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Proteoglycan splice variants as therapeutics and diagnostics for amyloid diseases

US8956818B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 8, 2010
Grant dateFeb 17, 2015
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Expiry dateAug 10, 2031

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

Abstract

The identification of novel Syndecan-2 splice variants and their use in the diagnosis and therapeutic intervention of Alzheimer's disease and other amyloid diseases. In addition the use of new animal models expressing or devoid of syndecan-2 splice variants to effectively screen and identify potential therapeutic compounds for Alzheimer's disease.

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