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Amyloid Precursor Protein (APP) - Glossary

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Medical Word - Amyloid Precursor Protein (APP)

Ans : A normal, essential substance made by brain cells that contain beta amyloid. In Alzheimer's, APP is cut and releases beta amyloid. Beta amyloid then forms clumps called senile plaque.
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