Function of amyloid and amyloid protein precursor

R A Roos; J Haan

doi:10.1016/0303-8467(92)90005-n

Function of amyloid and amyloid protein precursor

Clin Neurol Neurosurg. 1992:94 Suppl:S1-3. doi: 10.1016/0303-8467(92)90005-n.

Authors

R A Roos¹, J Haan

Affiliation

¹ Department of Neurology, University Hospital, Leiden, The Netherlands.

PMID: 1320476
DOI: 10.1016/0303-8467(92)90005-n

Abstract

A short review is given of the functions of amyloid (beta/A4) and its precursor protein (APP). The possible relationship between amyloid deposition and dementia is discussed.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Alzheimer Disease / physiopathology*
Amyloid beta-Peptides / physiology*
Amyloid beta-Protein Precursor / physiology*
Brain / physiopathology*
Humans
Neurofibrillary Tangles / physiology

Substances

Amyloid beta-Peptides
Amyloid beta-Protein Precursor