Diagnostic and therapeutic methods for neurodegenerative diseases. Are provided involving assaying
abnormal proteins (hyperphosphorylated tau, α-
synuclein, TDP-43) associated with neuronal turnover inhibition or promotion
in patient samples.
Abnormal protein expression and apoptotic activity are detected, aiding
disease progression assessment. Therapeutically, a method is provided for treating neurodegenerative diseases, administering compounds promoting neuronal turnover or modulating proteins involved in the process. The invention extends to identifying suitable drugs, employing neuronal turnover induction, miRNA modulation, and
protein activity inhibition or enhancement. The claims also encompass various species, tissues, and cultured cells. Furthermore, the invention is applicable to diverse neurodegenerative diseases with
abnormal protein accumulation, presenting novel diagnostic and treatment approaches.