Alzheimer's Disease
  1. Home
  2. Health
  3. Alzheimer's Disease

Alpha-Synuclein

From Carrie Hill, PhD, for About.com

Updated: April 01, 2008

About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by the Medical Review Board

See More About:
Definition: A protein found inside nerve cells that is the predominant component of Lewy bodies.
Explore Alzheimer's Disease
About.com Special Features
Conquering High Cholesterol

Learn how you can reduce your your numbers with these nutrition and exercise tips. More >

Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds

Keep yourself, and your family, happy and healthy this fall with these tips. More >

We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: verify here.
Alzheimer's Disease
  1. Home
  2. Health
  3. Alzheimer's Disease
  4. Glossary
  5. Alpha-synuclein - Definition of alpha-synuclein

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.