amyloid precursor protein catabolic process

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Nameamyloid precursor protein catabolic process
IDGO_0042987
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Biological process

Exact synonym

APP catabolic process, APP catabolism, amyloid precursor protein breakdown, amyloid precursor protein catabolism, amyloid precursor protein degradation

Description

The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of amyloid precursor protein (APP), the precursor of amyloid-beta, a glycoprotein associated with Alzheimer's disease.

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