Peptides directed for diagnosis and treatment of amyloid-associated disease
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1. A synthetic dipeptide as set forth in SEQ ID NO:
- 145 (D-Trp-Aib).
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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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2 Claims
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1. A synthetic dipeptide as set forth in SEQ ID NO:
- 145 (D-Trp-Aib).
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2. A pharmaceutical composition comprising as an active ingredient a synthetic dipeptide as set forth in SEQ ID NO:
- 145 (D-Trp-Aib) and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or diluent.
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