Abstract: Statine-derived peptide inhibitors of the ?-secretase enzyme are provided which are useful in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and other diseases characterized by deposition of A? peptide in a mammal. The compounds of the invention provide useful methods of treatment by administration of these inhibitors to reduce A? peptide formation and pharmaceutical compositions.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 15, 2000
Date of Patent:
January 30, 2007
Assignee:
Elan Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Inventors:
Varghese John, Jay Tung, Lawrence Fang, Shumeye S. Mamo