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A11-positive β-amyloid Oligomer Preparation and Assessment Using Dot Blotting Analysis
Published on: May 22, 2018
Small molecule inhibitors of amyloid β peptide aggregation as a potential therapeutic strategy for Alzheimer's
Qin Nie1, Xiao-guang Du, Mei-yu Geng
1Department of Pharmacology and Glycobiology, School of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ocean University of China, Qingdao 266003, China.
Abstract:
Amyloid β (Aβ) peptides have long been viewed as a potential target for Alzheimer's disease (AD). Aggregation of Aβ peptides in the brain tissue is believed to be an exclusively pathological process. Therefore, blocking the initial stages of Aβ peptide aggregation with small molecules could hold considerable promise as the starting point for the development of new therapies for AD. Recent rapid progresses in our understanding of toxic amyloid assembly provide a fresh impetus for this interesting approach. Here, we discuss the problems, challenges and new concepts in targeting Aβ peptides.
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