"Amyloid deposits" refers to the buildup of abnormal proteins called amyloid in certain tissues of the body. These deposits can occur in various organs and may interfere with their normal function, often leading to disease or damage. Full definition
As treatments aimed at reducing amyloid deposits have proved unsuccessful, other treatment approaches are needed. (sciencedaily.com)
The researchers did not study the mechanism for how cholesterol promotes amyloid deposits. (sciencedaily.com)
The authors said this finding is compatible with an increase in amyloid deposits in the brain; the finding was confirmed in the subset of participants who underwent amyloid PET, which showed an increase in amyloid burden in those with OSA. (sciencedaily.com)