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beta-amyloid protein |
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beta-amyloid protein (BAP), n a protein found in excess in the brains of Alzheimer's disease sufferers; aggregates into dense plaques on the exterior of brain cells, which in turn destroy the synapses and conduction of nerve impulses. 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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Researchers used mice genetically engineered to accumulate waxy plaques of beta-amyloid protein in their brains, a symptom of Alzheimer's disease in people. A recent investigation published in the Journal of Neuroscience indicates that long-term physical activity enhanced the learning ability of mice and decreased the level of plaque-forming beta-amyloid protein fragments--a hallmark characteristic of Alzheimer disease--in their brains. and Roche aimed at advancing the diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer's disease by focusing on the beta-amyloid protein. |
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