Amyloid

A fibrous protein complex that consists of proteins folded into a specific cross beta-pleated sheet structure. This fibrillar structure has been found as an alternative folding pattern for a variety of functional proteins. Deposits of amyloid in the form of AMYLOID PLAQUES are associated with a variety of degenerative diseases. The amyloid structure has also been found in a number of functional proteins that are unrelated to disease.

Also Known As:

Amyloid Fibrils; Amyloid Substance; Fibril, Amyloid; Fibrils, Amyloid; Substance, Amyloid; Amyloid Fibril

Macromolecular Substances: 97
- Multiprotein Complexes: 125
  - Amyloid: 36214
Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins: 1
- Proteins: 484843
  - Amyloid: 36214

Margaret L Broihier Selected Research

Margaret L Broihier Research Topics

Disease

Drug/Important Bio-Agent (IBA)