Amyloid Plaques

Amyloid plaques are protein aggregates consisting of misfolded proteins deposited in the extracellular spaces of neurons in the brain. They are associated with a variety of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Amyloid plaques are believed to lead to the destruction of neurons and the disruption of neuronal networks, leading to damage to the nervous system and disability. By understanding how these plaques form, scientists may be able to develop treatments and therapies to prevent or reduce the damage caused by them. Additionally, the development of new drugs and treatments may be possible through the targeting of the proteins that are part of the amyloid plaques.