4 results about "Neuronal disease" patented technology

Antibodies that specifically bind to TrkB and methods for using the same are described. Neuroprotective agonist antibodies are described, as indicated by their effect on enhancing the survival of retinal ganglion cells in vitro, and these agonist antibodies may be used to treat eye disorders, such as glaucoma. Additionally, other neuronal diseases or disorders, including those characterized by partial neuronal damage, benefit from treatment using these agonist antibodies. In certain embodiments, the present invention comprises antibodies that bind to TrkB and mediate cell signaling. The antibodies of the present invention may be whole human, non-natural antibodies formulated as injectable excipients.

The instant invention provides methods and compositions related to discovery of Free Fatty Acid Receptor 1 (FFA1) as a therapeutic target for treatment or prevention of diseases or disorders of neurons that are characterized by angiogenesis, or of vascular diseases of the eye, retinal degeneration and / or tumors more generally. Therapeutic and / or prophylactic uses and compositions of known FFA1 inhibitors, including small molecules and nucleic acid agents, are described. Methods for identification of novel FFA1 inhibitors are also provided.

Disclosed herein are methods for treating a motor neuron disease such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) comprising administering mEphA4-Fc with an interval of greater than every week, for example administering mEphA4-Fc every two weeks, every three weeks, or every four weeks, and at a concentration of about 10 to about 40 mg / kg body weight of a subject.