amyloid precursor proteins

Destroying amyloid proteins with lasers

harminka — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 03:19:27 -0600

Researchers have found that a technique used to visualize amyloid fibers in the laboratory might have the potential to destroy them in the clinic. The technique involves zapping the fluorescently-tagged fibers with a laser, which can inhibit their growth and degrade them.

Searching for Amyloid Interactions

harminka — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 07:20:24 -0600

Researchers have undertaken a large-scale investigation into the molecular environment of the amyloid precursor protein (APP), a protein centrally associated with Alzheimer's disease.

Alzheimer's gene identified

harminka — Mon, 15 Jan 2007 02:30:58 -0600