Small molecule inhibitors of HLA-DR3 binding for treating autoimmune thyroiditis
Abstract:
A method for treating autoimmune thyroid disease is disclosed. The method comprises administering a molecule of molecular weight below 700 that inhibits the binding of the nonadecapeptide IPDNLFLKSDGRIKYTLNK (SEQ ID NO:1) to HLA-DRβ1-Arg74. Such compounds are found in the class of bisbenzylisoquinoline alkaloids represented by formula I
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