Abstract
Peptides having at least 2 amino acids and no more than 15 amino acids are provided. The peptides comprise amino acid sequence X-Y or Y-X, wherein X is an aromatic amino acid and Y is any amino acid other than glycine. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions and kits including such peptides as well as methods using same for diagnosing and treating amyloid associated diseases.
| Original language | American English |
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| Patent number | CN101415724 |
| IPC | C12N 15/ 63 A I |
| Priority date | 29/06/04 |
| State | Published - 22 Apr 2009 |