Biochemistry

Laura Acquasaliente

Vincenzo De Filippis

Patrizia Polverino De Laureto

Barbara Spolaore

Biochemistry

The group of Biochemistry is actively engaged in research concerning protein structure, protein folding and misfolding by using biochemical and biophysical technologies. 


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Of particular interest is the expertise of the group members in mass spectrometry and proteomics technologies. The main topics are the analysis of the aggregation and amyloidogenic states of proteins involved in neurodegeneration, especially Parkinson disease; the study of the structure and function of coagulation factors; the study of the effects of oxidative stress in cardiovascular diseases.