Amyloid Achromatic

Amyloids are protein structures that are formed as a result of protein misfolding and aggregation. They can be both beneficial and dangerous to the body, depending on where they are located and in what quantity they are present. One of the forms of amyloid protein structures is amyloid Achromatic, or amyloid achromatic (Amyloid Achromaticum).

Achromatic amyloid is a cluster of spiral-shaped structures, sometimes having the appearance of a clover flower or a string of pearls. They have a characteristic light effect - a bright red glow when stained with iodine or alkalis, the same as that of other amyloids. However, this is where the similarity ends - achromatic type amyloids are extremely dangerous for organisms that accumulate them.

This type of amyloid was first discovered in the early 20th century when scientists studied tissue from victims of anthrax, a neuropsychiatric disorder caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis. The researchers found that a number of altered proteins were found in the tissues that were similar to the structure of amyloid. This led to the conclusion that amyloid proteins may play a role in the development of this disease. Subsequently, achromatic amyloid proteins were found in other types of organisms, such as prion diseases (Kuru disease, hepatopancreatic system in multiple myeloma), Alzheimer's disease, as well as in a number of other diseases.

It is known that the presence of the amyloid system is a common occurrence in neurodegenerative diseases and some malignant diseases.