Human beta-secretase enzyme, inhibitors and their compositions and uses
摘要
Disclosed are various forms of an active, isolated beta -secretase enzyme in purified and recombinant form. This enzyme is implicated in the production of amyloid plaque components which accumulate in the brains of individuals afflicted with Alzheimer's disease. Recombinant cells that produce this enzyme either alone or in combination with some of its natural substrates ( beta -APPwt and beta -APPsw) are also disclosed, as are antibodies directed to such proteins. These compositions are useful for use in methods of selecting compounds that modulate P -secretase. Inhibitors of beta -secretase are implicated as therapeutics in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease.
申请公布号
EP1445263(A1)
申请公布日期
2004.08.11
申请号
EP20040006991
申请日期
2000.02.10
申请人
ELAN PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
发明人
ANDERSON, JOHN P.;BASI, GURIQBAL;DOANE, MINH TAM;FRIGON, NORMAND;JOHN, VARGHESE;POWER, MICHAEL;SINHA, SUKANTO;TATSUNO, GWEN;TUNG, JAY;WANG, SHUWEN;MCCONLOGUE, LISA