The term "amyloid," used to describe protein misfolding diseases like Alzheimer's, was originally coined from amylum in 1854 because early researchers mistakenly identified these brain deposits as starch.
Used in paper production, clothing (textiles), and building engineering. amylum
is the Latin term for starch , a complex carbohydrate and a primary energy source produced by most green plants. It is the most common carbohydrate in human diets and serves critical functions across diverse industries, from food production to building engineering. Scientific Composition and Structure The term "amyloid," used to describe protein misfolding