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Means for detecting pathological transformation of the APP protein and their uses

US7723117B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 5, 2001
Grant dateMay 25, 2010
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Expiry dateFeb 3, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2800/2821
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Pathological modifications of the APP protein can be detected in a sample by use of markers consisting of catabolic and/or metabolic fragments of the carboxyl-terminal part of the APP (APP-Cter fragments) resulting from a neurodegenerative condition wherein the APP participates in the etiology. Methods for detecting such markers provide diagnostic and therapeutic applications in degenerative pathologies such as Alzheimer's Disease.

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