Term Name: amyloid-beta
Synonyms: amyloid beta, beta amyloid, beta-amyloid, beta-amyloids
Definition: A peptide of 36-43 amino acids that is processed from the amyloid precursor protein. Appears to be the main constituent of amyloid plaques (deposits found in the brains of Alzheimer's disease patients).
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:64645]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: polypeptide
has subtype: amyloid-beta polypeptide 40 amyloid-beta polypeptide 42