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Method of screening for modulators of amyloid formation

US5348963A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 26, 1993
Grant dateSep 20, 1994
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Expiry dateMay 26, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P25/28
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Agents which modulate or affect the intracellular trafficking and processing of proteins in the mammalian cell can be utilized to affect the trafficking and processing of APP, thereby inhibiting production of Alzheimer type amyloidosis. Particularly useful agents are chloroquine and its related derivatives such as primaquine.

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