Duke University

Ann M Saunders

Warren J Strittmatter

Allen D Roses

Donald E Schmechel

Karl H Weisgraber

Michel Goedert

A method of combatting Alzheimer's disease which comprises increasing the binding of the tau protein in nerve cells of that subject, and/or the binding of MAP2c protein in nerve cells of that subject, to either Apolipoprotein E or an Apolipoprotein E fragments capable of binding tau and/or MAP2c. In one embodiment, the method comprises administering the ApoE or ApoE fragment to the subject; in another embodiment, the method comprises administering to the subject a vector capable of entering nerve cells, which vector then upregulates the expression of an ApoE or an ApoE fragment capable of binding tau and/or MAP2c in nerve cells. Compositions useful for carrying out these methods are also disclosed.

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Durham, NC, United States of America

Ann M Saunders