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Use of small molecule radioligands to discover inhibitors of amyloid-beta peptide production and for diagnostic imaging

US6878363B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 17, 2001
Grant dateApr 12, 2005
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Expiry dateMay 17, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K51/0468
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of using radiolabelled and/or radiopharmaceutical small molecule inhibitors of beta-amyloid peptide production for the diagnosis of neurological and other disorders involving APP processing and beta-amyloid production. Radiolabelled small molecule inhibitors identified by the methods of the present invention would be useful in the diagnosis of neurological disorders, such as Alzheimer's disease, which involve elevated levels of Aβ peptides.

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