Scientists pinpoint protein shapes that track Alzheimer’s progression (IMAGE)

Scripps Research Institute

Scientists pinpoint protein shapes that track Alzheimer’s progression

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A computer-generated model illustrates a potential complex formed by three blood proteins—ApoE (purple), haptoglobin (cyan), and Serpina3 (red). Researchers found that subtle structural changes in certain circulating proteins may serve as distinguishing features across disease stages.

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