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Methods for identifying compounds effective for treating neurodegenerative disorders and for monitoring the therapeutic intervention therefor

US6153171A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 17, 1995
Grant dateNov 28, 2000
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Expiry dateMay 17, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K38/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods for identifying compounds that can be used for treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, for monitoring the progression of these diseases, and for monitoring therapeutic intervention of these diseases are provided. These methods are effected by determining the relative amount of .alpha.-sAPP and the ratio of .alpha.-sAPP to total sAPP in body fluids, tissues or in cell culture.

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