Why amyloid-β and amyloid plaques are so important

By Vimal Aga MD (bio) and Rajnish Mago MD (bio) This article was first published on September 13, 2023. It was last reviewed, updated, or edited on February 4, 2024. What is amyloid β and why is it so important? You have probably heard the term “amyloid β” (pronounced amyloid beta) many times, but what…