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Amyloid Plaques

Amyloid plaques are sticky, insoluble clumps of proteins that are a hallmark of many neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease. These plaques cause nerve damage and impair communication between neurons, which leads to a decline in cognitive function. Research suggests that the buildup of amyloid plaque…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 2 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 6× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Amyloid plaques are sticky, insoluble clumps of proteins that are a hallmark of many neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease. These plaques cause nerve damage and impair communication between neurons, which leads to a decline in cognitive function. Research suggests that the buildup of amyloid plaques is linked to the progression of Alzheimer's disease, though their exact role is still not fully understood. Recent research also suggests that amyloid plaques may play a role in other neurological diseases, such as parkinsonism. By better understanding the role of amyloid plaques, researchers hope to gain new insights that may lead to new treatments or prevention strategies for a wide range of neurological diseases.

Research published in this journal

2 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 2 articles above have been cited 6 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Cell.

Journal editorial board
Faiz Ul Amin · Korea, Democratic People's Rep Yuping Li · United States Hong WAN · United Kingdom

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