Amyloid Diagram (IMAGE)

University of Washington

Amyloid Diagram

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In this diagram, a normal protein begins to convert into a toxic, intermediate state (above center). The UW's compound can bind with the toxic species and neutralize it (below center), preventing amyloid fibrils from forming.

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