TREATMENT OF NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASES, CAUSATION OF MEMORY ENHANCEMENT, AND ASSAY FOR SCREENING COMPOUNDS FOR SUCH
申请人:Grimaldi Maurizio
公开号:US20120245166A1
公开(公告)日:2012-09-27
Methods for enhancing memory and/or learning and prevent neurodegeneration by administration of certain heterocyclic and aromatic compounds are described. The methods are particularly useful for treating patients suffering from a neurodegenerative disease such as (without limitation) Alzheimer's, Parkinsons's, Lou Gehrig's (ALS) disease or memory or learning impairment. A neuronal human cell-based assay that assess NF-kB gene up-regulation using a luciferase reporter is also provided that screens for compounds useful in methods for enhancing memory or learning.