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Selecting compounds to reduce inflammation associated with Alzheimer's disease

US6664442B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 30, 2001
Grant dateDec 16, 2003
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Expiry dateMar 30, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Q2600/158
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention includes identification of specific markers, the elevation of which in central nervous tissue is associated with Alzheimer's Disease. The invention also includes improved assay methods for selecting compounds useful in reducing or preventing onset of the pathology associated with Alzheimer's Disease.

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