Abstract:
The invention relates to methods for diagnosis, monitoring progression, and treatment of neurodegenerative disorders. In particular, biomarkers for diagnosis, monitoring progression, and treatment of neurodegenerative disorders are provided. In some embodiments, methods for diagnosis, monitoring progression, and treatment of synucleinopathies and related disorders are provided.
Abstract:
The present disclosure provides neuroprotective compounds along with their use in treating disease such as Parkinson's disease (PD). The compounds can be used as inhibitors for Parthanatos Associated AIF (apoptosis-inducing factor) Nuclease (PAAN), also known as macrophage migration inhibitor factor (MIF).
Abstract:
Inhibitors of poly(ADP-ribose) synthetase can be used to prevent neurotoxicity mediated through N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptors. Poly(ADP-ribose) synthetase inhibitors can be used therapeutically in the treatment of vascular stroke and neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and Huntington's disease.
Abstract:
Methods of preventing or treating Parkinson's disease in subjects are described where drugs are administered to subjects in effective amounts to cause the farnesylation of PARIS and the enhanced expression of PGC-1 a in the brain. These methods alleviate the effects of Parkinson's disease in subjects, in part, by preventing the loss of dopamine neurons.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to compositions and methods for treating neurodegenerative conditions using GLP-1r agonists. In certain embodiments, long-acting GLP-1r agonists have neuroprotective and disease modifying effects on the central nervous system.
Abstract:
Methods are taught for amelioration of neurodegeneration which accompanies infection with an immunodeficiency virus. Agents are administered which reduce nitric oxide production by neurons (e.g. nitric oxide synthase inhibitors, calmodulin inhibitors, immunophilin binding drugs) or lower superoxide concentration (e.g. superoxide dismutase gene).