Method for identifying amyloid protein-extracellular matrix prot

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435 795, 435 793, 435 792, 436501, C12Q 100, G01N 3353, G01N 33566

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ABSTRACT:
A method for identifying compounds useful for treating patients with amyloidosis is disclosed. Compounds are screened according to the present invention to determine their ability to modulate the affinity between amyloid protein and proteins of the extracellular matrix.

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