alzheimer disease the beta amyloid peptid

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Alzheimer disease, the beta-amyloid peptid

3d computer illustration of the beta-amyloid peptid. The beta amyloid peptid consists of about 30 amino acids. It aggregates to amyloid plaques, that may damage and kill neurons by generating reactive oxygen species during its self-aggregation.