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Use of Neurotrophic Factor-alpha1/Carboxypeptidase E (CPE) to Treat Alzheimer Disease

Abstract: There is no known cure for Alzheimer’s disease, a brain disorder that severely affects memory, thinking, learning, and organizing skills. It eventually decreases a person’s ability to carry out simple, daily activities. It is predicted that over 14 million Americans will develop Alzheimer’s without effective treatment options. Mild cognitive...

Published: 4/8/2024 | Inventor(s): Yoke Loh, Yong Cheng

Keywords(s): “Cognitive impairment”, Ad, Alzheimer’s Disease, BNDF, brain, Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor, Carboxypeptidase E, CPE, Hippocampus, LOH, MCI, MEMORY, Mild Cognitive Impairment, NEURODEGENERATION, NEUROTROPHIC

Category(s): TherapeuticArea > Neurology, Application > Therapeutics, Collaboration Sought > Licensing

Use of Interleukin (IL)-34 to Treat Retinal Inflammation and Neurodegeneration

Abstract: Interleukin (IL)-34 is a homodimer that is produced mainly by keratinocytes, neuronal cells and regulatory T cells (Tregs). It is believed to play important roles in chronic inflammation and the homeostasis of microglia. Currently, there is no effective treatment for many types of retinal degeneration. An improved treatment of autoimmune uveitis...

Published: 4/8/2024 | Inventor(s): Rachel Caspi, Mary Mattapallil, Zhijian Wu

Keywords(s): AAV Vector, Caspi, GENE THERAPY, IL-34, inflammatory disease, Inherited Retinal Dystrophies, Interleukin 34, National Eye Institute, NEI, NEURODEGENERATION, Photoreceptor Death, Retinal degeneration, Retinal Inflammation, uveitis

Category(s): Collaboration Sought > Collaboration, Collaboration Sought > Licensing, Application > Therapeutics, TherapeuticArea > Opthamology, TherapeuticArea > Eye / Ear / Nose / Throat, TherapeuticArea > Immunology