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Laura Leykam

PhD student and scientist, investigating the role of superoxide dismutase 1 (SOD1) in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Focussing on SOD1 protein aggregation in the pathological context.

Contact

laura.leykam@umu.se

Works as

Research assistant at Department of Medical Biosciences

By 6M, Sjukhusområdet Umeå universitet, 901 85 Umeå

SOD1 protein content in human central nervous system and peripheral tissues

Journal of Neurochemistry, John Wiley & Sons 2025, Vol. 169, (6)

Leykam, Laura; Jonsson, Andreas P.; Forsberg, Karin M. E.; et al.

Diverse effects of coexpression of human SOD1 variants on motor neuron disease

Human Molecular Genetics, Oxford University Press 2025, Vol. 34, (16) : 1380-1391

Tokuda, Eiichi; Leykam, Laura; Zetterström, Per; et al.

Specific analysis of SOD1 enzymatic activity in CSF from ALS patients with and without SOD1 mutations

Neurobiology of Disease, Elsevier 2024, Vol. 202

Leykam, Laura; Forsberg, Karin; Nordström, Ulrika; et al.

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Research groups

Group member

ALS Research Umeå

Per Zetterström Lab