Amyloid deposits are present in the brains of cognitively impaired individuals, but also accumulate throughout the body. Some biotechs aim to keep these misfolded proteins in check to treat a range of diseases, including heart failure, ALS and Alzheimer’s disease.
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Sheridan, C. Amyloid is everywhere, but new treatments could stop the toxic build up. Nat Biotechnol 42, 1625–1628 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41587-024-02471-1
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