Tag: amyloid

Laboratory Studies on Nattokinase and Abnormal Protein Aggregates

Posted on by Jesse Santiano, M.D.

This article was updated with audio on August 15, 2025. This article discusses research that has shown nattokinase can dissolve amyloid and prion proteins. What are Amyloids and Prions? Both are abnormal proteins because they are misfolded. Proteins in various parts of the body serve multiple functions. Proteins can be structural (bone), related to movement…

The SARS-CoV-2 spike protein can form amyloids seen in lung, blood, and nervous system disorders

Posted on by Jesse Santiano, M.D.

What is amyloid? Amyloids are tube-like proteins that are small in size. About 7-13 nanometers in diameter. One centimeter is 10,000,000 nanometers. One inch is 25,400,000 nanometers. Amyloid and diseases Amyloids are linked to diseases. The most well-known condition associated with amyloid protein accumulation is Alzheimer’s disease, where progressive memory loss occurs. Amyloids are seen…