Amyloids: The History of Toxicity and Functionality
Proteins can perform their specific function due to their molecular structure. Partial or complete unfolding of the polypeptide chain may lead to the misfolding and aggregation of proteins in turn, resulting in the formation of different structures such as amyloid aggregates. Amyloids are rigid prot...
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MDPI AG
2021-05-01
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/10/5/394 |