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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 25, 2017
Filed:
Jul. 17, 2014
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, CN;
Nancy Yuk Yu Ip, Hong Kong, CN;
Kit Yu Fu, Hong Kong, CN;
Fanny Chui Fun Ip, Hong Kong, CN;
Wing Yu Fu, Hong Kong, CN;
Shuo Gu, Zhejiang, CN;
Xuhui Huang, Hong Kong, CN;
Kwok Wang Hung, Hong Kong, CN;
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, CN;
Abstract
Provided is the discovery of the role of EphA4 signaling in neurodegenerative disorders involving β-amyloid induced neurotoxicity such as Alzheimer's Disease. New therapeutic methods, therapeutic agents, and kits for treating diseases caused or exacerbated by overactivated EphA4 signaling are provided. Also provided are methods for identifying additional compounds as therapeutic agents useful for treating conditions involving overly active EphA4 signaling.