Amyloid beta: Difference between revisions
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The toxicity of amyloid beta is due to the formation of aggregates and oligomers. The actual structures of these oligomers is unknown but is likely similar to that of amyloid beta in mature plaques.<ref name="structure" /> | The toxicity of amyloid beta is due to the formation of aggregates and oligomers. The actual structures of these oligomers is unknown but is likely similar to that of amyloid beta in mature plaques.<ref name="structure" /> | ||
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==Neurotoxicity== | ==Neurotoxicity== | ||
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'''Binding ApoE, ABAD, and catalase''' | '''Binding ApoE, ABAD, and catalase''' | ||
By binding these proteins amyloid beta alters the normal activities and leads to over production of amyloid beta and oxidative stress. | By binding these proteins amyloid beta alters the normal activities and leads to over production of amyloid beta and oxidative stress. | ||
==Prevention== | ==Prevention== | ||