Abstract:
The present invention provides means and methods for counteracting and/or preventing aggregation of a polyQ protein. Further provided are improved poly constructs which are, amongst other things, useful for testing assays. According to the invention, several peptidases like, e.g. tripeptidyl peptidase II (TPPII), appear to be capable of cleaving long polyQ peptides comprising at least 45 glutamine residues. Hence, according to the invention, administration of such peptidases to an individual suffering from a polyQ expansion disorder results in degradation of long polyQ peptides.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to compositions and methods for the production of a hydrolysate comprising at least one endoprotease and a tripeptidyl peptidase capable of cleaving tripeptides from the N-terminus a peptide and/or proteins having one or more of lysine, arginine or glycine in the P1 position wherein said tripeptidyl peptidase is capable of being used at a temperature between 45ºC and 70ºC.
Abstract:
The present invention provides means and methods for counteracting and/or preventing aggregation of a polyQ protein. Further provided are improved polyQ constructs which are, amongst other things, useful for testing assays.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a method for producing an alcohol comprising: (a) admixing a tripeptidyl peptidase, predominantly having exopeptidase activity, with a feedstock or a fraction thereof before, during or after fermentation of said feedstock or a fraction thereof; and (b) recovering an alcohol. Also provided are uses of a tripeptidyl peptidase and by-products of alcohol production obtainable by the method of the invention.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to methods and compositions containing oligonucleotides suitable for administration to humans and other mammals.