Re: Bb and Alzheimer's plaques



On 17 May 2005 10:10:12 -0700, "kathleen" <kathleen.dickson@xxxxxxxx>
eloquently stated:

>The pathological hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease (AD) consist of
>beta-amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles in affected brain
>areas. The processes, which drive this host reaction are unknown.

I always thought these plaques (including heart disease) were some
type of immune response?
.