Amyloid beta: Difference between revisions

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 '''Generation of Radicals'''
-Amyloid beta produces reactive oxygen species, which induces oxidative stress and inflammation.<ref name="alz" />
+Amyloid beta generates reactive oxygen species and induces oxidative stress and inflammation. When complexed with Cu(II) amyloid beta becomes a moderate oxidant that is capable to creating hydrogen peroxide in the presence of air and a reducing agent (such as ascorbate).<ref name="alz" />
 '''Pore Formation'''