"Amyloid peptides" refers to proteins that can clump together and form abnormal structures in the brain, leading to certain diseases like Alzheimer's. Full definition
Multiple genes on chromosome 21 are associated with individual differences in plasma levels of beta amyloid peptides in adults with Down syndrome (globaldownsyndrome.org)
In an article published in a 2007 issue of the «International Journal of Molecular Medicine,» researchers reported that the fructus lycii extract effectively neutralized several individual strains of beta amyloid peptides. (healthyeating.sfgate.com)
Alzheimer's disease, an increasing problem in today's aging populations, is characterized by amyloid peptide plaques and tau protein aggregates in nerve cells. (sciencedaily.com)