Phrases with «protein amyloid»

The phrase "protein amyloid" refers to a clump or accumulation of proteins in the body that can cause damage to tissues and lead to diseases like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, or certain types of cancer. These clumps are abnormal and can disrupt the normal functioning of cells and organs. Full definition

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Now, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have identified a compound that targets the APOE protein in the brains of mice and protects against damage induced by the Alzheimer's protein amyloid beta. (sciencedaily.com)
The drug, bexarotene, was found to reduce levels of the neurotoxic protein amyloid - beta in experimental mice with late - stage Alzheimer's but to increase levels during early stages of disease. (sciencedaily.com)
AD is thought to be caused by the abnormal accumulation of a 40 - 42 amino - acid long amyloid - β (Aβ) peptide derived from cleavage of the transmembrane protein amyloid - precursor protein (APP). (polleuxlab.com)
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