Supposedly harmless peptide may be linked to Alzheimer's disease
February 27, 2026
February 27, 2026
SANTA CRUZ, California, Feb. 27 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news:
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Supposedly harmless peptide may be linked to Alzheimer's disease
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Key takeaways
* A new culprit: While billions of dollars have been spent targeting Amyloid beta (Ab) in Alzheimer's patients, a newly reevaluated, shorter peptide known as P3 forms toxic clumps faster than Ab and may also contribute to the dis . . .
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Supposedly harmless peptide may be linked to Alzheimer's disease
*
Key takeaways
* A new culprit: While billions of dollars have been spent targeting Amyloid beta (Ab) in Alzheimer's patients, a newly reevaluated, shorter peptide known as P3 forms toxic clumps faster than Ab and may also contribute to the dis . . .