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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 14, 2006
Filed:
Aug. 08, 2002
Ming-chih Crouthamel, Perkasie, PA (US);
Stephen J. Gardell, Woodbridge, CT (US);
Qian Huang, Orefield, PA (US);
Ming-tain Lai, Lansdale, PA (US);
Yueming LI, Lansdale, PA (US);
Ming-Chih Crouthamel, Perkasie, PA (US);
Stephen J. Gardell, Woodbridge, CT (US);
Qian Huang, Orefield, PA (US);
Ming-Tain Lai, Lansdale, PA (US);
Yueming Li, Lansdale, PA (US);
Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ (US);
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.