Could Amyloid Deposits Have Potential As Nanomaterials?
Thursday, May 29, 2008 - 21:07
in Health & Medicine
Amyloid deposits in tissues and organs are linked to a number of diseases, including Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, type II diabetes, and prion diseases such as BSE. However, amyloids are not just pathological substances; they have potential as nanomaterials.