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Pyroglutamate-modified Amyloid Beta (N-terminal Truncated) (AβpE)

Target
AβpE
Molecular classification
Peptide, Amyloid beta peptide, Modified peptide
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Overview

Pyroglutamate-modified amyloid beta represents a highly pathogenic subset of amyloid-beta peptides characterized by N-terminal truncation and conversion of the third amino acid residue into pyroglutamic acid. This modification enhances peptide aggregation, stability against degradation, membrane-disruptive activity, and neurotoxicity—making it a significant contributor to Alzheimer’s disease pathology and an important target for biomarker development or therapeutic intervention.

Other names
pE-AβAmyloid beta pyroglutamateAβpE3-40AβpE3-42Pyroglutamate Aβ
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Mechanism of action

Inhibition of aggregation, Promotion of degradation, Antibody-mediated clearance, Inhibition of glutaminyl cyclase

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Biological functions

Amyloid formationNeurotoxicityMembrane disruptionAggregation
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Disease associations

Alzheimer's diseaseNeurodegenerative disease
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Safety considerations

Potential for off-target effects of glutaminyl cyclase inhibitorsImmunogenicity of antibody-based therapiesInflammationVasogenic edema
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Biomarkers

Cerebrospinal fluid levels of pE-AβPlaque burden of pE-Aβ

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