Therapeutic and drug screening methods for the treatment and prevention of neuronal disease
US6159948A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 25, 1997 |
| Grant date | Dec 12, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 25, 2017 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02A50/30
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
NAIP and IAP polypeptides prevent neuronal cell death caused by ischemia, neurodegenerative conditions, and axotomy. The invention provides methods for neuroprotection by the prevention of cell death and kits and methods for the identification of neuroprotective therapeutic compounds.
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