Using light polarisation to unravel the structure of insulin fibril polymorphs

Bethany Caldwell; Xiaoqi Ye; Alana Maerivoet; Jill Madine; Heike Arnolds

doi:10.1039/d5cp04579g

January 1, 2026Physical Chemistry Chemical PhysicsOpen Access

Using light polarisation to unravel the structure of insulin fibril polymorphs

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This research aims to understand the structure of insulin fibril polymorphs using light polarisation techniques.
Utilized light polarisation methods to analyze insulin fibril formations.
Investigated the relationship between fibril structure and disease severity in degenerative conditions.
Examined different polymorphs of amyloid fibrils associated with diabetes.
Identified distinct structural polymorphs of insulin fibrils that correlate with disease severity.
Demonstrated that light polarisation can effectively differentiate between various fibril structures.
Found significant links between the polymorphs and their implications for understanding degenerative diseases.

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Uncovers structural differences in insulin fibrils linked to degenerative diseases, suggesting implications for treatment.

Abstract

Amyloid fibrils lie at the core of major human degenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and diabetes. The structural polymorphism of amyloid fibrils has been linked to disease severity and...

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