Fmoc-Ala-Glu-Asn-Lys-NH2 is a selective asparagine endopeptidase (AEP) inhibitor peptide and suppresses amyloid precursor protein (APP) cleavage. AEP, a pH-controlled cysteine proteinase, is activated during ageing and mediates APP proteolytic processing.
In Vitro
Fmoc-Ala-Glu-Asn-Lys-NH2 antagonizes APP processing by AEP, whereas other small molecular inhibitors and inactive peptide AEQK were without effect. MCE has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.