The present invention provides novel physiological substrates of mammalian glutaminyl cyclase (QC, EC 2.3.2.5), new effectors of QC, methods for screeing for such effectors, and the use of such effectors and pharmaceutical compositions comprising such effectors for the treatment of conditions that can be treated by modulation of QC-activity. Preferred compositions additionally comprise inhibitors of DP IV or DP IV-like enzymes for the treatment or alleviation of conditions that can be treated by modulation of QC- and DP IV-activity.
本发明提供了哺乳动物谷
氨酰胺酰环化酶(QC,
EC 2.3.2.5)的新型生理底物、QC的新效应物、筛选此类效应物的方法、以及使用此类效应物和包含此类效应物的药物组合物来治疗可通过调节QC活性来治疗的病症。优选的组合物还包括DP IV或类似DP IV酶的
抑制剂,用于治疗或缓解可通过调节QC和DP IV活性来治疗的病症。