Another variation of misshapen proteins are amyloids, nearly indestructible amalgamations of proteins found in Alzheimer's, Huntington's and Parkinson's diseases. (wi.mit.edu)
Misshapen proteins called prions lie at the root of mad cow disease and similar brain ailments, but the role of these molecules in their normal form remains unclear. (scientificamerican.com)
Lysosomes are the final destination for misshapen proteins that get degraded in the autophagy system. (scientificamerican.com)