beta-amyloid 1-16

β-Amyloid (1-16) is an amyloidogenic protein fragment derived from the β-amyloid sequence, known for its ability to bind metal ions, indicating its role in metal-binding processes. β-Amyloid, a peptide, is responsible for forming amyloid plaques in the brains of people with Alzheimer's disease (AD).

β-Amyloid (1-16) rat is a fragment of the amyloid beta (Abeta) peptide's metal-binding domain, containing three amino acid substitutions compared to its human counterpart, which confer reduced susceptibility to Alzheimer's disease-like neurodegeneration in rats and mice [1].