Abeta Toxic Aggregates (IMAGE)

American Institute of Physics

Abeta Toxic Aggregates

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This image shows a simple scheme illustrating the formation of toxic aggregates through self-association of the Abeta molecule. Each chain represents a single Abeta molecule. Red sites are those that are pivotal for self-association.

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G.Melacini/McMaster University

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