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Concept information

  1. Fields of Study
  2. biochemistry
  3. biochemical compounds
  4. amino acids, peptides and proteins
  5. peptides
  6. amyloid beta-peptides
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. chemical substances
  3. biochemical compounds
  4. amino acids, peptides and proteins
  5. peptides
  6. amyloid beta-peptides

Preferred term

amyloid beta-peptides

Type

  • Chemical

Definition

  • Information Peptides generated from amyloid beta-peptides precursor. An amyloid fibrillar form of these peptides is the major component of amyloid plaques found in individuals with Alzheimer's disease and in aged individuals with trisomy 21 (down syndrome). The peptide is found predominantly in the nervous system, but there have been reports of its presence in non-neural tissue.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2018

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Synonyms

  • amyloid beta-proteins
  • beta-amyloid proteins

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/312840

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