The invention provides a previously uncharacterized protein (gamma secretase activating protein or gSAP) that activates γ-secretase to produce β-amyloid protein (Aβ). Deposition of Aβ has been associated with Alzheimer's disease and other pathologies. The invention thus additionally provides, e.g., screening methods and novel research tools, inhibitors of this novel protein, and methods of diagnosis, treatment and control of Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative conditions associated with deposition of Aβ.
[EN] NOVEL REGULATORY PROTEINS AND INHIBITORS<br/>[FR] NOUVELLES PROTÉINES RÉGULATRICES ET NOUVEAUX INHIBITEURS
申请人:INTRA CELLULAR THERAPIES INC
公开号:WO2011016861A2
公开(公告)日:2011-02-10
The invention provides a previously uncharacterized protein (gamma secretase activating protein or gSAP) that activates y-secretase to produce β-amyloid protein (Aβ). Deposition of Aβ has been associated with Alzheimer's disease and other pathologies. The invention thus additionally provides, e.g., screening methods and novel research tools, inhibitors of this novel protein, and methods of diagnosis, treatment and control of Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative conditions associated with deposition of Aβ.