APP processing
Amyloid Precursor Protein, or APP, is cut up to release fragments including β-amyloid, which plays a central role in Alzheimer’s disease. However, APP is also processed by a second pathway that is thought to be protective for the brain. Find out more about the two processing pathways and the roles of the resulting fragments in the interactive below.
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Discover more about the importance of the Amyloid Precursor Protein in the brain or the role of β-amyloid in the healthy brain.