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APP amyloid precursor protein. amyloid precursor protein (APP), a large transmembrane glycoprotein expressed on the cell surface and of uncertain function; it may be cleaved on the cell surface to a soluble form. Alternatively, cleavage may follow endocytosis and in some cases then yields 40 to 43 abnormal amino acid peptides, which aggregate to form Ab amyloid, associated with Alzheimer's disease. APP Amyloid β protein precursor A membrane-spanning glycoprotein of unknown function, which is expressed in many mammalian tissues, the gene for which maps to chromosome 21. See Alzheimer's disease, β-amyloid. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| AKER KVAERNER, Lysaker, Norway was honored by Asia Pulp & Paper (APP), Singapore with the APP Best Partner Award for excellent support in various APP projects. APP is in the last stage of human trials for a new formulation of the drug it says will be even more effective because it can be used safely in higher dosages. A recent editorial predicts that education's killer app will be customized learning. |
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