The present invention relates to methods of detecting neurodegenerative diseases or disorders, particularly to methods for early detection of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Parkinson's disease. The present invention provides a method for detecting a neurodegenerative disease in a subject, the method comprising testing the subject for an indicator of release of neuromelanin from cells in the brain, wherein a positive test is indicative of death of brain cells containing neuromelanin and is characterised by an elevated level of the indicator of release of neuromelanin compared to control values.
本发明涉及检测神经退行性疾病或紊乱的方法,尤其涉及早期检测神经退行性疾病(如帕
金森病)的方法。本发明提供了一种检测受试者神经退行性疾病的方法,该方法包括检测受试者大脑中细胞释放神经络
氨酸的指标,其中阳性检测表明含有神经络
氨酸的脑
细胞死亡,其特征是神经络
氨酸释放指标的
水平与对照值相比升高。