Abstract:
In certain embodiments hydantoin compounds are provided herein that are effective to inhibit BACE activity against APP. Without being bound to a particular theory, it is believed the activity of the hydantoins identified herein appears to be associated with binding to BACE and/or to APP particularly when these moieties form a BACE/APP complex. Accordingly, it is believed the compounds described herein represent a new class of compounds designated herein as APP-Binding-BACE Inhibitors (ABBIs) and provide a new mechanism to modulate APP processing. The hydantoins described herein appear to show improved brain permeability and functional BACE inhibition.
Abstract:
In certain embodiments compounds (e.g., triazolopyrimidine(s) and/or triazolopyridine(s)) are provided that are effective to lower p-tau and/or to prevent or reduce elevation of p-tau, particularly in response to stress (e.g., elevated cortisol levels). The 5 compounds are useful in the treatment or prophylaxis of pathologies characterized by abnormal amyloid plaque and or tangle formation and/or deposition.
Abstract:
In various embodiments, compositions and methods are provided for treatment and/or prevention of amyloidogenic diseases. In certain embodiments, the methods entail administering an effective amount of a tropinol ester to a subject in need thereof for prophylactic or therapeutic effect. The methods are particularly useful for prophylactic and therapeutic treatment of Alzheimer's disease. In certain embodiments, methods of reducing the risk, lessening the severity, or delaying the progression or onset of a disease characterized by beta-amyloid deposits in the brain of a mammal are also provided. In certain embodiments, methods of directly or indirectly inhibiting the C-terminal cleavage of APP resulting in the formation of APP-C31 peptide and APPneo (APP664) in a mammal are provided.
Abstract:
A link between ApoE4 allele and sirtuins expression level is identified that is believed to be associated with elevated risk for the promotion of processing of amyloid precursor protein (APP) by the non-amyloidogenic pathway in a mammal leading to elevated risk for Alzheimer's disease. Compounds are identified that upregulate sirtuins ( e.g. , SirT1) expression levels and appear to be useful in the treatment and/or prophylaxis of MCI and/or Alzheimer's disease.
Abstract:
In various embodiments, compositions and methods are provided for treatment and/or prevention of amyloidogenic diseases. In certain embodiments, the methods entail administering an effective amount of compound C41 to a subject in need thereof for prophylactic or therapeutic effect. The methods are particularly useful for prophylactic and therapeutic treatment of Alzheimer's disease. In certain embodiments, methods of reducing the risk, lessening the severity, or delaying the progression or onset of a disease characterized by beta-amyloid deposits in the brain of a mammal are also provided. In certain embodiments, methods of directly or indirectly enhances sAPPα, lowers Aβ, p-Tau, inhibits the C-terminal cleavage of APP resulting in the formation of APP-C31 peptide and APPneo (APP664) and improves memory in a mammal are provided.
Abstract:
The invention generally provides supplements and methods of using the same to improve cognitive functions such as learning, memory, concentration, focus, attention, and mood.
Abstract:
In certain embodiments the methods of preventing or delaying the onset of a pre-Alzheimer's condition and/or cognitive dysfunction, and/or ameliorating one or more symptoms of a pre-Alzheimer's cognitive dysfunction, and/or preventing or delaying the progression of a pre-Alzheimer's condition or cognitive dysfunction to Alzheimer's disease, and/or of promoting the processing of amyloid precursor protein (APP) by the non-amyloidogenic pathway are provided. In certain embodiments the methods involve administering, or causing to be administered, to a subject in need thereof certain formulations comprising or more active agent(s) selected from the group consisting of tropisetron disulfiram, honokiol, nimetazepam, and/or derivatives or analogs thereof.
Abstract:
In various embodiments method are provided for inhibiting (partially or fully) the C-terminal cleavage of APP resulting in the formation of APP-C31 peptide and APPneo (APP664) in a mammal. The methods typically involve administering or causing to be administered to the mammal a TrkA kinase inhibitor in an amount sufficient to reduce C-terminal cleavage of APP and production of a C31 peptide and/or APPneo. In certain embodiments the inhibitor comprises ADDN-1351 or a derivative thereof.