While the form of amyloid protein that forms clumps has been the focus of prior research,another form of this same protein known as ___ may be even more important for the symptoms of Alzheimer's.
A)tau
B)A42
C)Alzherimen
D)ADDL

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ADDLs (Amyloid-beta Derived Diffusible Ligands) are oligomers of the amyloid-beta protein that have been found to be more toxic to brain cells and more closely correlated with the cognitive decline seen in Alzheimer's disease than the larger, insoluble amyloid plaques that have traditionally been the focus of Alzheimer's research.

While the Form of Amyloid Protein That Forms Clumps Has