pathogen, disease research, finding similar answer
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Prion and Alzheimer's disease
http://phys.org/news/2014-02-insight-protein-....html#nRlv
Proteases are also responsible for the pathogenic effects of many kinds of bacteria
http://phys.org/news/2014-02-weapons-bacteria.html
The formation of insoluble fibril aggregates of the protein amyloid-? has been identified as a key mechanism responsible for memory loss in Alzheimer's patients. These fibrils are toxic to neurons, and finding a means of preventing their formation represents a key strategy in the development of a therapy for the disease. Recent studies suggest methods that alter the mechanism of amyloid-? aggregates could offer a promising approach.
http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-07-alzheim....html#nRlv