Phrases with «beta peptide»

A beta peptide refers to a specific type of protein fragment that is involved in the formation of abnormal protein clusters in conditions like Alzheimer's disease. These clusters, called beta-amyloid plaques, can disrupt brain function. Understanding beta peptides helps scientists find new ways to prevent or treat these disorders. Full definition

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Alzheimer» disease is the most common cause of dementia, characterised by the accumulation of amyloid beta peptide in the brain, and so far without a cure. (sciencedaily.com)
«What's distinct here is a regulatory role whereby the prion protein inhibits production of amyloid beta peptide from its precursor protein,» says Millhauser. (newscientist.com)
«Rather than using an immune method or targeting an enzyme, which have side effects, we want to target this specific pathway so that the brain can naturally clear amyloid - beta peptides when they're not trapped by heparan sulfate,» says Guojun Bu, a neuroscientist at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Fla., and the study's lead author. (scientificamerican.com)
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Phrases with «beta peptide»

Sentences with «beta peptide»

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