The present invention is based on the finding that the cis/trans isomerisation of secondary amide peptide bonds in oligo- and polypeptides can be catalytically promoted. This catalysis is effected by enzymes which are hereinafter called “secondary amide peptide bond cis/trans isomerases (APIases). It can be assumed that the APIase activity plays a central role in a number of pathophysiological processes. Thus, the invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising substances which inhibit APIase activity.
本发明的基础是发现可以催化促进寡肽和
多肽中二级酰胺肽键的顺式/反式异构化。这种催化作用由以下称为 "仲酰胺肽键顺/反式异构酶(A
PIases)"的酶来实现。可以认为,A
PI 酶的活性在许多病理生理过程中起着核心作用。因此,本发明涉及由抑制 A
PI 酶活性的物质组成的药物组合物。