Amyloid Beta: Multiple Mechanisms of Toxicity and Only Some Protective Effects?
Amyloid beta (Aβ) is a peptide of 39–43 amino acids found in large amounts and forming deposits in the brain tissue of patients with Alzheimer’s disease (AD). For this reason, it has been implicated in the pathophysiology of damage observed in this type of dementia. However, the role of Aβ in the pa...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2014-01-01
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| Series: | Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/795375 |