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Biochemical basis of the amyloid diseases.
British journal of hospital medicine (London, England : 2005) - 1 Feb 2010
Gibbs Simon D J, Hawkins Philip N
Abstract excerpt
Amyloidosis is a heterogeneous group of diseases characterized by normally soluble proteins deposited extracellularly in an abnormally folded, insoluble fibrillar form. This can lead to organ impairment and premature death. This article discusses the pathogenesis, classification system and means of diagnosis of the amyloid diseases.
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