A fibrous protein complex that consists of proteins folded into a specific cross beta-pleated sheet structure. This fibrillar structure has been found as an alternative folding pattern for a variety of functional proteins. Deposits of amyloid in the form of AMYLOID PLAQUES are associated with a variety of degenerative diseases. The amyloid structure has also been found in a number of functional proteins that are unrelated to disease.
Synonyms: 0, Amyloid Fibrils, Substance, Amyloid, Amyloid Substance, Amyloid Fibril, Amyloid, Fibrils, Amyloid, Fibril, Amyloid
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PLAQUE, AMYLOID is also available ,68; was AMYLOID SUBSTANCE 1963-67 (Cat C heading only 1966-67, Cat A heading only 1963-64) ,68; was AMYLOID SUBSTANCE 1963-67 ,use AMYLOID to search AMYLOID SUBSTANCE 1966-67 (as Cat C heading)
D000682