title: Function of amyloid and amyloid protein precursor.
abstract: A short review is given of the functions of amyloid (beta/A4) and its precursor protein (APP). The possible relationship between amyloid deposition and dementia is discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurology, University Hospital, Leiden, The Netherlands.
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Roos
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Haan
mesh_terms: D000544:Alzheimer Disease / Q000503:physiopathology*; D016229:Amyloid beta-Peptides / Q000502:physiology*; D016564:Amyloid beta-Protein Precursor / Q000502:physiology*; D001921:Brain / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D016874:Neurofibrillary Tangles / Q000502:physiology
chemical_list: D016229:Amyloid beta-Peptides; D016564:Amyloid beta-Protein Precursor