Peptide Inhibitors of Beta Amyloid Aggregation
Author: Findeis, M.A.
Source: Current Topics in Medicinal Chemistry, Volume 2, Number 4, 1 April 2002 , pp. 417-423(7)
Publisher: Bentham Science Publishers
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Abstract:
Amyloid beta peptide (A
) is implicated in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease (AD), particularly as oligomers or polymers that are correlated with Ab cellular toxicity. Inhibition of the formation of toxic forms of A
has therefore emerged as one approach to the treatment of AD. This article reviews efforts to adapt the structure of A
to the design and testing of peptide-based inhibitors of A
polymerization of interest as potential AD therapeutics.
Keywords: Peptide Inhibitors; Beta Amyloid Aggregation; Amyloid beta peptide
Document Type: Review article
DOI: 10.2174/1568026024607508
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