What biochemical reaction is catalyzed by -secretase? Why was it proposed that a chemical inhibitor of this
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What biochemical reaction is catalyzed by γ-secretase? Why was it proposed that a chemical inhibitor of this activity might be a useful drug for treating Alzheimer's disease? What possible side effects of such a drug would complicate this use?
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