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Peptide Interactions intermediate

Amyloid-beta Aggregation (Self-association)

Comprehensive reference for Amyloid-beta Aggregation (Self-association), a peptide compound with applications in research and therapeutics.

By Encyclopeptide Editorial | 1 min read
peptide-interactions peptide oligopeptide

Overview

Amyloid-beta Aggregation (Self-association) is a bioactive peptide with well-characterized properties and therapeutic applications.

Mechanism of Action

Aβ monomers undergo conformational change exposing hydrophobic core (residues 17-21: LVFFA), forming β-sheet-rich oligomers. Nucleation-dependent polymerization: monomers → oligomers → protofibrils → mature fibrils. Oligomers are most neurotoxic species.

References

  • Wikipept Peptide Database
  • Primary literature (see individual entries)

Chemical Identity

PropertyValue
NameAmyloid-beta Aggregation (Self-association)
CategoryPeptide Interactions

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