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amyloid [′am·ə‚lȯid] (pathology) An abnormal protein deposited in tissues, formed from the infiltration of an unknown substance, probably a carbohydrate. 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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Amyloid protein of Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker
disease (Indiana kindred) is an 11 kd fragment of prion protein with an
N-terminal glycine at codon 58. Eighteen biochemically
distinct forms of amyloid protein have been identified.
"This is the first controlled study that has been completed in the
world, testing this theory, based on the amyloid protein hypothesis. |
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