Beta secretase

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β-Secretase, also known as BACE (β-site of Amyloid precursor protein Cleaving Enzyme) and Memapsin 2, is an aspartyl protease found in humans. β-Secretase plays an important role in the development of Alzheimer's disease. This has made β-secretase a therapeutic target for pharmacological intervention.

Contents 1 Structure of Beta Secretase 2 Important Structures 3 Alzheimer's Disease 4 Inhibition of Beta Secretase 5 References

Structure of Beta Secretase

Important Structures

Alzheimer's Disease

Inhibition of Beta Secretase

References