News tagged with amyloid deposition


A DNA-made trap may explain amyloidosis aggravation

Amyloidosis is a group of clinical syndromes characterized by deposits of amyloid fibrils throughout the body. These fibrils are formed by aggregates of proteins that have not been properly folded. Deposits of amyloid fibrils ...

Medical research created Oct 09, 2012 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Damaged blood vessels loaded with amyloid worsen cognitive impairment in Alzheimer's disease

A team of researchers at Weill Cornell Medical College has discovered that amyloid peptides are harmful to the blood vessels that supply the brain with blood in Alzheimer's disease—thus accelerating cognitive decline by ...

Alzheimer's disease & dementia created Feb 04, 2013 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

It's not just amyloid: White matter hyperintensities and Alzheimer's disease

(Medical Xpress)—New findings by Columbia researchers suggest that along with amyloid deposits, white matter hyperintensities (WMHs) may be a second necessary factor for the development of Alzheimer's disease.

Alzheimer's disease & dementia created Feb 19, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0