Even a small change may cause long-term consequences. For amyloid beta peptides, a major hallmark of Alzheimer's disease, a common chemical modification at a particular location on the molecule has a butterfly effect that leads to protein misfolding, aggregation and cellular toxicity.
from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/05/200519165853.htm
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