How does amyloid β contribute to healthy immune function in <i>Drosophila melanogaster</i> ?

Our data suggests a natural function of Aβ is to act as an opsonin and that its aggregation may activate immune cells responsible for inflammation seen in AD.

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Alzheimer s & Dementia
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2025-12-01
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https://doi.org/10.1002/alz70855_101820
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Invertebrate Immune Response Mechanisms
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How does amyloid β contribute to healthy immune function in Drosophila melanogaster ?

Ashley Waring, Nathan T. Mortimer, Kristen Snitchler, Emma Hartness
Alzheimer s & Dementia
Invertebrate Immune Response Mechanisms
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How does amyloid β contribute to healthy immune function in Drosophila melanogaster ?

Ashley Waring, Nathan T. Mortimer, Kristen Snitchler, Emma Hartness
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Abstract

Our data suggests a natural function of Aβ is to act as an opsonin and that its aggregation may activate immune cells responsible for inflammation seen in AD.

Alzheimer s & DementiaVol. 21(S1)
Oregon State University (US), Illinois State University (US)
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How does amyloid β contribute to healthy immune function in <i>Drosophila melanogaster</i> ? — Ashley Waring, Nathan T. Mortimer, et al. · Alzheimer s & Dementia (2025) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS