Methods for characterizing and treating cognitive impairment in aging and disease
AssigneeThe Johns Hopkins University
InventorsMichela Gallagher, Rebecca Haberman
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Abstract
This invention provides methods for identifying genes associated with cognitive impairment and for identifying compounds useful in the treatment of cognitive impairment. The methods can in particular be used to identify genes associated with, and compounds useful in treating, cognitive impairment in aging.
Claims3
A method for treating cognitive impairment in a subject in need thereof, the method comprising the step of administering to the subject a GABA-A α5 receptor agonist in an amount sufficient to beneficially alter cognitive function in said subject in an amount sufficient to beneficially alter cognitive function in said subject.
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