Abstract
(Figure Presented) A rationally designed oligomerization inhibitor interacts with early intermediate assemblies of amyloid-β polypeptide (Aβ) through the aromatic elements and inhibits their assembly into the toxic oligomers that cause Alzheimer's disease by a unique Cα- methylation β-breakage strategy. The electrostatic potential of the low-energy conformation of the dipeptide inhibitor bound to Aβ is shown.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1981-1986 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Angewandte Chemie - International Edition |
Volume | 48 |
Issue number | 11 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2 Mar 2009 |
Keywords
- Amyloid assemblies
- Inhibitors
- Oligomers
- Peptides
- Self-assembly