Beta-Secretase

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Description

Beta-Secretase is a group of Proteolytic Enzymes.

 

Toxic Effects of Beta-Secretase

Nervous System

 Beta-Secretase (especially Beta-Secretase 1 form) catalyzes the conversion of Amyloid-Beta-Protein Precursor (APP) to Amyloid-Beta Protein (ABP) - the form of Amyloid that is strongly implicated in the onset and progression of Alzheimer’s Disease.

 

Forms of Beta-Secretase

 Beta-Secretase 1 (BACE1)

 Beta-Secretase 2 (BACE2)

 

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