Membrane-Accelerated Amyloid-β Aggregation and Formation of Cross-β Sheets

Amyloid- β aggregates play a causative role in Alzheimer’s disease. These aggregates are a product of the physical environment provided by the basic neuronal membrane, composed of a lipid bilayer. The intrinsic properties of the lipid bilayer allow amyloid- β peptides to nucleate and form...

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Main Authors: Adree Khondker, Richard J. Alsop, Maikel C. Rheinstädter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-08-01
Series:Membranes
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0375/7/3/49