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Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins > Proteins > Amyloid
Macromolecular Substances > Multiprotein Complexes > Amyloid

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Amyloid  

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  • Amyloid Substance
  • Substance, Amyloid

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  • PLAQUE, AMYLOID is also available

Scope note

  • A fibrous protein complex that consists of proteins folded into a specific cross beta-pleated sheet structure. This fibrillar structure has been found as an alternative folding pattern for a variety of functional proteins. Deposits of amyloid in the form of AMYLOID PLAQUES are associated with a variety of degenerative diseases. The amyloid structure has also been found in a number of functional proteins that are unrelated to disease.

History note

  • 68; was AMYLOID SUBSTANCE 1963-67 (Cat C heading only 1966-67, Cat A heading only 1963-64)

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D000682

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