| abstract |
Therapeutics targeting the bacterium Porphyromonas gingivalis, including its proteases arginine gingipain A and arginine gingipain B, are disclosed, as well as the use thereof for the treatment of disorders associated with P. gingivalis infection, including brain disorders such as Alzheimer's disease. In certain embodiments, the invention provides compounds according to Formula I, Formula Ia, and Formula Ib, as described herein, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. |