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Amyloid specific antibodies are not necessary to detect amyloid plaques in Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is an age-related neurological disorder which impairs learning, memory, and cognition. Gradual accumulation of amyloid beta protein (Aβ) is one of the hallmark pathologies of this disease. Early detection of the presence of Aβ