Method and composition for modulating amyloidosis
AssigneeThe University of British Columbia
InventorsPeter B. Reiner, Fred Chiu-lai Lam
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AssigneeThe University of British Columbia
InventorsPeter B. Reiner, Fred Chiu-lai Lam
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Methods for modulating amyloid deposition in a subject are described. An effective amount of at least one ATP binding cassette (ABC) transporter blocker is administered to a subject, such that modulation of amyloid deposition occurs. Methods also include administering and effective amount of at least one ABC transporter blocker, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, to a subject such that a disease state associated with amyloidosis is treated. Packaged pharmaceutical compositions for treating amyloidosis are described. The package includes a container for holding an effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition and instructions for using the pharmaceutical composition for treatment of amyloidosis. The pharmaceutical composition includes at least one ABC blocker for modulating amyloid deposition in a subject. Methods for identifying agents which modulate amyloid deposition in a subject are also described. An effective amount of at least one ATP binding cassette (ABC) transporter blocker is administered to an organism, such that modulation of amyloid deposition occurs.
A method of inhibiting the export of amyloid-β (Aβ) from a cell, comprising administering to a subject an effective amount of transporter blocker for an ATP binding cassette (ABC) transporter, wherein the transporter blocker is RU-49953, and wherein said transporter is responsible for export of Aβ from said cell, such that export of Aβ is inhibited.
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