Leptin compositions and methods for treating progressive cognitive function disorders resulting from accumulation of neurofibrillary tangles and amyloid beta
US8716220B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 4, 2009 |
| Grant date | May 6, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 1, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N2800/2828
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present disclosure provides compositions containing a leptin product and methods of clinical therapy and diagnostic methods for progressive cognitive disorders. According to one aspect, the described invention provides a method for treating a progressive cognitive disorder. According to another aspect, the described invention provides a method for improving resilience of cognitive function in a subject in need thereof. According to another aspect, the described invention provides a method for identifying an effective therapeutic agent for treating a progressive cognitive dysfunction disease or disorder that results from at least one of accumulation of Aβ, hyperphosphorylation of tau, or accumulation of neurofibrillary tangles.
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