peptide 1, an annular pore consisting of five dodecamers. RESULTS 150 160 dodecamers oligomeric_state In the higher-order assembly of the dodecamers formed by peptide 2 a new structure emerges, not seen in peptide 1, an annular pore consisting of five dodecamers. RESULTS 0 6 Trimer oligomeric_state Trimer RESULTS 0 9 Peptide 2 mutant Peptide 2 forms a trimer, much like that which we observed previously for peptide 1, in which three β-hairpins assemble to form an equilateral triangle (Figure 3A). RESULTS 18 24 trimer oligomeric_state Peptide 2 forms a trimer, much like that which we observed previously for peptide 1, in which three β-hairpins assemble to form an equilateral triangle (Figure 3A). RESULTS 74 83 peptide 1 mutant Peptide 2 forms a trimer, much like that which we observed previously for peptide 1, in which three β-hairpins assemble to form an equilateral triangle (Figure 3A). RESULTS 100 110 β-hairpins structure_element Peptide 2 forms a trimer, much like that which we observed previously for peptide 1, in which three β-hairpins assemble to form an equilateral triangle (Figure 3A). RESULTS 131 151 equilateral triangle structure_element Peptide 2 forms a trimer, much like that which we observed previously for peptide 1, in which three β-hairpins assemble to form an equilateral triangle (Figure 3A). RESULTS 4 10 trimer oligomeric_state The trimer maintains all of the same stabilizing contacts as those of peptide 1. RESULTS 70 79 peptide 1 mutant The trimer maintains all of the same stabilizing contacts as those of peptide 1. RESULTS 0 16 Hydrogen bonding bond_interaction Hydrogen bonding and hydrophobic interactions between residues on the β-strands comprising Aβ17–23 and Aβ30–36 stabilize the core of the trimer. RESULTS 21 45 hydrophobic interactions bond_interaction Hydrogen bonding and hydrophobic interactions between residues on the β-strands comprising Aβ17–23 and Aβ30–36 stabilize the core of the trimer. RESULTS 70 79 β-strands structure_element Hydrogen bonding and hydrophobic interactions between residues on the β-strands comprising Aβ17–23 and Aβ30–36 stabilize the core of the trimer. RESULTS 91 93 Aβ protein Hydrogen bonding and hydrophobic interactions between residues on the β-strands comprising Aβ17–23 and Aβ30–36 stabilize the core of the trimer. RESULTS 93 98 17–23 residue_range Hydrogen bonding and hydrophobic interactions between residues on the β-strands comprising Aβ17–23 and Aβ30–36 stabilize the core of the trimer. RESULTS 103 105 Aβ protein Hydrogen bonding and hydrophobic interactions between residues on the β-strands comprising Aβ17–23 and Aβ30–36 stabilize the core of the trimer. RESULTS 105 110 30–36 residue_range Hydrogen bonding and hydrophobic interactions between residues on the β-strands comprising Aβ17–23 and Aβ30–36 stabilize the core of the trimer. RESULTS 125 129 core structure_element Hydrogen bonding and hydrophobic interactions between residues on the β-strands comprising Aβ17–23 and Aβ30–36 stabilize the core of the trimer. RESULTS 137 143 trimer oligomeric_state Hydrogen bonding and hydrophobic interactions between residues on the β-strands comprising Aβ17–23 and Aβ30–36 stabilize the core of the trimer. RESULTS 4 19 disulfide bonds ptm The disulfide bonds between residues 24 and 29 are adjacent to the structural core of the trimer and do not make any substantial intermolecular contacts. RESULTS 37 39 24 residue_number The disulfide bonds between residues 24 and 29 are adjacent to the structural core of the trimer and do not make any substantial intermolecular contacts. RESULTS 44 46 29 residue_number The disulfide bonds between residues 24 and 29 are adjacent to the structural core of the trimer and do not make any substantial intermolecular contacts. RESULTS 67 82 structural core structure_element The disulfide bonds between residues 24 and 29 are adjacent to the structural core of the trimer and do not make any substantial intermolecular contacts. RESULTS 90 96 trimer oligomeric_state The disulfide bonds between residues 24 and 29 are adjacent to the structural core of the trimer and do not make any substantial intermolecular contacts. RESULTS 34 41 trimers oligomeric_state Two crystallographically distinct trimers comprise the peptide portion of the asymmetric unit. RESULTS 55 62 peptide chemical Two crystallographically distinct trimers comprise the peptide portion of the asymmetric unit. RESULTS 8 15 trimers oligomeric_state The two trimers are almost identical in structure, differing slightly among side chain rotamers and loop conformations. RESULTS 100 104 loop structure_element The two trimers are almost identical in structure, differing slightly among side chain rotamers and loop conformations. RESULTS 0 32 X-ray crystallographic structure evidence X-ray crystallographic structure of the trimer formed by peptide 2. (A) Triangular trimer. FIG 40 46 trimer oligomeric_state X-ray crystallographic structure of the trimer formed by peptide 2. (A) Triangular trimer. FIG 57 66 peptide 2 mutant X-ray crystallographic structure of the trimer formed by peptide 2. (A) Triangular trimer. FIG 72 82 Triangular protein_state X-ray crystallographic structure of the trimer formed by peptide 2. (A) Triangular trimer. FIG 83 89 trimer oligomeric_state X-ray crystallographic structure of the trimer formed by peptide 2. (A) Triangular trimer. FIG 10 15 water chemical The three water molecules in the center hole of the trimer are shown as spheres. (B) Detailed view of the intermolecular hydrogen bonds between the main chains of V18 and E22 and δOrn and C24, at the three corners of the triangular trimer. (C) The F19 face of the trimer, with key side chains shown as spheres. (D) The F20 face of the trimer, with key side chains as spheres. FIG 52 58 trimer oligomeric_state The three water molecules in the center hole of the trimer are shown as spheres. (B) Detailed view of the intermolecular hydrogen bonds between the main chains of V18 and E22 and δOrn and C24, at the three corners of the triangular trimer. (C) The F19 face of the trimer, with key side chains shown as spheres. (D) The F20 face of the trimer, with key side chains as spheres. FIG 121 135 hydrogen bonds bond_interaction The three water molecules in the center hole of the trimer are shown as spheres. (B) Detailed view of the intermolecular hydrogen bonds between the main chains of V18 and E22 and δOrn and C24, at the three corners of the triangular trimer. (C) The F19 face of the trimer, with key side chains shown as spheres. (D) The F20 face of the trimer, with key side chains as spheres. FIG 163 166 V18 residue_name_number The three water molecules in the center hole of the trimer are shown as spheres. (B) Detailed view of the intermolecular hydrogen bonds between the main chains of V18 and E22 and δOrn and C24, at the three corners of the triangular trimer. (C) The F19 face of the trimer, with key side chains shown as spheres. (D) The F20 face of the trimer, with key side chains as spheres. FIG 171 174 E22 residue_name_number The three water molecules in the center hole of the trimer are shown as spheres. (B) Detailed view of the intermolecular hydrogen bonds between the main chains of V18 and E22 and δOrn and C24, at the three corners of the triangular trimer. (C) The F19 face of the trimer, with key side chains shown as spheres. (D) The F20 face of the trimer, with key side chains as spheres. FIG 179 183 δOrn structure_element The three water molecules in the center hole of the trimer are shown as spheres. (B) Detailed view of the intermolecular hydrogen bonds between the main chains of V18 and E22 and δOrn and C24, at the three corners of the triangular trimer. (C) The F19 face of the trimer, with key side chains shown as spheres. (D) The F20 face of the trimer, with key side chains as spheres. FIG 188 191 C24 residue_name_number The three water molecules in the center hole of the trimer are shown as spheres. (B) Detailed view of the intermolecular hydrogen bonds between the main chains of V18 and E22 and δOrn and C24, at the three corners of the triangular trimer. (C) The F19 face of the trimer, with key side chains shown as spheres. (D) The F20 face of the trimer, with key side chains as spheres. FIG 221 231 triangular protein_state The three water molecules in the center hole of the trimer are shown as spheres. (B) Detailed view of the intermolecular hydrogen bonds between the main chains of V18 and E22 and δOrn and C24, at the three corners of the triangular trimer. (C) The F19 face of the trimer, with key side chains shown as spheres. (D) The F20 face of the trimer, with key side chains as spheres. FIG 232 238 trimer oligomeric_state The three water molecules in the center hole of the trimer are shown as spheres. (B) Detailed view of the intermolecular hydrogen bonds between the main chains of V18 and E22 and δOrn and C24, at the three corners of the triangular trimer. (C) The F19 face of the trimer, with key side chains shown as spheres. (D) The F20 face of the trimer, with key side chains as spheres. FIG 248 251 F19 residue_name_number The three water molecules in the center hole of the trimer are shown as spheres. (B) Detailed view of the intermolecular hydrogen bonds between the main chains of V18 and E22 and δOrn and C24, at the three corners of the triangular trimer. (C) The F19 face of the trimer, with key side chains shown as spheres. (D) The F20 face of the trimer, with key side chains as spheres. FIG 264 270 trimer oligomeric_state The three water molecules in the center hole of the trimer are shown as spheres. (B) Detailed view of the intermolecular hydrogen bonds between the main chains of V18 and E22 and δOrn and C24, at the three corners of the triangular trimer. (C) The F19 face of the trimer, with key side chains shown as spheres. (D) The F20 face of the trimer, with key side chains as spheres. FIG 319 322 F20 residue_name_number The three water molecules in the center hole of the trimer are shown as spheres. (B) Detailed view of the intermolecular hydrogen bonds between the main chains of V18 and E22 and δOrn and C24, at the three corners of the triangular trimer. (C) The F19 face of the trimer, with key side chains shown as spheres. (D) The F20 face of the trimer, with key side chains as spheres. FIG 335 341 trimer oligomeric_state The three water molecules in the center hole of the trimer are shown as spheres. (B) Detailed view of the intermolecular hydrogen bonds between the main chains of V18 and E22 and δOrn and C24, at the three corners of the triangular trimer. (C) The F19 face of the trimer, with key side chains shown as spheres. (D) The F20 face of the trimer, with key side chains as spheres. FIG 31 45 hydrogen bonds bond_interaction A network of 18 intermolecular hydrogen bonds helps stabilize the trimer. RESULTS 66 72 trimer oligomeric_state A network of 18 intermolecular hydrogen bonds helps stabilize the trimer. RESULTS 22 28 trimer oligomeric_state At the corners of the trimer, the pairs of β-hairpin monomers form four hydrogen bonds: two between the main chains of V18 and E22 and two between δOrn and the main chain of C24 (Figure 3B). RESULTS 43 52 β-hairpin structure_element At the corners of the trimer, the pairs of β-hairpin monomers form four hydrogen bonds: two between the main chains of V18 and E22 and two between δOrn and the main chain of C24 (Figure 3B). RESULTS 53 61 monomers oligomeric_state At the corners of the trimer, the pairs of β-hairpin monomers form four hydrogen bonds: two between the main chains of V18 and E22 and two between δOrn and the main chain of C24 (Figure 3B). RESULTS 72 86 hydrogen bonds bond_interaction At the corners of the trimer, the pairs of β-hairpin monomers form four hydrogen bonds: two between the main chains of V18 and E22 and two between δOrn and the main chain of C24 (Figure 3B). RESULTS 119 122 V18 residue_name_number At the corners of the trimer, the pairs of β-hairpin monomers form four hydrogen bonds: two between the main chains of V18 and E22 and two between δOrn and the main chain of C24 (Figure 3B). RESULTS 127 130 E22 residue_name_number At the corners of the trimer, the pairs of β-hairpin monomers form four hydrogen bonds: two between the main chains of V18 and E22 and two between δOrn and the main chain of C24 (Figure 3B). RESULTS 147 151 δOrn structure_element At the corners of the trimer, the pairs of β-hairpin monomers form four hydrogen bonds: two between the main chains of V18 and E22 and two between δOrn and the main chain of C24 (Figure 3B). RESULTS 174 177 C24 residue_name_number At the corners of the trimer, the pairs of β-hairpin monomers form four hydrogen bonds: two between the main chains of V18 and E22 and two between δOrn and the main chain of C24 (Figure 3B). RESULTS 14 19 water chemical Three ordered water molecules fill the hole in the center of the trimer, hydrogen bonding to each other and to the main chain of F20 (Figure 3A). RESULTS 65 71 trimer oligomeric_state Three ordered water molecules fill the hole in the center of the trimer, hydrogen bonding to each other and to the main chain of F20 (Figure 3A). RESULTS 73 89 hydrogen bonding bond_interaction Three ordered water molecules fill the hole in the center of the trimer, hydrogen bonding to each other and to the main chain of F20 (Figure 3A). RESULTS 129 132 F20 residue_name_number Three ordered water molecules fill the hole in the center of the trimer, hydrogen bonding to each other and to the main chain of F20 (Figure 3A). RESULTS 0 20 Hydrophobic contacts bond_interaction Hydrophobic contacts between residues at the three corners of the trimer, where the β-hairpins meet, further stabilize the trimer. RESULTS 66 72 trimer oligomeric_state Hydrophobic contacts between residues at the three corners of the trimer, where the β-hairpins meet, further stabilize the trimer. RESULTS 84 94 β-hairpins structure_element Hydrophobic contacts between residues at the three corners of the trimer, where the β-hairpins meet, further stabilize the trimer. RESULTS 123 129 trimer oligomeric_state Hydrophobic contacts between residues at the three corners of the trimer, where the β-hairpins meet, further stabilize the trimer. RESULTS 44 47 L17 residue_name_number At each corner, the side chains of residues L17, F19, and V36 of one β-hairpin pack against the side chains of residues A21, I32, L34, and also D23 of the adjacent β-hairpin to create a hydrophobic cluster (Figure 3C). The three hydrophobic clusters create a large hydrophobic surface on one face of the trimer. RESULTS 49 52 F19 residue_name_number At each corner, the side chains of residues L17, F19, and V36 of one β-hairpin pack against the side chains of residues A21, I32, L34, and also D23 of the adjacent β-hairpin to create a hydrophobic cluster (Figure 3C). The three hydrophobic clusters create a large hydrophobic surface on one face of the trimer. RESULTS 58 61 V36 residue_name_number At each corner, the side chains of residues L17, F19, and V36 of one β-hairpin pack against the side chains of residues A21, I32, L34, and also D23 of the adjacent β-hairpin to create a hydrophobic cluster (Figure 3C). The three hydrophobic clusters create a large hydrophobic surface on one face of the trimer. RESULTS 69 78 β-hairpin structure_element At each corner, the side chains of residues L17, F19, and V36 of one β-hairpin pack against the side chains of residues A21, I32, L34, and also D23 of the adjacent β-hairpin to create a hydrophobic cluster (Figure 3C). The three hydrophobic clusters create a large hydrophobic surface on one face of the trimer. RESULTS 120 123 A21 residue_name_number At each corner, the side chains of residues L17, F19, and V36 of one β-hairpin pack against the side chains of residues A21, I32, L34, and also D23 of the adjacent β-hairpin to create a hydrophobic cluster (Figure 3C). The three hydrophobic clusters create a large hydrophobic surface on one face of the trimer. RESULTS 125 128 I32 residue_name_number At each corner, the side chains of residues L17, F19, and V36 of one β-hairpin pack against the side chains of residues A21, I32, L34, and also D23 of the adjacent β-hairpin to create a hydrophobic cluster (Figure 3C). The three hydrophobic clusters create a large hydrophobic surface on one face of the trimer. RESULTS 130 133 L34 residue_name_number At each corner, the side chains of residues L17, F19, and V36 of one β-hairpin pack against the side chains of residues A21, I32, L34, and also D23 of the adjacent β-hairpin to create a hydrophobic cluster (Figure 3C). The three hydrophobic clusters create a large hydrophobic surface on one face of the trimer. RESULTS 144 147 D23 residue_name_number At each corner, the side chains of residues L17, F19, and V36 of one β-hairpin pack against the side chains of residues A21, I32, L34, and also D23 of the adjacent β-hairpin to create a hydrophobic cluster (Figure 3C). The three hydrophobic clusters create a large hydrophobic surface on one face of the trimer. RESULTS 164 173 β-hairpin structure_element At each corner, the side chains of residues L17, F19, and V36 of one β-hairpin pack against the side chains of residues A21, I32, L34, and also D23 of the adjacent β-hairpin to create a hydrophobic cluster (Figure 3C). The three hydrophobic clusters create a large hydrophobic surface on one face of the trimer. RESULTS 186 205 hydrophobic cluster site At each corner, the side chains of residues L17, F19, and V36 of one β-hairpin pack against the side chains of residues A21, I32, L34, and also D23 of the adjacent β-hairpin to create a hydrophobic cluster (Figure 3C). The three hydrophobic clusters create a large hydrophobic surface on one face of the trimer. RESULTS 229 249 hydrophobic clusters site At each corner, the side chains of residues L17, F19, and V36 of one β-hairpin pack against the side chains of residues A21, I32, L34, and also D23 of the adjacent β-hairpin to create a hydrophobic cluster (Figure 3C). The three hydrophobic clusters create a large hydrophobic surface on one face of the trimer. RESULTS 265 284 hydrophobic surface site At each corner, the side chains of residues L17, F19, and V36 of one β-hairpin pack against the side chains of residues A21, I32, L34, and also D23 of the adjacent β-hairpin to create a hydrophobic cluster (Figure 3C). The three hydrophobic clusters create a large hydrophobic surface on one face of the trimer. RESULTS 304 310 trimer oligomeric_state At each corner, the side chains of residues L17, F19, and V36 of one β-hairpin pack against the side chains of residues A21, I32, L34, and also D23 of the adjacent β-hairpin to create a hydrophobic cluster (Figure 3C). The three hydrophobic clusters create a large hydrophobic surface on one face of the trimer. RESULTS 22 28 trimer oligomeric_state The other face of the trimer displays a smaller hydrophobic surface, which includes the side chains of residues V18, F20, and I31 of the three β-hairpins (Figure 3D). RESULTS 48 67 hydrophobic surface site The other face of the trimer displays a smaller hydrophobic surface, which includes the side chains of residues V18, F20, and I31 of the three β-hairpins (Figure 3D). RESULTS 112 115 V18 residue_name_number The other face of the trimer displays a smaller hydrophobic surface, which includes the side chains of residues V18, F20, and I31 of the three β-hairpins (Figure 3D). RESULTS 117 120 F20 residue_name_number The other face of the trimer displays a smaller hydrophobic surface, which includes the side chains of residues V18, F20, and I31 of the three β-hairpins (Figure 3D). RESULTS 126 129 I31 residue_name_number The other face of the trimer displays a smaller hydrophobic surface, which includes the side chains of residues V18, F20, and I31 of the three β-hairpins (Figure 3D). RESULTS 143 153 β-hairpins structure_element The other face of the trimer displays a smaller hydrophobic surface, which includes the side chains of residues V18, F20, and I31 of the three β-hairpins (Figure 3D). RESULTS 63 66 F19 residue_name_number In subsequent discussion, we designate the former surface the “F19 face” and the latter surface the “F20 face”. RESULTS 101 104 F20 residue_name_number In subsequent discussion, we designate the former surface the “F19 face” and the latter surface the “F20 face”. RESULTS 0 9 Dodecamer oligomeric_state Dodecamer RESULTS 5 12 trimers oligomeric_state Four trimers assemble to form a dodecamer. RESULTS 32 41 dodecamer oligomeric_state Four trimers assemble to form a dodecamer. RESULTS 9 16 trimers oligomeric_state The four trimers arrange in a tetrahedral fashion, creating a central cavity inside the dodecamer. Because each trimer is triangular, the resulting arrangement resembles an octahedron. RESULTS 30 41 tetrahedral protein_state The four trimers arrange in a tetrahedral fashion, creating a central cavity inside the dodecamer. Because each trimer is triangular, the resulting arrangement resembles an octahedron. RESULTS 62 76 central cavity site The four trimers arrange in a tetrahedral fashion, creating a central cavity inside the dodecamer. Because each trimer is triangular, the resulting arrangement resembles an octahedron. RESULTS 88 97 dodecamer oligomeric_state The four trimers arrange in a tetrahedral fashion, creating a central cavity inside the dodecamer. Because each trimer is triangular, the resulting arrangement resembles an octahedron. RESULTS 112 118 trimer oligomeric_state The four trimers arrange in a tetrahedral fashion, creating a central cavity inside the dodecamer. Because each trimer is triangular, the resulting arrangement resembles an octahedron. RESULTS 122 132 triangular protein_state The four trimers arrange in a tetrahedral fashion, creating a central cavity inside the dodecamer. Because each trimer is triangular, the resulting arrangement resembles an octahedron. RESULTS 173 183 octahedron protein_state The four trimers arrange in a tetrahedral fashion, creating a central cavity inside the dodecamer. Because each trimer is triangular, the resulting arrangement resembles an octahedron. RESULTS 15 25 β-hairpins structure_element Each of the 12 β-hairpins constitutes an edge of the octahedron, and the triangular trimers occupy four of the eight faces of the octahedron. RESULTS 53 63 octahedron protein_state Each of the 12 β-hairpins constitutes an edge of the octahedron, and the triangular trimers occupy four of the eight faces of the octahedron. RESULTS 73 83 triangular protein_state Each of the 12 β-hairpins constitutes an edge of the octahedron, and the triangular trimers occupy four of the eight faces of the octahedron. RESULTS 84 91 trimers oligomeric_state Each of the 12 β-hairpins constitutes an edge of the octahedron, and the triangular trimers occupy four of the eight faces of the octahedron. RESULTS 130 140 octahedron protein_state Each of the 12 β-hairpins constitutes an edge of the octahedron, and the triangular trimers occupy four of the eight faces of the octahedron. RESULTS 26 36 octahedral protein_state Figure 4A illustrates the octahedral shape of the dodecamer. RESULTS 50 59 dodecamer oligomeric_state Figure 4A illustrates the octahedral shape of the dodecamer. RESULTS 26 37 tetrahedral protein_state Figure 4B illustrates the tetrahedral arrangement of the four trimers. RESULTS 62 69 trimers oligomeric_state Figure 4B illustrates the tetrahedral arrangement of the four trimers. RESULTS 40 49 dodecamer oligomeric_state X-ray crystallographic structure of the dodecamer formed by peptide 2. (A) View of the dodecamer that illustrates the octahedral shape. (B) View of the dodecamer that illustrates the tetrahedral arrangement of the four trimers that comprise the dodecamer. (C) View of two trimer subunits from inside the cavity of the dodecamer. FIG 60 69 peptide 2 mutant X-ray crystallographic structure of the dodecamer formed by peptide 2. (A) View of the dodecamer that illustrates the octahedral shape. (B) View of the dodecamer that illustrates the tetrahedral arrangement of the four trimers that comprise the dodecamer. (C) View of two trimer subunits from inside the cavity of the dodecamer. FIG 87 96 dodecamer oligomeric_state X-ray crystallographic structure of the dodecamer formed by peptide 2. (A) View of the dodecamer that illustrates the octahedral shape. (B) View of the dodecamer that illustrates the tetrahedral arrangement of the four trimers that comprise the dodecamer. (C) View of two trimer subunits from inside the cavity of the dodecamer. FIG 118 128 octahedral protein_state X-ray crystallographic structure of the dodecamer formed by peptide 2. (A) View of the dodecamer that illustrates the octahedral shape. (B) View of the dodecamer that illustrates the tetrahedral arrangement of the four trimers that comprise the dodecamer. (C) View of two trimer subunits from inside the cavity of the dodecamer. FIG 152 161 dodecamer oligomeric_state X-ray crystallographic structure of the dodecamer formed by peptide 2. (A) View of the dodecamer that illustrates the octahedral shape. (B) View of the dodecamer that illustrates the tetrahedral arrangement of the four trimers that comprise the dodecamer. (C) View of two trimer subunits from inside the cavity of the dodecamer. FIG 183 194 tetrahedral protein_state X-ray crystallographic structure of the dodecamer formed by peptide 2. (A) View of the dodecamer that illustrates the octahedral shape. (B) View of the dodecamer that illustrates the tetrahedral arrangement of the four trimers that comprise the dodecamer. (C) View of two trimer subunits from inside the cavity of the dodecamer. FIG 219 226 trimers oligomeric_state X-ray crystallographic structure of the dodecamer formed by peptide 2. (A) View of the dodecamer that illustrates the octahedral shape. (B) View of the dodecamer that illustrates the tetrahedral arrangement of the four trimers that comprise the dodecamer. (C) View of two trimer subunits from inside the cavity of the dodecamer. FIG 245 254 dodecamer oligomeric_state X-ray crystallographic structure of the dodecamer formed by peptide 2. (A) View of the dodecamer that illustrates the octahedral shape. (B) View of the dodecamer that illustrates the tetrahedral arrangement of the four trimers that comprise the dodecamer. (C) View of two trimer subunits from inside the cavity of the dodecamer. FIG 272 278 trimer oligomeric_state X-ray crystallographic structure of the dodecamer formed by peptide 2. (A) View of the dodecamer that illustrates the octahedral shape. (B) View of the dodecamer that illustrates the tetrahedral arrangement of the four trimers that comprise the dodecamer. (C) View of two trimer subunits from inside the cavity of the dodecamer. FIG 279 287 subunits structure_element X-ray crystallographic structure of the dodecamer formed by peptide 2. (A) View of the dodecamer that illustrates the octahedral shape. (B) View of the dodecamer that illustrates the tetrahedral arrangement of the four trimers that comprise the dodecamer. (C) View of two trimer subunits from inside the cavity of the dodecamer. FIG 304 310 cavity site X-ray crystallographic structure of the dodecamer formed by peptide 2. (A) View of the dodecamer that illustrates the octahedral shape. (B) View of the dodecamer that illustrates the tetrahedral arrangement of the four trimers that comprise the dodecamer. (C) View of two trimer subunits from inside the cavity of the dodecamer. FIG 318 327 dodecamer oligomeric_state X-ray crystallographic structure of the dodecamer formed by peptide 2. (A) View of the dodecamer that illustrates the octahedral shape. (B) View of the dodecamer that illustrates the tetrahedral arrangement of the four trimers that comprise the dodecamer. (C) View of two trimer subunits from inside the cavity of the dodecamer. FIG 9 12 L17 residue_name_number Residues L17, L34, and V36 are shown as spheres, illustrating the hydrophobic packing that occurs at the six vertices of the dodecamer. (D) Detailed view of one of the six vertices of the dodecamer. FIG 14 17 L34 residue_name_number Residues L17, L34, and V36 are shown as spheres, illustrating the hydrophobic packing that occurs at the six vertices of the dodecamer. (D) Detailed view of one of the six vertices of the dodecamer. FIG 23 26 V36 residue_name_number Residues L17, L34, and V36 are shown as spheres, illustrating the hydrophobic packing that occurs at the six vertices of the dodecamer. (D) Detailed view of one of the six vertices of the dodecamer. FIG 66 85 hydrophobic packing bond_interaction Residues L17, L34, and V36 are shown as spheres, illustrating the hydrophobic packing that occurs at the six vertices of the dodecamer. (D) Detailed view of one of the six vertices of the dodecamer. FIG 125 134 dodecamer oligomeric_state Residues L17, L34, and V36 are shown as spheres, illustrating the hydrophobic packing that occurs at the six vertices of the dodecamer. (D) Detailed view of one of the six vertices of the dodecamer. FIG 188 197 dodecamer oligomeric_state Residues L17, L34, and V36 are shown as spheres, illustrating the hydrophobic packing that occurs at the six vertices of the dodecamer. (D) Detailed view of one of the six vertices of the dodecamer. FIG 4 7 F19 residue_name_number The F19 faces of the trimers line the interior of the dodecamer. RESULTS 21 28 trimers oligomeric_state The F19 faces of the trimers line the interior of the dodecamer. RESULTS 54 63 dodecamer oligomeric_state The F19 faces of the trimers line the interior of the dodecamer. RESULTS 21 40 hydrophobic packing bond_interaction At the six vertices, hydrophobic packing between the side chains of L17, L34, and V36 helps stabilize the dodecamer (Figures 4C and D). RESULTS 68 71 L17 residue_name_number At the six vertices, hydrophobic packing between the side chains of L17, L34, and V36 helps stabilize the dodecamer (Figures 4C and D). RESULTS 73 76 L34 residue_name_number At the six vertices, hydrophobic packing between the side chains of L17, L34, and V36 helps stabilize the dodecamer (Figures 4C and D). RESULTS 82 85 V36 residue_name_number At the six vertices, hydrophobic packing between the side chains of L17, L34, and V36 helps stabilize the dodecamer (Figures 4C and D). RESULTS 106 115 dodecamer oligomeric_state At the six vertices, hydrophobic packing between the side chains of L17, L34, and V36 helps stabilize the dodecamer (Figures 4C and D). RESULTS 40 43 D23 residue_name_number Salt bridges between the side chains of D23 and δOrn at the vertices further stabilize the dodecamer. RESULTS 48 52 δOrn structure_element Salt bridges between the side chains of D23 and δOrn at the vertices further stabilize the dodecamer. RESULTS 91 100 dodecamer oligomeric_state Salt bridges between the side chains of D23 and δOrn at the vertices further stabilize the dodecamer. RESULTS 38 40 Aβ protein Each of the six vertices includes two Aβ25–28 loops that extend past the core of the dodecamer without making any substantial intermolecular contacts. RESULTS 40 45 25–28 residue_range Each of the six vertices includes two Aβ25–28 loops that extend past the core of the dodecamer without making any substantial intermolecular contacts. RESULTS 46 51 loops structure_element Each of the six vertices includes two Aβ25–28 loops that extend past the core of the dodecamer without making any substantial intermolecular contacts. RESULTS 73 77 core structure_element Each of the six vertices includes two Aβ25–28 loops that extend past the core of the dodecamer without making any substantial intermolecular contacts. RESULTS 85 94 dodecamer oligomeric_state Each of the six vertices includes two Aβ25–28 loops that extend past the core of the dodecamer without making any substantial intermolecular contacts. RESULTS 20 29 dodecamer oligomeric_state The exterior of the dodecamer displays four F20 faces (Figure S3). RESULTS 44 47 F20 residue_name_number The exterior of the dodecamer displays four F20 faces (Figure S3). RESULTS 7 22 crystal lattice evidence In the crystal lattice, each F20 face of one dodecamer packs against an F20 face of another dodecamer. RESULTS 29 32 F20 residue_name_number In the crystal lattice, each F20 face of one dodecamer packs against an F20 face of another dodecamer. RESULTS 45 54 dodecamer oligomeric_state In the crystal lattice, each F20 face of one dodecamer packs against an F20 face of another dodecamer. RESULTS 72 75 F20 residue_name_number In the crystal lattice, each F20 face of one dodecamer packs against an F20 face of another dodecamer. RESULTS 92 101 dodecamer oligomeric_state In the crystal lattice, each F20 face of one dodecamer packs against an F20 face of another dodecamer. RESULTS 46 55 dodecamer oligomeric_state Although the asymmetric unit comprises half a dodecamer, the crystal lattice may be thought of as being built of dodecamers. RESULTS 61 76 crystal lattice evidence Although the asymmetric unit comprises half a dodecamer, the crystal lattice may be thought of as being built of dodecamers. RESULTS 113 123 dodecamers oligomeric_state Although the asymmetric unit comprises half a dodecamer, the crystal lattice may be thought of as being built of dodecamers. RESULTS 4 24 electron density map evidence The electron density map for the X-ray crystallographic structure of peptide 2 has long tubes of electron density inside the central cavity of the dodecamer. RESULTS 33 65 X-ray crystallographic structure evidence The electron density map for the X-ray crystallographic structure of peptide 2 has long tubes of electron density inside the central cavity of the dodecamer. RESULTS 69 78 peptide 2 mutant The electron density map for the X-ray crystallographic structure of peptide 2 has long tubes of electron density inside the central cavity of the dodecamer. RESULTS 97 113 electron density evidence The electron density map for the X-ray crystallographic structure of peptide 2 has long tubes of electron density inside the central cavity of the dodecamer. RESULTS 125 139 central cavity site The electron density map for the X-ray crystallographic structure of peptide 2 has long tubes of electron density inside the central cavity of the dodecamer. RESULTS 147 156 dodecamer oligomeric_state The electron density map for the X-ray crystallographic structure of peptide 2 has long tubes of electron density inside the central cavity of the dodecamer. RESULTS 28 44 electron density evidence The shape and length of the electron density is consistent with the structure of Jeffamine M-600, which is an essential component of the crystallization conditions. RESULTS 68 77 structure evidence The shape and length of the electron density is consistent with the structure of Jeffamine M-600, which is an essential component of the crystallization conditions. RESULTS 81 96 Jeffamine M-600 chemical The shape and length of the electron density is consistent with the structure of Jeffamine M-600, which is an essential component of the crystallization conditions. RESULTS 0 15 Jeffamine M-600 chemical Jeffamine M-600 is a polypropylene glycol derivative with a 2-methoxyethoxy unit at one end and a 2-aminopropyl unit at the other end. RESULTS 9 24 Jeffamine M-600 chemical Although Jeffamine M-600 is a heterogeneous mixture with varying chain lengths and stereochemistry, we modeled a single stereoisomer with nine propylene glycol units (n = 9) to fit the electron density. RESULTS 185 201 electron density evidence Although Jeffamine M-600 is a heterogeneous mixture with varying chain lengths and stereochemistry, we modeled a single stereoisomer with nine propylene glycol units (n = 9) to fit the electron density. RESULTS 4 19 Jeffamine M-600 chemical The Jeffamine M-600 appears to stabilize the dodecamer by occupying the central cavity and making hydrophobic contacts with residues lining the cavity (Figure S3). RESULTS 45 54 dodecamer oligomeric_state The Jeffamine M-600 appears to stabilize the dodecamer by occupying the central cavity and making hydrophobic contacts with residues lining the cavity (Figure S3). RESULTS 72 86 central cavity site The Jeffamine M-600 appears to stabilize the dodecamer by occupying the central cavity and making hydrophobic contacts with residues lining the cavity (Figure S3). RESULTS 98 118 hydrophobic contacts bond_interaction The Jeffamine M-600 appears to stabilize the dodecamer by occupying the central cavity and making hydrophobic contacts with residues lining the cavity (Figure S3). RESULTS 144 150 cavity site The Jeffamine M-600 appears to stabilize the dodecamer by occupying the central cavity and making hydrophobic contacts with residues lining the cavity (Figure S3). RESULTS 5 14 dodecamer oligomeric_state In a dodecamer formed by full-length Aβ, the hydrophobic C-terminal residues (Aβ37–40 or Aβ37–42) might play a similar role in filling the dodecamer and thus create a packed hydrophobic core within the central cavity of the dodecamer. RESULTS 25 36 full-length protein_state In a dodecamer formed by full-length Aβ, the hydrophobic C-terminal residues (Aβ37–40 or Aβ37–42) might play a similar role in filling the dodecamer and thus create a packed hydrophobic core within the central cavity of the dodecamer. RESULTS 37 39 Aβ protein In a dodecamer formed by full-length Aβ, the hydrophobic C-terminal residues (Aβ37–40 or Aβ37–42) might play a similar role in filling the dodecamer and thus create a packed hydrophobic core within the central cavity of the dodecamer. RESULTS 78 80 Aβ protein In a dodecamer formed by full-length Aβ, the hydrophobic C-terminal residues (Aβ37–40 or Aβ37–42) might play a similar role in filling the dodecamer and thus create a packed hydrophobic core within the central cavity of the dodecamer. RESULTS 80 85 37–40 residue_range In a dodecamer formed by full-length Aβ, the hydrophobic C-terminal residues (Aβ37–40 or Aβ37–42) might play a similar role in filling the dodecamer and thus create a packed hydrophobic core within the central cavity of the dodecamer. RESULTS 89 91 Aβ protein In a dodecamer formed by full-length Aβ, the hydrophobic C-terminal residues (Aβ37–40 or Aβ37–42) might play a similar role in filling the dodecamer and thus create a packed hydrophobic core within the central cavity of the dodecamer. RESULTS 91 96 37–42 residue_range In a dodecamer formed by full-length Aβ, the hydrophobic C-terminal residues (Aβ37–40 or Aβ37–42) might play a similar role in filling the dodecamer and thus create a packed hydrophobic core within the central cavity of the dodecamer. RESULTS 139 148 dodecamer oligomeric_state In a dodecamer formed by full-length Aβ, the hydrophobic C-terminal residues (Aβ37–40 or Aβ37–42) might play a similar role in filling the dodecamer and thus create a packed hydrophobic core within the central cavity of the dodecamer. RESULTS 174 190 hydrophobic core site In a dodecamer formed by full-length Aβ, the hydrophobic C-terminal residues (Aβ37–40 or Aβ37–42) might play a similar role in filling the dodecamer and thus create a packed hydrophobic core within the central cavity of the dodecamer. RESULTS 202 216 central cavity site In a dodecamer formed by full-length Aβ, the hydrophobic C-terminal residues (Aβ37–40 or Aβ37–42) might play a similar role in filling the dodecamer and thus create a packed hydrophobic core within the central cavity of the dodecamer. RESULTS 224 233 dodecamer oligomeric_state In a dodecamer formed by full-length Aβ, the hydrophobic C-terminal residues (Aβ37–40 or Aβ37–42) might play a similar role in filling the dodecamer and thus create a packed hydrophobic core within the central cavity of the dodecamer. RESULTS 0 12 Annular Pore site Annular Pore RESULTS 5 15 dodecamers oligomeric_state Five dodecamers assemble to form an annular porelike structure (Figure 5A). RESULTS 44 52 porelike structure_element Five dodecamers assemble to form an annular porelike structure (Figure 5A). RESULTS 0 19 Hydrophobic packing bond_interaction Hydrophobic packing between the F20 faces of trimers displayed on the outer surface of each dodecamer stabilizes the porelike assembly. RESULTS 32 35 F20 residue_name_number Hydrophobic packing between the F20 faces of trimers displayed on the outer surface of each dodecamer stabilizes the porelike assembly. RESULTS 45 52 trimers oligomeric_state Hydrophobic packing between the F20 faces of trimers displayed on the outer surface of each dodecamer stabilizes the porelike assembly. RESULTS 92 101 dodecamer oligomeric_state Hydrophobic packing between the F20 faces of trimers displayed on the outer surface of each dodecamer stabilizes the porelike assembly. RESULTS 50 57 trimers oligomeric_state Two morphologically distinct interactions between trimers occur at the interfaces of the five dodecamers: one in which the trimers are eclipsed (Figure 5B), and one in which the trimers are staggered (Figure 5C). RESULTS 71 81 interfaces site Two morphologically distinct interactions between trimers occur at the interfaces of the five dodecamers: one in which the trimers are eclipsed (Figure 5B), and one in which the trimers are staggered (Figure 5C). RESULTS 94 104 dodecamers oligomeric_state Two morphologically distinct interactions between trimers occur at the interfaces of the five dodecamers: one in which the trimers are eclipsed (Figure 5B), and one in which the trimers are staggered (Figure 5C). RESULTS 123 130 trimers oligomeric_state Two morphologically distinct interactions between trimers occur at the interfaces of the five dodecamers: one in which the trimers are eclipsed (Figure 5B), and one in which the trimers are staggered (Figure 5C). RESULTS 135 143 eclipsed protein_state Two morphologically distinct interactions between trimers occur at the interfaces of the five dodecamers: one in which the trimers are eclipsed (Figure 5B), and one in which the trimers are staggered (Figure 5C). RESULTS 178 185 trimers oligomeric_state Two morphologically distinct interactions between trimers occur at the interfaces of the five dodecamers: one in which the trimers are eclipsed (Figure 5B), and one in which the trimers are staggered (Figure 5C). RESULTS 190 199 staggered protein_state Two morphologically distinct interactions between trimers occur at the interfaces of the five dodecamers: one in which the trimers are eclipsed (Figure 5B), and one in which the trimers are staggered (Figure 5C). RESULTS 0 19 Hydrophobic packing bond_interaction Hydrophobic packing between the side chains of F20, I31, and E22 stabilizes these interfaces (Figure 5D and E). RESULTS 47 50 F20 residue_name_number Hydrophobic packing between the side chains of F20, I31, and E22 stabilizes these interfaces (Figure 5D and E). RESULTS 52 55 I31 residue_name_number Hydrophobic packing between the side chains of F20, I31, and E22 stabilizes these interfaces (Figure 5D and E). RESULTS 61 64 E22 residue_name_number Hydrophobic packing between the side chains of F20, I31, and E22 stabilizes these interfaces (Figure 5D and E). RESULTS 82 92 interfaces site Hydrophobic packing between the side chains of F20, I31, and E22 stabilizes these interfaces (Figure 5D and E). RESULTS 4 16 annular pore site The annular pore contains three eclipsed interfaces and two staggered interfaces. RESULTS 32 40 eclipsed protein_state The annular pore contains three eclipsed interfaces and two staggered interfaces. RESULTS 41 51 interfaces site The annular pore contains three eclipsed interfaces and two staggered interfaces. RESULTS 60 69 staggered protein_state The annular pore contains three eclipsed interfaces and two staggered interfaces. RESULTS 70 80 interfaces site The annular pore contains three eclipsed interfaces and two staggered interfaces. RESULTS 4 12 eclipsed protein_state The eclipsed interfaces occur between dodecamers 1 and 2, 1 and 5, and 3 and 4, as shown in Figure 5A. RESULTS 13 23 interfaces site The eclipsed interfaces occur between dodecamers 1 and 2, 1 and 5, and 3 and 4, as shown in Figure 5A. RESULTS 38 56 dodecamers 1 and 2 structure_element The eclipsed interfaces occur between dodecamers 1 and 2, 1 and 5, and 3 and 4, as shown in Figure 5A. RESULTS 58 65 1 and 5 structure_element The eclipsed interfaces occur between dodecamers 1 and 2, 1 and 5, and 3 and 4, as shown in Figure 5A. RESULTS 71 78 3 and 4 structure_element The eclipsed interfaces occur between dodecamers 1 and 2, 1 and 5, and 3 and 4, as shown in Figure 5A. RESULTS 4 13 staggered protein_state The staggered interfaces occur between dodecamers 2 and 3 and 4 and 5. RESULTS 14 24 interfaces site The staggered interfaces occur between dodecamers 2 and 3 and 4 and 5. RESULTS 39 57 dodecamers 2 and 3 structure_element The staggered interfaces occur between dodecamers 2 and 3 and 4 and 5. RESULTS 62 69 4 and 5 structure_element The staggered interfaces occur between dodecamers 2 and 3 and 4 and 5. RESULTS 4 16 annular pore site The annular pore is not completely flat, instead, adopting a slightly puckered shape, which accommodates the eclipsed and staggered interfaces. RESULTS 109 117 eclipsed protein_state The annular pore is not completely flat, instead, adopting a slightly puckered shape, which accommodates the eclipsed and staggered interfaces. RESULTS 122 131 staggered protein_state The annular pore is not completely flat, instead, adopting a slightly puckered shape, which accommodates the eclipsed and staggered interfaces. RESULTS 132 142 interfaces site The annular pore is not completely flat, instead, adopting a slightly puckered shape, which accommodates the eclipsed and staggered interfaces. RESULTS 4 6 Aβ protein Ten Aβ25–28 loops from the vertices of the five dodecamers line the hole in the center of the pore. RESULTS 6 11 25–28 residue_range Ten Aβ25–28 loops from the vertices of the five dodecamers line the hole in the center of the pore. RESULTS 12 17 loops structure_element Ten Aβ25–28 loops from the vertices of the five dodecamers line the hole in the center of the pore. RESULTS 48 58 dodecamers oligomeric_state Ten Aβ25–28 loops from the vertices of the five dodecamers line the hole in the center of the pore. RESULTS 94 98 pore site Ten Aβ25–28 loops from the vertices of the five dodecamers line the hole in the center of the pore. RESULTS 31 34 S26 residue_name_number The hydrophilic side chains of S26, N27, and K28 decorate the hole. RESULTS 36 39 N27 residue_name_number The hydrophilic side chains of S26, N27, and K28 decorate the hole. RESULTS 45 48 K28 residue_name_number The hydrophilic side chains of S26, N27, and K28 decorate the hole. RESULTS 0 32 X-ray crystallographic structure evidence X-ray crystallographic structure of the annular pore formed by peptide 2. (A) Annular porelike structure illustrating the relationship of the five dodecamers that form the pore (top view). FIG 40 52 annular pore site X-ray crystallographic structure of the annular pore formed by peptide 2. (A) Annular porelike structure illustrating the relationship of the five dodecamers that form the pore (top view). FIG 63 72 peptide 2 mutant X-ray crystallographic structure of the annular pore formed by peptide 2. (A) Annular porelike structure illustrating the relationship of the five dodecamers that form the pore (top view). FIG 78 94 Annular porelike structure_element X-ray crystallographic structure of the annular pore formed by peptide 2. (A) Annular porelike structure illustrating the relationship of the five dodecamers that form the pore (top view). FIG 95 104 structure evidence X-ray crystallographic structure of the annular pore formed by peptide 2. (A) Annular porelike structure illustrating the relationship of the five dodecamers that form the pore (top view). FIG 147 157 dodecamers oligomeric_state X-ray crystallographic structure of the annular pore formed by peptide 2. (A) Annular porelike structure illustrating the relationship of the five dodecamers that form the pore (top view). FIG 172 176 pore site X-ray crystallographic structure of the annular pore formed by peptide 2. (A) Annular porelike structure illustrating the relationship of the five dodecamers that form the pore (top view). FIG 5 23 Eclipsed interface site (B) Eclipsed interface between dodecamers 1 and 2 (side view). FIG 32 50 dodecamers 1 and 2 structure_element (B) Eclipsed interface between dodecamers 1 and 2 (side view). FIG 9 27 eclipsed interface site The same eclipsed interface also occurs between dodecamers 1 and 5 and 3 and 4. (C) Staggered interface between dodecamers 2 and 3 (side view). FIG 48 66 dodecamers 1 and 5 structure_element The same eclipsed interface also occurs between dodecamers 1 and 5 and 3 and 4. (C) Staggered interface between dodecamers 2 and 3 (side view). FIG 71 78 3 and 4 structure_element The same eclipsed interface also occurs between dodecamers 1 and 5 and 3 and 4. (C) Staggered interface between dodecamers 2 and 3 (side view). FIG 84 103 Staggered interface site The same eclipsed interface also occurs between dodecamers 1 and 5 and 3 and 4. (C) Staggered interface between dodecamers 2 and 3 (side view). FIG 112 130 dodecamers 2 and 3 structure_element The same eclipsed interface also occurs between dodecamers 1 and 5 and 3 and 4. (C) Staggered interface between dodecamers 2 and 3 (side view). FIG 9 28 staggered interface site The same staggered interface also occurs between dodecamers 4 and 5. (D) Eclipsed interface between dodecamers 1 and 5 (top view). FIG 73 91 Eclipsed interface site The same staggered interface also occurs between dodecamers 4 and 5. (D) Eclipsed interface between dodecamers 1 and 5 (top view). FIG 100 118 dodecamers 1 and 5 structure_element The same staggered interface also occurs between dodecamers 4 and 5. (D) Eclipsed interface between dodecamers 1 and 5 (top view). FIG 4 16 annular pore site The annular pore is comparable in size to other large protein assemblies. RESULTS 46 50 pore site The diameter of the hole in the center of the pore is ∼2 nm. RESULTS 21 25 pore site The thickness of the pore is ∼5 nm, which is comparable to that of a lipid bilayer membrane. RESULTS 33 45 annular pore site It is important to note that the annular pore formed by peptide 2 is not a discrete unit in the crystal lattice. RESULTS 56 65 peptide 2 mutant It is important to note that the annular pore formed by peptide 2 is not a discrete unit in the crystal lattice. RESULTS 96 111 crystal lattice evidence It is important to note that the annular pore formed by peptide 2 is not a discrete unit in the crystal lattice. RESULTS 12 27 crystal lattice evidence Rather, the crystal lattice is composed of conjoined annular pores in which all four F20 faces on the surface of each dodecamer contact F20 faces on other dodecamers (Figure S4). RESULTS 53 66 annular pores site Rather, the crystal lattice is composed of conjoined annular pores in which all four F20 faces on the surface of each dodecamer contact F20 faces on other dodecamers (Figure S4). RESULTS 85 88 F20 residue_name_number Rather, the crystal lattice is composed of conjoined annular pores in which all four F20 faces on the surface of each dodecamer contact F20 faces on other dodecamers (Figure S4). RESULTS 118 127 dodecamer oligomeric_state Rather, the crystal lattice is composed of conjoined annular pores in which all four F20 faces on the surface of each dodecamer contact F20 faces on other dodecamers (Figure S4). RESULTS 136 139 F20 residue_name_number Rather, the crystal lattice is composed of conjoined annular pores in which all four F20 faces on the surface of each dodecamer contact F20 faces on other dodecamers (Figure S4). RESULTS 155 165 dodecamers oligomeric_state Rather, the crystal lattice is composed of conjoined annular pores in which all four F20 faces on the surface of each dodecamer contact F20 faces on other dodecamers (Figure S4). RESULTS 4 19 crystal lattice evidence The crystal lattice shows how the dodecamers can further assemble to form larger structures. RESULTS 34 44 dodecamers oligomeric_state The crystal lattice shows how the dodecamers can further assemble to form larger structures. RESULTS 5 14 dodecamer oligomeric_state Each dodecamer may be thought of as a tetravalent building block with the potential to assemble on all four faces to form higher-order supramolecular assemblies. RESULTS 4 32 X-ray crystallographic study experimental_method The X-ray crystallographic study of peptide 2 described here provides high-resolution structures of oligomers formed by an Aβ17–36 β-hairpin. DISCUSS 36 45 peptide 2 mutant The X-ray crystallographic study of peptide 2 described here provides high-resolution structures of oligomers formed by an Aβ17–36 β-hairpin. DISCUSS 86 96 structures evidence The X-ray crystallographic study of peptide 2 described here provides high-resolution structures of oligomers formed by an Aβ17–36 β-hairpin. DISCUSS 100 109 oligomers oligomeric_state The X-ray crystallographic study of peptide 2 described here provides high-resolution structures of oligomers formed by an Aβ17–36 β-hairpin. DISCUSS 123 125 Aβ protein The X-ray crystallographic study of peptide 2 described here provides high-resolution structures of oligomers formed by an Aβ17–36 β-hairpin. DISCUSS 125 130 17–36 residue_range The X-ray crystallographic study of peptide 2 described here provides high-resolution structures of oligomers formed by an Aβ17–36 β-hairpin. DISCUSS 131 140 β-hairpin structure_element The X-ray crystallographic study of peptide 2 described here provides high-resolution structures of oligomers formed by an Aβ17–36 β-hairpin. DISCUSS 4 29 crystallographic assembly evidence The crystallographic assembly of peptide 2 into a trimer, dodecamer, and annular pore provides a model for the assembly of the full-length Aβ peptide to form oligomers. DISCUSS 33 42 peptide 2 mutant The crystallographic assembly of peptide 2 into a trimer, dodecamer, and annular pore provides a model for the assembly of the full-length Aβ peptide to form oligomers. DISCUSS 50 56 trimer oligomeric_state The crystallographic assembly of peptide 2 into a trimer, dodecamer, and annular pore provides a model for the assembly of the full-length Aβ peptide to form oligomers. DISCUSS 58 67 dodecamer oligomeric_state The crystallographic assembly of peptide 2 into a trimer, dodecamer, and annular pore provides a model for the assembly of the full-length Aβ peptide to form oligomers. DISCUSS 73 85 annular pore site The crystallographic assembly of peptide 2 into a trimer, dodecamer, and annular pore provides a model for the assembly of the full-length Aβ peptide to form oligomers. DISCUSS 127 138 full-length protein_state The crystallographic assembly of peptide 2 into a trimer, dodecamer, and annular pore provides a model for the assembly of the full-length Aβ peptide to form oligomers. DISCUSS 139 141 Aβ protein The crystallographic assembly of peptide 2 into a trimer, dodecamer, and annular pore provides a model for the assembly of the full-length Aβ peptide to form oligomers. DISCUSS 158 167 oligomers oligomeric_state The crystallographic assembly of peptide 2 into a trimer, dodecamer, and annular pore provides a model for the assembly of the full-length Aβ peptide to form oligomers. DISCUSS 14 16 Aβ protein In this model Aβ folds to form a β-hairpin comprising the hydrophobic central and C-terminal regions. DISCUSS 33 42 β-hairpin structure_element In this model Aβ folds to form a β-hairpin comprising the hydrophobic central and C-terminal regions. DISCUSS 70 100 central and C-terminal regions structure_element In this model Aβ folds to form a β-hairpin comprising the hydrophobic central and C-terminal regions. DISCUSS 6 16 β-hairpins structure_element Three β-hairpins assemble to form a trimer, and four trimers assemble to form a dodecamer. DISCUSS 36 42 trimer oligomeric_state Three β-hairpins assemble to form a trimer, and four trimers assemble to form a dodecamer. DISCUSS 53 60 trimers oligomeric_state Three β-hairpins assemble to form a trimer, and four trimers assemble to form a dodecamer. DISCUSS 80 89 dodecamer oligomeric_state Three β-hairpins assemble to form a trimer, and four trimers assemble to form a dodecamer. DISCUSS 4 14 dodecamers oligomeric_state The dodecamers further assemble to form an annular pore (Figure 6). DISCUSS 43 55 annular pore site The dodecamers further assemble to form an annular pore (Figure 6). DISCUSS 42 44 Aβ protein Model for the hierarchical assembly of an Aβ β-hairpin into a trimer, dodecamer, and annular pore based on the crystallographic assembly of peptide 2. FIG 45 54 β-hairpin structure_element Model for the hierarchical assembly of an Aβ β-hairpin into a trimer, dodecamer, and annular pore based on the crystallographic assembly of peptide 2. FIG 62 68 trimer oligomeric_state Model for the hierarchical assembly of an Aβ β-hairpin into a trimer, dodecamer, and annular pore based on the crystallographic assembly of peptide 2. FIG 70 79 dodecamer oligomeric_state Model for the hierarchical assembly of an Aβ β-hairpin into a trimer, dodecamer, and annular pore based on the crystallographic assembly of peptide 2. FIG 85 97 annular pore site Model for the hierarchical assembly of an Aβ β-hairpin into a trimer, dodecamer, and annular pore based on the crystallographic assembly of peptide 2. FIG 140 149 peptide 2 mutant Model for the hierarchical assembly of an Aβ β-hairpin into a trimer, dodecamer, and annular pore based on the crystallographic assembly of peptide 2. FIG 0 9 Monomeric oligomeric_state Monomeric Aβ folds to form a β-hairpin in which the hydrophobic central and C-terminal regions form an antiparallel β-sheet. FIG 10 12 Aβ protein Monomeric Aβ folds to form a β-hairpin in which the hydrophobic central and C-terminal regions form an antiparallel β-sheet. FIG 29 38 β-hairpin structure_element Monomeric Aβ folds to form a β-hairpin in which the hydrophobic central and C-terminal regions form an antiparallel β-sheet. FIG 64 71 central structure_element Monomeric Aβ folds to form a β-hairpin in which the hydrophobic central and C-terminal regions form an antiparallel β-sheet. FIG 76 94 C-terminal regions structure_element Monomeric Aβ folds to form a β-hairpin in which the hydrophobic central and C-terminal regions form an antiparallel β-sheet. FIG 103 123 antiparallel β-sheet structure_element Monomeric Aβ folds to form a β-hairpin in which the hydrophobic central and C-terminal regions form an antiparallel β-sheet. FIG 6 15 β-hairpin structure_element Three β-hairpin monomers assemble to form a triangular trimer. FIG 16 24 monomers oligomeric_state Three β-hairpin monomers assemble to form a triangular trimer. FIG 44 54 triangular protein_state Three β-hairpin monomers assemble to form a triangular trimer. FIG 55 61 trimer oligomeric_state Three β-hairpin monomers assemble to form a triangular trimer. FIG 5 15 triangular protein_state Four triangular trimers assemble to form a dodecamer. FIG 16 23 trimers oligomeric_state Four triangular trimers assemble to form a dodecamer. FIG 43 52 dodecamer oligomeric_state Four triangular trimers assemble to form a dodecamer. FIG 5 15 dodecamers oligomeric_state Five dodecamers assemble to form an annular pore. FIG 36 48 annular pore site Five dodecamers assemble to form an annular pore. FIG 45 49 Aβ42 protein The molecular weights shown correspond to an Aβ42 monomer (∼4.5 kDa), an Aβ42 trimer (∼13.5 kDa), an Aβ42 dodecamer (∼54 kDa), and an Aβ42 annular pore composed of five dodecamers (∼270 kDa). FIG 50 57 monomer oligomeric_state The molecular weights shown correspond to an Aβ42 monomer (∼4.5 kDa), an Aβ42 trimer (∼13.5 kDa), an Aβ42 dodecamer (∼54 kDa), and an Aβ42 annular pore composed of five dodecamers (∼270 kDa). FIG 73 77 Aβ42 protein The molecular weights shown correspond to an Aβ42 monomer (∼4.5 kDa), an Aβ42 trimer (∼13.5 kDa), an Aβ42 dodecamer (∼54 kDa), and an Aβ42 annular pore composed of five dodecamers (∼270 kDa). FIG 78 84 trimer oligomeric_state The molecular weights shown correspond to an Aβ42 monomer (∼4.5 kDa), an Aβ42 trimer (∼13.5 kDa), an Aβ42 dodecamer (∼54 kDa), and an Aβ42 annular pore composed of five dodecamers (∼270 kDa). FIG 101 105 Aβ42 protein The molecular weights shown correspond to an Aβ42 monomer (∼4.5 kDa), an Aβ42 trimer (∼13.5 kDa), an Aβ42 dodecamer (∼54 kDa), and an Aβ42 annular pore composed of five dodecamers (∼270 kDa). FIG 106 115 dodecamer oligomeric_state The molecular weights shown correspond to an Aβ42 monomer (∼4.5 kDa), an Aβ42 trimer (∼13.5 kDa), an Aβ42 dodecamer (∼54 kDa), and an Aβ42 annular pore composed of five dodecamers (∼270 kDa). FIG 134 138 Aβ42 protein The molecular weights shown correspond to an Aβ42 monomer (∼4.5 kDa), an Aβ42 trimer (∼13.5 kDa), an Aβ42 dodecamer (∼54 kDa), and an Aβ42 annular pore composed of five dodecamers (∼270 kDa). FIG 139 151 annular pore site The molecular weights shown correspond to an Aβ42 monomer (∼4.5 kDa), an Aβ42 trimer (∼13.5 kDa), an Aβ42 dodecamer (∼54 kDa), and an Aβ42 annular pore composed of five dodecamers (∼270 kDa). FIG 169 179 dodecamers oligomeric_state The molecular weights shown correspond to an Aβ42 monomer (∼4.5 kDa), an Aβ42 trimer (∼13.5 kDa), an Aβ42 dodecamer (∼54 kDa), and an Aβ42 annular pore composed of five dodecamers (∼270 kDa). FIG 91 93 Aβ protein The model put forth in Figure 6 is consistent with the current understanding of endogenous Aβ oligomerization and explains at atomic resolution many key observations about Aβ oligomers. DISCUSS 172 174 Aβ protein The model put forth in Figure 6 is consistent with the current understanding of endogenous Aβ oligomerization and explains at atomic resolution many key observations about Aβ oligomers. DISCUSS 175 184 oligomers oligomeric_state The model put forth in Figure 6 is consistent with the current understanding of endogenous Aβ oligomerization and explains at atomic resolution many key observations about Aβ oligomers. DISCUSS 32 34 Aβ protein Two general types of endogenous Aβ oligomers have been observed: Aβ oligomers that occur on a pathway to fibrils, or “fibrillar oligomers”, and Aβ oligomers that evade a fibrillar fate, or “nonfibrillar oligomers”.− Fibrillar oligomers accumulate in Alzheimer’s disease later than nonfibrillar oligomers and coincide with the deposition of plaques. DISCUSS 35 44 oligomers oligomeric_state Two general types of endogenous Aβ oligomers have been observed: Aβ oligomers that occur on a pathway to fibrils, or “fibrillar oligomers”, and Aβ oligomers that evade a fibrillar fate, or “nonfibrillar oligomers”.− Fibrillar oligomers accumulate in Alzheimer’s disease later than nonfibrillar oligomers and coincide with the deposition of plaques. DISCUSS 65 67 Aβ protein Two general types of endogenous Aβ oligomers have been observed: Aβ oligomers that occur on a pathway to fibrils, or “fibrillar oligomers”, and Aβ oligomers that evade a fibrillar fate, or “nonfibrillar oligomers”.− Fibrillar oligomers accumulate in Alzheimer’s disease later than nonfibrillar oligomers and coincide with the deposition of plaques. DISCUSS 68 77 oligomers oligomeric_state Two general types of endogenous Aβ oligomers have been observed: Aβ oligomers that occur on a pathway to fibrils, or “fibrillar oligomers”, and Aβ oligomers that evade a fibrillar fate, or “nonfibrillar oligomers”.− Fibrillar oligomers accumulate in Alzheimer’s disease later than nonfibrillar oligomers and coincide with the deposition of plaques. DISCUSS 105 112 fibrils oligomeric_state Two general types of endogenous Aβ oligomers have been observed: Aβ oligomers that occur on a pathway to fibrils, or “fibrillar oligomers”, and Aβ oligomers that evade a fibrillar fate, or “nonfibrillar oligomers”.− Fibrillar oligomers accumulate in Alzheimer’s disease later than nonfibrillar oligomers and coincide with the deposition of plaques. DISCUSS 118 127 fibrillar protein_state Two general types of endogenous Aβ oligomers have been observed: Aβ oligomers that occur on a pathway to fibrils, or “fibrillar oligomers”, and Aβ oligomers that evade a fibrillar fate, or “nonfibrillar oligomers”.− Fibrillar oligomers accumulate in Alzheimer’s disease later than nonfibrillar oligomers and coincide with the deposition of plaques. DISCUSS 128 137 oligomers oligomeric_state Two general types of endogenous Aβ oligomers have been observed: Aβ oligomers that occur on a pathway to fibrils, or “fibrillar oligomers”, and Aβ oligomers that evade a fibrillar fate, or “nonfibrillar oligomers”.− Fibrillar oligomers accumulate in Alzheimer’s disease later than nonfibrillar oligomers and coincide with the deposition of plaques. DISCUSS 144 146 Aβ protein Two general types of endogenous Aβ oligomers have been observed: Aβ oligomers that occur on a pathway to fibrils, or “fibrillar oligomers”, and Aβ oligomers that evade a fibrillar fate, or “nonfibrillar oligomers”.− Fibrillar oligomers accumulate in Alzheimer’s disease later than nonfibrillar oligomers and coincide with the deposition of plaques. DISCUSS 147 156 oligomers oligomeric_state Two general types of endogenous Aβ oligomers have been observed: Aβ oligomers that occur on a pathway to fibrils, or “fibrillar oligomers”, and Aβ oligomers that evade a fibrillar fate, or “nonfibrillar oligomers”.− Fibrillar oligomers accumulate in Alzheimer’s disease later than nonfibrillar oligomers and coincide with the deposition of plaques. DISCUSS 170 179 fibrillar protein_state Two general types of endogenous Aβ oligomers have been observed: Aβ oligomers that occur on a pathway to fibrils, or “fibrillar oligomers”, and Aβ oligomers that evade a fibrillar fate, or “nonfibrillar oligomers”.− Fibrillar oligomers accumulate in Alzheimer’s disease later than nonfibrillar oligomers and coincide with the deposition of plaques. DISCUSS 190 202 nonfibrillar protein_state Two general types of endogenous Aβ oligomers have been observed: Aβ oligomers that occur on a pathway to fibrils, or “fibrillar oligomers”, and Aβ oligomers that evade a fibrillar fate, or “nonfibrillar oligomers”.− Fibrillar oligomers accumulate in Alzheimer’s disease later than nonfibrillar oligomers and coincide with the deposition of plaques. DISCUSS 203 212 oligomers oligomeric_state Two general types of endogenous Aβ oligomers have been observed: Aβ oligomers that occur on a pathway to fibrils, or “fibrillar oligomers”, and Aβ oligomers that evade a fibrillar fate, or “nonfibrillar oligomers”.− Fibrillar oligomers accumulate in Alzheimer’s disease later than nonfibrillar oligomers and coincide with the deposition of plaques. DISCUSS 216 225 Fibrillar protein_state Two general types of endogenous Aβ oligomers have been observed: Aβ oligomers that occur on a pathway to fibrils, or “fibrillar oligomers”, and Aβ oligomers that evade a fibrillar fate, or “nonfibrillar oligomers”.− Fibrillar oligomers accumulate in Alzheimer’s disease later than nonfibrillar oligomers and coincide with the deposition of plaques. DISCUSS 226 235 oligomers oligomeric_state Two general types of endogenous Aβ oligomers have been observed: Aβ oligomers that occur on a pathway to fibrils, or “fibrillar oligomers”, and Aβ oligomers that evade a fibrillar fate, or “nonfibrillar oligomers”.− Fibrillar oligomers accumulate in Alzheimer’s disease later than nonfibrillar oligomers and coincide with the deposition of plaques. DISCUSS 281 293 nonfibrillar protein_state Two general types of endogenous Aβ oligomers have been observed: Aβ oligomers that occur on a pathway to fibrils, or “fibrillar oligomers”, and Aβ oligomers that evade a fibrillar fate, or “nonfibrillar oligomers”.− Fibrillar oligomers accumulate in Alzheimer’s disease later than nonfibrillar oligomers and coincide with the deposition of plaques. DISCUSS 294 303 oligomers oligomeric_state Two general types of endogenous Aβ oligomers have been observed: Aβ oligomers that occur on a pathway to fibrils, or “fibrillar oligomers”, and Aβ oligomers that evade a fibrillar fate, or “nonfibrillar oligomers”.− Fibrillar oligomers accumulate in Alzheimer’s disease later than nonfibrillar oligomers and coincide with the deposition of plaques. DISCUSS 0 12 Nonfibrillar protein_state Nonfibrillar oligomers accumulate early in Alzheimer’s disease before plaque deposition. DISCUSS 13 22 oligomers oligomeric_state Nonfibrillar oligomers accumulate early in Alzheimer’s disease before plaque deposition. DISCUSS 0 9 Fibrillar protein_state Fibrillar and nonfibrillar oligomers have structurally distinct characteristics, which are reflected in their reactivity with the fibril-specific OC antibody and the oligomer-specific A11 antibody. DISCUSS 14 26 nonfibrillar protein_state Fibrillar and nonfibrillar oligomers have structurally distinct characteristics, which are reflected in their reactivity with the fibril-specific OC antibody and the oligomer-specific A11 antibody. DISCUSS 27 36 oligomers oligomeric_state Fibrillar and nonfibrillar oligomers have structurally distinct characteristics, which are reflected in their reactivity with the fibril-specific OC antibody and the oligomer-specific A11 antibody. DISCUSS 166 174 oligomer oligomeric_state Fibrillar and nonfibrillar oligomers have structurally distinct characteristics, which are reflected in their reactivity with the fibril-specific OC antibody and the oligomer-specific A11 antibody. DISCUSS 0 9 Fibrillar protein_state Fibrillar oligomers are recognized by the OC antibody but not the A11 antibody, whereas nonfibrillar oligomers are recognized by the A11 antibody but not the OC antibody. DISCUSS 10 19 oligomers oligomeric_state Fibrillar oligomers are recognized by the OC antibody but not the A11 antibody, whereas nonfibrillar oligomers are recognized by the A11 antibody but not the OC antibody. DISCUSS 88 100 nonfibrillar protein_state Fibrillar oligomers are recognized by the OC antibody but not the A11 antibody, whereas nonfibrillar oligomers are recognized by the A11 antibody but not the OC antibody. DISCUSS 101 110 oligomers oligomeric_state Fibrillar oligomers are recognized by the OC antibody but not the A11 antibody, whereas nonfibrillar oligomers are recognized by the A11 antibody but not the OC antibody. DISCUSS 46 48 Aβ protein These criteria have been used to classify the Aβ oligomers that accumulate in vivo. DISCUSS 49 58 oligomers oligomeric_state These criteria have been used to classify the Aβ oligomers that accumulate in vivo. DISCUSS 0 2 Aβ protein Aβ dimers have been classified as fibrillar oligomers, whereas Aβ trimers, Aβ*56, and APFs have been classified as nonfibrillar oligomers. DISCUSS 3 9 dimers oligomeric_state Aβ dimers have been classified as fibrillar oligomers, whereas Aβ trimers, Aβ*56, and APFs have been classified as nonfibrillar oligomers. DISCUSS 34 43 fibrillar protein_state Aβ dimers have been classified as fibrillar oligomers, whereas Aβ trimers, Aβ*56, and APFs have been classified as nonfibrillar oligomers. DISCUSS 44 53 oligomers oligomeric_state Aβ dimers have been classified as fibrillar oligomers, whereas Aβ trimers, Aβ*56, and APFs have been classified as nonfibrillar oligomers. DISCUSS 63 65 Aβ protein Aβ dimers have been classified as fibrillar oligomers, whereas Aβ trimers, Aβ*56, and APFs have been classified as nonfibrillar oligomers. DISCUSS 66 73 trimers oligomeric_state Aβ dimers have been classified as fibrillar oligomers, whereas Aβ trimers, Aβ*56, and APFs have been classified as nonfibrillar oligomers. DISCUSS 75 80 Aβ*56 complex_assembly Aβ dimers have been classified as fibrillar oligomers, whereas Aβ trimers, Aβ*56, and APFs have been classified as nonfibrillar oligomers. DISCUSS 86 90 APFs complex_assembly Aβ dimers have been classified as fibrillar oligomers, whereas Aβ trimers, Aβ*56, and APFs have been classified as nonfibrillar oligomers. DISCUSS 115 127 nonfibrillar protein_state Aβ dimers have been classified as fibrillar oligomers, whereas Aβ trimers, Aβ*56, and APFs have been classified as nonfibrillar oligomers. DISCUSS 128 137 oligomers oligomeric_state Aβ dimers have been classified as fibrillar oligomers, whereas Aβ trimers, Aβ*56, and APFs have been classified as nonfibrillar oligomers. DISCUSS 67 79 nonfibrillar protein_state Larson and Lesné proposed a model for the endogenous production of nonfibrillar oligomers that explains these observations. DISCUSS 80 89 oligomers oligomeric_state Larson and Lesné proposed a model for the endogenous production of nonfibrillar oligomers that explains these observations. DISCUSS 15 21 folded protein_state In this model, folded Aβ monomer assembles into a trimer, the trimer further assembles into hexamers and dodecamers, and the dodecamers further assemble to form annular protofibrils. DISCUSS 22 24 Aβ protein In this model, folded Aβ monomer assembles into a trimer, the trimer further assembles into hexamers and dodecamers, and the dodecamers further assemble to form annular protofibrils. DISCUSS 25 32 monomer oligomeric_state In this model, folded Aβ monomer assembles into a trimer, the trimer further assembles into hexamers and dodecamers, and the dodecamers further assemble to form annular protofibrils. DISCUSS 50 56 trimer oligomeric_state In this model, folded Aβ monomer assembles into a trimer, the trimer further assembles into hexamers and dodecamers, and the dodecamers further assemble to form annular protofibrils. DISCUSS 62 68 trimer oligomeric_state In this model, folded Aβ monomer assembles into a trimer, the trimer further assembles into hexamers and dodecamers, and the dodecamers further assemble to form annular protofibrils. DISCUSS 92 100 hexamers oligomeric_state In this model, folded Aβ monomer assembles into a trimer, the trimer further assembles into hexamers and dodecamers, and the dodecamers further assemble to form annular protofibrils. DISCUSS 105 115 dodecamers oligomeric_state In this model, folded Aβ monomer assembles into a trimer, the trimer further assembles into hexamers and dodecamers, and the dodecamers further assemble to form annular protofibrils. DISCUSS 125 135 dodecamers oligomeric_state In this model, folded Aβ monomer assembles into a trimer, the trimer further assembles into hexamers and dodecamers, and the dodecamers further assemble to form annular protofibrils. DISCUSS 161 181 annular protofibrils complex_assembly In this model, folded Aβ monomer assembles into a trimer, the trimer further assembles into hexamers and dodecamers, and the dodecamers further assemble to form annular protofibrils. DISCUSS 29 38 peptide 2 mutant The hierarchical assembly of peptide 2 is consistent with this model; and the trimer, dodecamer, and annular pore formed by peptide 2 may share similarities to the trimers, Aβ*56, and APFs observed in vivo. DISCUSS 78 84 trimer oligomeric_state The hierarchical assembly of peptide 2 is consistent with this model; and the trimer, dodecamer, and annular pore formed by peptide 2 may share similarities to the trimers, Aβ*56, and APFs observed in vivo. DISCUSS 86 95 dodecamer oligomeric_state The hierarchical assembly of peptide 2 is consistent with this model; and the trimer, dodecamer, and annular pore formed by peptide 2 may share similarities to the trimers, Aβ*56, and APFs observed in vivo. DISCUSS 101 113 annular pore site The hierarchical assembly of peptide 2 is consistent with this model; and the trimer, dodecamer, and annular pore formed by peptide 2 may share similarities to the trimers, Aβ*56, and APFs observed in vivo. DISCUSS 124 133 peptide 2 mutant The hierarchical assembly of peptide 2 is consistent with this model; and the trimer, dodecamer, and annular pore formed by peptide 2 may share similarities to the trimers, Aβ*56, and APFs observed in vivo. DISCUSS 164 171 trimers oligomeric_state The hierarchical assembly of peptide 2 is consistent with this model; and the trimer, dodecamer, and annular pore formed by peptide 2 may share similarities to the trimers, Aβ*56, and APFs observed in vivo. DISCUSS 173 178 Aβ*56 complex_assembly The hierarchical assembly of peptide 2 is consistent with this model; and the trimer, dodecamer, and annular pore formed by peptide 2 may share similarities to the trimers, Aβ*56, and APFs observed in vivo. DISCUSS 184 188 APFs complex_assembly The hierarchical assembly of peptide 2 is consistent with this model; and the trimer, dodecamer, and annular pore formed by peptide 2 may share similarities to the trimers, Aβ*56, and APFs observed in vivo. DISCUSS 49 55 trimer oligomeric_state At this point, we can only speculate whether the trimer and dodecamer formed by peptide 2 share structural similarities to Aβ trimers and Aβ*56, as little is known about the structure of Aβ trimers and Aβ*56. DISCUSS 60 69 dodecamer oligomeric_state At this point, we can only speculate whether the trimer and dodecamer formed by peptide 2 share structural similarities to Aβ trimers and Aβ*56, as little is known about the structure of Aβ trimers and Aβ*56. DISCUSS 80 89 peptide 2 mutant At this point, we can only speculate whether the trimer and dodecamer formed by peptide 2 share structural similarities to Aβ trimers and Aβ*56, as little is known about the structure of Aβ trimers and Aβ*56. DISCUSS 123 125 Aβ protein At this point, we can only speculate whether the trimer and dodecamer formed by peptide 2 share structural similarities to Aβ trimers and Aβ*56, as little is known about the structure of Aβ trimers and Aβ*56. DISCUSS 126 133 trimers oligomeric_state At this point, we can only speculate whether the trimer and dodecamer formed by peptide 2 share structural similarities to Aβ trimers and Aβ*56, as little is known about the structure of Aβ trimers and Aβ*56. DISCUSS 138 143 Aβ*56 complex_assembly At this point, we can only speculate whether the trimer and dodecamer formed by peptide 2 share structural similarities to Aβ trimers and Aβ*56, as little is known about the structure of Aβ trimers and Aβ*56. DISCUSS 174 183 structure evidence At this point, we can only speculate whether the trimer and dodecamer formed by peptide 2 share structural similarities to Aβ trimers and Aβ*56, as little is known about the structure of Aβ trimers and Aβ*56. DISCUSS 187 189 Aβ protein At this point, we can only speculate whether the trimer and dodecamer formed by peptide 2 share structural similarities to Aβ trimers and Aβ*56, as little is known about the structure of Aβ trimers and Aβ*56. DISCUSS 190 197 trimers oligomeric_state At this point, we can only speculate whether the trimer and dodecamer formed by peptide 2 share structural similarities to Aβ trimers and Aβ*56, as little is known about the structure of Aβ trimers and Aβ*56. DISCUSS 202 207 Aβ*56 complex_assembly At this point, we can only speculate whether the trimer and dodecamer formed by peptide 2 share structural similarities to Aβ trimers and Aβ*56, as little is known about the structure of Aβ trimers and Aβ*56. DISCUSS 4 33 crystallographically observed evidence The crystallographically observed annular pore formed by peptide 2 is morphologically similar to the APFs formed by full-length Aβ. DISCUSS 34 46 annular pore site The crystallographically observed annular pore formed by peptide 2 is morphologically similar to the APFs formed by full-length Aβ. DISCUSS 57 66 peptide 2 mutant The crystallographically observed annular pore formed by peptide 2 is morphologically similar to the APFs formed by full-length Aβ. DISCUSS 101 105 APFs complex_assembly The crystallographically observed annular pore formed by peptide 2 is morphologically similar to the APFs formed by full-length Aβ. DISCUSS 116 127 full-length protein_state The crystallographically observed annular pore formed by peptide 2 is morphologically similar to the APFs formed by full-length Aβ. DISCUSS 128 130 Aβ protein The crystallographically observed annular pore formed by peptide 2 is morphologically similar to the APFs formed by full-length Aβ. DISCUSS 4 16 annular pore site The annular pore formed by peptide 2 is comparable in size to the APFs prepared in vitro or isolated from Alzheimer’s brains (Figure 7 and Table 1). DISCUSS 27 36 peptide 2 mutant The annular pore formed by peptide 2 is comparable in size to the APFs prepared in vitro or isolated from Alzheimer’s brains (Figure 7 and Table 1). DISCUSS 66 70 APFs complex_assembly The annular pore formed by peptide 2 is comparable in size to the APFs prepared in vitro or isolated from Alzheimer’s brains (Figure 7 and Table 1). DISCUSS 21 25 APFs complex_assembly The varying sizes of APFs formed by full-length Aβ might result from differences in the number of oligomer subunits comprising each APF. DISCUSS 36 47 full-length protein_state The varying sizes of APFs formed by full-length Aβ might result from differences in the number of oligomer subunits comprising each APF. DISCUSS 48 50 Aβ protein The varying sizes of APFs formed by full-length Aβ might result from differences in the number of oligomer subunits comprising each APF. DISCUSS 98 106 oligomer oligomeric_state The varying sizes of APFs formed by full-length Aβ might result from differences in the number of oligomer subunits comprising each APF. DISCUSS 107 115 subunits structure_element The varying sizes of APFs formed by full-length Aβ might result from differences in the number of oligomer subunits comprising each APF. DISCUSS 132 135 APF complex_assembly The varying sizes of APFs formed by full-length Aβ might result from differences in the number of oligomer subunits comprising each APF. DISCUSS 13 25 annular pore site Although the annular pore formed by peptide 2 contains five dodecamer subunits, pores containing fewer or more subunits can easily be envisioned. DISCUSS 36 45 peptide 2 mutant Although the annular pore formed by peptide 2 contains five dodecamer subunits, pores containing fewer or more subunits can easily be envisioned. DISCUSS 60 69 dodecamer oligomeric_state Although the annular pore formed by peptide 2 contains five dodecamer subunits, pores containing fewer or more subunits can easily be envisioned. DISCUSS 70 78 subunits structure_element Although the annular pore formed by peptide 2 contains five dodecamer subunits, pores containing fewer or more subunits can easily be envisioned. DISCUSS 80 85 pores site Although the annular pore formed by peptide 2 contains five dodecamer subunits, pores containing fewer or more subunits can easily be envisioned. DISCUSS 111 119 subunits structure_element Although the annular pore formed by peptide 2 contains five dodecamer subunits, pores containing fewer or more subunits can easily be envisioned. DISCUSS 4 14 dodecamers oligomeric_state The dodecamers that comprise the annular pore exhibit two modes of assembly—eclipsed interactions and staggered interactions between the F20 faces of trimers within dodecamers. DISCUSS 33 45 annular pore site The dodecamers that comprise the annular pore exhibit two modes of assembly—eclipsed interactions and staggered interactions between the F20 faces of trimers within dodecamers. DISCUSS 76 84 eclipsed protein_state The dodecamers that comprise the annular pore exhibit two modes of assembly—eclipsed interactions and staggered interactions between the F20 faces of trimers within dodecamers. DISCUSS 102 111 staggered protein_state The dodecamers that comprise the annular pore exhibit two modes of assembly—eclipsed interactions and staggered interactions between the F20 faces of trimers within dodecamers. DISCUSS 137 140 F20 residue_name_number The dodecamers that comprise the annular pore exhibit two modes of assembly—eclipsed interactions and staggered interactions between the F20 faces of trimers within dodecamers. DISCUSS 150 157 trimers oligomeric_state The dodecamers that comprise the annular pore exhibit two modes of assembly—eclipsed interactions and staggered interactions between the F20 faces of trimers within dodecamers. DISCUSS 165 175 dodecamers oligomeric_state The dodecamers that comprise the annular pore exhibit two modes of assembly—eclipsed interactions and staggered interactions between the F20 faces of trimers within dodecamers. DISCUSS 72 82 dodecamers oligomeric_state These two modes of assembly might reflect a dynamic interaction between dodecamers, which could permit assemblies of more dodecamers into larger annular pores. DISCUSS 122 132 dodecamers oligomeric_state These two modes of assembly might reflect a dynamic interaction between dodecamers, which could permit assemblies of more dodecamers into larger annular pores. DISCUSS 145 158 annular pores site These two modes of assembly might reflect a dynamic interaction between dodecamers, which could permit assemblies of more dodecamers into larger annular pores. DISCUSS 21 33 annular pore site Surface views of the annular pore formed by peptide 2. (A) Top view. FIG 44 53 peptide 2 mutant Surface views of the annular pore formed by peptide 2. (A) Top view. FIG 0 13 Annular Pores site Annular Pores Formed by Aβ and Peptide 2 TABLE 24 26 Aβ protein Annular Pores Formed by Aβ and Peptide 2 TABLE 31 40 Peptide 2 mutant Annular Pores Formed by Aβ and Peptide 2 TABLE 0 12 annular pore site "annular pore source outer diameter inner diameter observation method peptide 2 ∼11–12 nm ∼2 nm X-ray crystallography synthetic Aβ 7–10 nm 1.5–2 nm TEM synthetic Aβ 16 nm not reported AFM synthetic Aβ 8–25 nm not reported TEM Alzheimer’s brain 11–14 nm 2.5–4 nm TEM " TABLE 75 82 peptide chemical "annular pore source outer diameter inner diameter observation method peptide 2 ∼11–12 nm ∼2 nm X-ray crystallography synthetic Aβ 7–10 nm 1.5–2 nm TEM synthetic Aβ 16 nm not reported AFM synthetic Aβ 8–25 nm not reported TEM Alzheimer’s brain 11–14 nm 2.5–4 nm TEM " TABLE 102 123 X-ray crystallography experimental_method "annular pore source outer diameter inner diameter observation method peptide 2 ∼11–12 nm ∼2 nm X-ray crystallography synthetic Aβ 7–10 nm 1.5–2 nm TEM synthetic Aβ 16 nm not reported AFM synthetic Aβ 8–25 nm not reported TEM Alzheimer’s brain 11–14 nm 2.5–4 nm TEM " TABLE 126 135 synthetic protein_state "annular pore source outer diameter inner diameter observation method peptide 2 ∼11–12 nm ∼2 nm X-ray crystallography synthetic Aβ 7–10 nm 1.5–2 nm TEM synthetic Aβ 16 nm not reported AFM synthetic Aβ 8–25 nm not reported TEM Alzheimer’s brain 11–14 nm 2.5–4 nm TEM " TABLE 136 138 Aβ protein "annular pore source outer diameter inner diameter observation method peptide 2 ∼11–12 nm ∼2 nm X-ray crystallography synthetic Aβ 7–10 nm 1.5–2 nm TEM synthetic Aβ 16 nm not reported AFM synthetic Aβ 8–25 nm not reported TEM Alzheimer’s brain 11–14 nm 2.5–4 nm TEM " TABLE 156 159 TEM experimental_method "annular pore source outer diameter inner diameter observation method peptide 2 ∼11–12 nm ∼2 nm X-ray crystallography synthetic Aβ 7–10 nm 1.5–2 nm TEM synthetic Aβ 16 nm not reported AFM synthetic Aβ 8–25 nm not reported TEM Alzheimer’s brain 11–14 nm 2.5–4 nm TEM " TABLE 172 174 Aβ protein "annular pore source outer diameter inner diameter observation method peptide 2 ∼11–12 nm ∼2 nm X-ray crystallography synthetic Aβ 7–10 nm 1.5–2 nm TEM synthetic Aβ 16 nm not reported AFM synthetic Aβ 8–25 nm not reported TEM Alzheimer’s brain 11–14 nm 2.5–4 nm TEM " TABLE 194 197 AFM experimental_method "annular pore source outer diameter inner diameter observation method peptide 2 ∼11–12 nm ∼2 nm X-ray crystallography synthetic Aβ 7–10 nm 1.5–2 nm TEM synthetic Aβ 16 nm not reported AFM synthetic Aβ 8–25 nm not reported TEM Alzheimer’s brain 11–14 nm 2.5–4 nm TEM " TABLE 210 212 Aβ protein "annular pore source outer diameter inner diameter observation method peptide 2 ∼11–12 nm ∼2 nm X-ray crystallography synthetic Aβ 7–10 nm 1.5–2 nm TEM synthetic Aβ 16 nm not reported AFM synthetic Aβ 8–25 nm not reported TEM Alzheimer’s brain 11–14 nm 2.5–4 nm TEM " TABLE 234 237 TEM experimental_method "annular pore source outer diameter inner diameter observation method peptide 2 ∼11–12 nm ∼2 nm X-ray crystallography synthetic Aβ 7–10 nm 1.5–2 nm TEM synthetic Aβ 16 nm not reported AFM synthetic Aβ 8–25 nm not reported TEM Alzheimer’s brain 11–14 nm 2.5–4 nm TEM " TABLE 276 279 TEM experimental_method "annular pore source outer diameter inner diameter observation method peptide 2 ∼11–12 nm ∼2 nm X-ray crystallography synthetic Aβ 7–10 nm 1.5–2 nm TEM synthetic Aβ 16 nm not reported AFM synthetic Aβ 8–25 nm not reported TEM Alzheimer’s brain 11–14 nm 2.5–4 nm TEM " TABLE 0 8 Dot blot experimental_method Dot blot analysis shows that peptide 2 is reactive toward the A11 antibody (Figure S5). DISCUSS 29 38 peptide 2 mutant Dot blot analysis shows that peptide 2 is reactive toward the A11 antibody (Figure S5). DISCUSS 30 39 peptide 2 mutant This reactivity suggests that peptide 2 forms oligomers in solution that share structural similarities to the nonfibrillar oligomers formed by full-length Aβ. DISCUSS 46 55 oligomers oligomeric_state This reactivity suggests that peptide 2 forms oligomers in solution that share structural similarities to the nonfibrillar oligomers formed by full-length Aβ. DISCUSS 110 122 nonfibrillar protein_state This reactivity suggests that peptide 2 forms oligomers in solution that share structural similarities to the nonfibrillar oligomers formed by full-length Aβ. DISCUSS 123 132 oligomers oligomeric_state This reactivity suggests that peptide 2 forms oligomers in solution that share structural similarities to the nonfibrillar oligomers formed by full-length Aβ. DISCUSS 143 154 full-length protein_state This reactivity suggests that peptide 2 forms oligomers in solution that share structural similarities to the nonfibrillar oligomers formed by full-length Aβ. DISCUSS 155 157 Aβ protein This reactivity suggests that peptide 2 forms oligomers in solution that share structural similarities to the nonfibrillar oligomers formed by full-length Aβ. DISCUSS 57 66 peptide 2 mutant Further studies are needed to elucidate the species that peptide 2 forms in solution and to study their biological properties. DISCUSS 47 50 SEC experimental_method Preliminary attempts to study these species by SEC and SDS-PAGE have not provided a clear measure of the structures formed in solution. DISCUSS 55 63 SDS-PAGE experimental_method Preliminary attempts to study these species by SEC and SDS-PAGE have not provided a clear measure of the structures formed in solution. DISCUSS 105 115 structures evidence Preliminary attempts to study these species by SEC and SDS-PAGE have not provided a clear measure of the structures formed in solution. DISCUSS 31 40 oligomers oligomeric_state The difficulty in studying the oligomers formed in solution may reflect the propensity of the dodecamer to assemble on all four F20 faces. DISCUSS 94 103 dodecamer oligomeric_state The difficulty in studying the oligomers formed in solution may reflect the propensity of the dodecamer to assemble on all four F20 faces. DISCUSS 128 131 F20 residue_name_number The difficulty in studying the oligomers formed in solution may reflect the propensity of the dodecamer to assemble on all four F20 faces. DISCUSS 4 36 X-ray crystallographic structure evidence The X-ray crystallographic structure and A11 reactivity of peptide 2 support the model proposed by Larsen and Lesné and suggest that β-hairpins constitute a fundamental building block for nonfibrillar oligomers. DISCUSS 59 68 peptide 2 mutant The X-ray crystallographic structure and A11 reactivity of peptide 2 support the model proposed by Larsen and Lesné and suggest that β-hairpins constitute a fundamental building block for nonfibrillar oligomers. DISCUSS 133 143 β-hairpins structure_element The X-ray crystallographic structure and A11 reactivity of peptide 2 support the model proposed by Larsen and Lesné and suggest that β-hairpins constitute a fundamental building block for nonfibrillar oligomers. DISCUSS 188 200 nonfibrillar protein_state The X-ray crystallographic structure and A11 reactivity of peptide 2 support the model proposed by Larsen and Lesné and suggest that β-hairpins constitute a fundamental building block for nonfibrillar oligomers. DISCUSS 201 210 oligomers oligomeric_state The X-ray crystallographic structure and A11 reactivity of peptide 2 support the model proposed by Larsen and Lesné and suggest that β-hairpins constitute a fundamental building block for nonfibrillar oligomers. DISCUSS 11 21 β-hairpins structure_element What makes β-hairpins special is that three β-hairpins can nestle together to form trimers, stabilized by a network of hydrogen bonds and hydrophobic interactions. DISCUSS 44 54 β-hairpins structure_element What makes β-hairpins special is that three β-hairpins can nestle together to form trimers, stabilized by a network of hydrogen bonds and hydrophobic interactions. DISCUSS 83 90 trimers oligomeric_state What makes β-hairpins special is that three β-hairpins can nestle together to form trimers, stabilized by a network of hydrogen bonds and hydrophobic interactions. DISCUSS 119 133 hydrogen bonds bond_interaction What makes β-hairpins special is that three β-hairpins can nestle together to form trimers, stabilized by a network of hydrogen bonds and hydrophobic interactions. DISCUSS 138 162 hydrophobic interactions bond_interaction What makes β-hairpins special is that three β-hairpins can nestle together to form trimers, stabilized by a network of hydrogen bonds and hydrophobic interactions. DISCUSS 39 41 Aβ protein This mode of assembly is not unique to Aβ. DISCUSS 4 17 foldon domain structure_element The foldon domain of bacteriophage T4 fibritin is composed of three β-hairpins that assemble into a triangular trimer similar to the triangular trimer formed by peptide 2. DISCUSS 21 37 bacteriophage T4 species The foldon domain of bacteriophage T4 fibritin is composed of three β-hairpins that assemble into a triangular trimer similar to the triangular trimer formed by peptide 2. DISCUSS 38 46 fibritin protein The foldon domain of bacteriophage T4 fibritin is composed of three β-hairpins that assemble into a triangular trimer similar to the triangular trimer formed by peptide 2. DISCUSS 68 78 β-hairpins structure_element The foldon domain of bacteriophage T4 fibritin is composed of three β-hairpins that assemble into a triangular trimer similar to the triangular trimer formed by peptide 2. DISCUSS 100 110 triangular protein_state The foldon domain of bacteriophage T4 fibritin is composed of three β-hairpins that assemble into a triangular trimer similar to the triangular trimer formed by peptide 2. DISCUSS 111 117 trimer oligomeric_state The foldon domain of bacteriophage T4 fibritin is composed of three β-hairpins that assemble into a triangular trimer similar to the triangular trimer formed by peptide 2. DISCUSS 133 143 triangular protein_state The foldon domain of bacteriophage T4 fibritin is composed of three β-hairpins that assemble into a triangular trimer similar to the triangular trimer formed by peptide 2. DISCUSS 144 150 trimer oligomeric_state The foldon domain of bacteriophage T4 fibritin is composed of three β-hairpins that assemble into a triangular trimer similar to the triangular trimer formed by peptide 2. DISCUSS 161 170 peptide 2 mutant The foldon domain of bacteriophage T4 fibritin is composed of three β-hairpins that assemble into a triangular trimer similar to the triangular trimer formed by peptide 2. DISCUSS 70 79 β-hairpin structure_element Additionally, our research group has observed a similar assembly of a β-hairpin peptide derived from β2-microglobulin. DISCUSS 101 117 β2-microglobulin protein Additionally, our research group has observed a similar assembly of a β-hairpin peptide derived from β2-microglobulin. DISCUSS 77 84 trimers oligomeric_state Although we began these studies with a relatively simple hypothesis—that the trimers and dodecamers formed by peptide 1 could accommodate the Aβ24–29 loop—an even more exciting finding has emerged—that the dodecamers can assemble to form annular pores. CONCL 89 99 dodecamers oligomeric_state Although we began these studies with a relatively simple hypothesis—that the trimers and dodecamers formed by peptide 1 could accommodate the Aβ24–29 loop—an even more exciting finding has emerged—that the dodecamers can assemble to form annular pores. CONCL 110 119 peptide 1 mutant Although we began these studies with a relatively simple hypothesis—that the trimers and dodecamers formed by peptide 1 could accommodate the Aβ24–29 loop—an even more exciting finding has emerged—that the dodecamers can assemble to form annular pores. CONCL 142 144 Aβ protein Although we began these studies with a relatively simple hypothesis—that the trimers and dodecamers formed by peptide 1 could accommodate the Aβ24–29 loop—an even more exciting finding has emerged—that the dodecamers can assemble to form annular pores. CONCL 144 149 24–29 residue_range Although we began these studies with a relatively simple hypothesis—that the trimers and dodecamers formed by peptide 1 could accommodate the Aβ24–29 loop—an even more exciting finding has emerged—that the dodecamers can assemble to form annular pores. CONCL 150 154 loop structure_element Although we began these studies with a relatively simple hypothesis—that the trimers and dodecamers formed by peptide 1 could accommodate the Aβ24–29 loop—an even more exciting finding has emerged—that the dodecamers can assemble to form annular pores. CONCL 206 216 dodecamers oligomeric_state Although we began these studies with a relatively simple hypothesis—that the trimers and dodecamers formed by peptide 1 could accommodate the Aβ24–29 loop—an even more exciting finding has emerged—that the dodecamers can assemble to form annular pores. CONCL 238 251 annular pores site Although we began these studies with a relatively simple hypothesis—that the trimers and dodecamers formed by peptide 1 could accommodate the Aβ24–29 loop—an even more exciting finding has emerged—that the dodecamers can assemble to form annular pores. CONCL 54 86 X-ray crystallographic structure evidence This finding could not have been anticipated from the X-ray crystallographic structure of peptide 1 and reveals a new level of hierarchical assembly that recapitulates micrographic observations of annular protofibrils. CONCL 90 99 peptide 1 mutant This finding could not have been anticipated from the X-ray crystallographic structure of peptide 1 and reveals a new level of hierarchical assembly that recapitulates micrographic observations of annular protofibrils. CONCL 197 217 annular protofibrils complex_assembly This finding could not have been anticipated from the X-ray crystallographic structure of peptide 1 and reveals a new level of hierarchical assembly that recapitulates micrographic observations of annular protofibrils. CONCL 4 33 crystallographically observed evidence The crystallographically observed dodecamer, in turn, recapitulates the observation of Aβ*56, which appears to be a dodecamer of Aβ. CONCL 34 43 dodecamer oligomeric_state The crystallographically observed dodecamer, in turn, recapitulates the observation of Aβ*56, which appears to be a dodecamer of Aβ. CONCL 87 92 Aβ*56 complex_assembly The crystallographically observed dodecamer, in turn, recapitulates the observation of Aβ*56, which appears to be a dodecamer of Aβ. CONCL 116 125 dodecamer oligomeric_state The crystallographically observed dodecamer, in turn, recapitulates the observation of Aβ*56, which appears to be a dodecamer of Aβ. CONCL 129 131 Aβ protein The crystallographically observed dodecamer, in turn, recapitulates the observation of Aβ*56, which appears to be a dodecamer of Aβ. CONCL 4 33 crystallographically observed evidence The crystallographically observed trimer recapitulates the Aβ trimers that are observed even before the onset of symptoms in Alzheimer’s disease. CONCL 34 40 trimer oligomeric_state The crystallographically observed trimer recapitulates the Aβ trimers that are observed even before the onset of symptoms in Alzheimer’s disease. CONCL 59 61 Aβ protein The crystallographically observed trimer recapitulates the Aβ trimers that are observed even before the onset of symptoms in Alzheimer’s disease. CONCL 62 69 trimers oligomeric_state The crystallographically observed trimer recapitulates the Aβ trimers that are observed even before the onset of symptoms in Alzheimer’s disease. CONCL 29 31 Aβ protein Our approach of constraining Aβ17–36 into a β-hairpin conformation and blocking aggregation with an N-methyl group has allowed us to crystallize a large fragment of what is generally considered to be an uncrystallizable peptide. CONCL 31 36 17–36 residue_range Our approach of constraining Aβ17–36 into a β-hairpin conformation and blocking aggregation with an N-methyl group has allowed us to crystallize a large fragment of what is generally considered to be an uncrystallizable peptide. CONCL 44 53 β-hairpin structure_element Our approach of constraining Aβ17–36 into a β-hairpin conformation and blocking aggregation with an N-methyl group has allowed us to crystallize a large fragment of what is generally considered to be an uncrystallizable peptide. CONCL 133 144 crystallize experimental_method Our approach of constraining Aβ17–36 into a β-hairpin conformation and blocking aggregation with an N-methyl group has allowed us to crystallize a large fragment of what is generally considered to be an uncrystallizable peptide. CONCL 100 111 crystallize experimental_method We believe this iterative, “bottom up” approach of identifying the minimal modification required to crystallize Aβ peptides will ultimately allow larger fragments of Aβ to be crystallized, thus providing greater insights into the structures of Aβ oligomers. CONCL 112 114 Aβ protein We believe this iterative, “bottom up” approach of identifying the minimal modification required to crystallize Aβ peptides will ultimately allow larger fragments of Aβ to be crystallized, thus providing greater insights into the structures of Aβ oligomers. CONCL 166 168 Aβ protein We believe this iterative, “bottom up” approach of identifying the minimal modification required to crystallize Aβ peptides will ultimately allow larger fragments of Aβ to be crystallized, thus providing greater insights into the structures of Aβ oligomers. CONCL 175 187 crystallized experimental_method We believe this iterative, “bottom up” approach of identifying the minimal modification required to crystallize Aβ peptides will ultimately allow larger fragments of Aβ to be crystallized, thus providing greater insights into the structures of Aβ oligomers. CONCL 230 240 structures evidence We believe this iterative, “bottom up” approach of identifying the minimal modification required to crystallize Aβ peptides will ultimately allow larger fragments of Aβ to be crystallized, thus providing greater insights into the structures of Aβ oligomers. CONCL 244 246 Aβ protein We believe this iterative, “bottom up” approach of identifying the minimal modification required to crystallize Aβ peptides will ultimately allow larger fragments of Aβ to be crystallized, thus providing greater insights into the structures of Aβ oligomers. CONCL 247 256 oligomers oligomeric_state We believe this iterative, “bottom up” approach of identifying the minimal modification required to crystallize Aβ peptides will ultimately allow larger fragments of Aβ to be crystallized, thus providing greater insights into the structures of Aβ oligomers. CONCL