The invention relates to the detection and/or removal of conformationally altered proteins and/or molecules comprising a cross-β structure from a pharmaceutical composition. Disclosed is that unwanted and/or toxic side effects of pharmaceuticals are caused by proteins present in the pharmaceutical and...http://www.google.com/patents/US8114832?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US8114832 - Method for detecting and/or removing a protein comprising a cross-beta structure from a pharmaceutical composition