Peptides antibodies directed thereagainst and methods using same for diagnosing and treating amyloid-associated diseases
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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.
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- 1. A peptide as set forth in SEQ ID NO:
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3. A pharmaceutical composition comprising as an active ingredient a peptide as set forth in SEQ ID NO:
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5. A method of treating or preventing an amyloid-associated disease in an individual, the method comprising providing to the individual a therapeutically effective amount of a peptide as set forth in SEQ ID NO:
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