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amyloid plaque

amyloid plaque An amyloid plaque is a buildup of amyloid-beta (Aβ) deposited in the brain.

An amyloid plaque is a buildup of amyloid-beta (Aβ) deposited in the brain. In the packet, amyloid plaque accumulation is described as being linked to the neurotoxicity and cognitive decline seen in Alzheimer’s disease.