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Misfolding and aggregation of proteins - Proteins fold into specific shapes that are key to their function. Proteins can unfold and misfold eventually aggregating into fibers with particular characteristics called amyloid fibers. While many proteins can do this under adverse conditions, some do so in living organisms and contribute to diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases.
