The pathological process amyloidosis, in which misfolded proteins, amyloids, form insoluble fibril deposits, occurs in many diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease and type 2 diabetes mellitus. However, little is known about whether different forms of amyloid proteins interact or how amyloid formation begins in vivo. A new study from researchers at the Uppsala University has found evidence that amyloid from the brain can stimulate the growth … Continue reading Researchers identify amyloid formation link between Alzheimer’s disease and T2 diabetes.