Discovery of Sulforaphane as a Potent BACE1 Inhibitor Based on Kinetics and Computational Studies

BACE1 is the rate-limiting enzyme involved in the production and deposition of β-amyloid (Aβ). Since neurotoxic Aβ plays a critical role in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) pathogenesis, BACE1 has emerged as a key target for preventing AD. In the present study, the potential of sulforaphane, an isothiocyana...

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Main Authors: Kumju Youn, Jeong-Hyun Yoon, Nayoung Lee, Gyutae Lim, Jinhyuk Lee, Shengmin Sang, Chi-Tang Ho, Mira Jun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-10-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/12/10/3026