Phrases with «senile plaques»

"Senile plaques" is a term used to describe clumps or clusters of protein called amyloid beta that form in the brain as a result of Alzheimer's disease. These plaques can impair the normal functioning of brain cells and are considered one of the hallmarks of the disease. Full definition

Sentences with «senile plaques»

  • Beta - amyloid peptide 1 - 42 and beta - amyloid peptide 1 - 40 are the two main forms that appear in senile plaques. (sciencedaily.com)
  • «It could be that if you sweep away senile plaques and tangles and still have these AMY plaques, you would only be getting rid of two - thirds of the symptoms,» says Trojanowski, who is currently purifying the AMY - binding protein with the goal of locating and cloning its gene. (sciencemag.org)
  • The unidentified protein forms a previously unknown variety of Alzheimer's lesion that appears to be just as widespread as the well - known senile plaques and neurofibrillary tangles. (sciencemag.org)
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