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'''β-Secretase''', also known as '''BACE''' ('''β'''-site of '''A'''myloid precursor protein '''C'''leaving '''E'''nzyme) and '''Memapsin 2''' is an aspartyl protease. | '''β-Secretase''', also known as '''BACE''' ('''β'''-site of '''A'''myloid precursor protein '''C'''leaving '''E'''nzyme) 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. | ||
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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.
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