Gamma three protease
US7135307B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 8, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 14, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 13, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2500/04
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Gamma three protease is provided, a novel aspartyl class protease that is capable of taking part in the processing of amyloid precursor protein (APP) to Aβ peptide. Gamma three protease may be involved in the development and/or progression of Alzheimers disease. Methods of identifying inhibitors of gamma three protease, useful in the prevention or treatment of Alzheimers disease, are disclosed.
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