Compositions and methods using myelin-associated...

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A61K 38/17 (2006.01) A61K 31/70 (2006.01) A61K 38/14 (2006.01) A61K 38/47 (2006.01) A61K 47/48 (2006.01) C07K 14/705 (2006.01) C12Q 1/02 (2006.01) A61K 38/00 (2006.01)

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CA 2225691

This invention relates to the novel identification of myelin-associated glycoprotein ("MAG") as a potent inhibitor of neural regeneration. More particularly, this invention relates to compositions and methods useful for reversing inhibition of neural regeneration in the central and peripheral nervous system. Assays to monitor the effects of MAG on neural regeneration and to identify agents which will block or promote the inhibitory effects of MAG on neural outgrowth are provided. Screening methods for identifying such agents are also provided. This invention also relates to compositions and methods using agents that can reverse the inhibitory effects of MAG on neural regeneration. Methods for regulating and for promoting neural growth or regeneration in the nervous system, methods for treating injuries or damage to nervous tissue or neurons, and methods for treating neural degeneration associated with disorders or diseases, comprising the step of administering at least one of the compositions according to this invention are provided.

L'invention se rapporte à une nouvelle identification de la glycoprotéine associée à la myéline ("MAG") en tant qu'inhibiteur puissant de la régénération neurale. Plus particulièrement, cette invention a trait aux compositions et aux procédés utiles pour inverser l'inhibition de la régénération neurale dans le système nerveux central et périphérique. Les dosages pour surveiller les effets de MAG sur la régénération neurale et pour identifier les agents bloquant ou favorisant les effets inhibiteurs de MAG sur l'excroissance neurale sont décrits. Des procédés de criblage pour identifier de tels agents sont également décrits. L'invention se rapporte aussi à des compositions et à des procédés utilisant des agents pouvant inverser les effets inhibiteurs de MAG sur la régénération neurale. Les procédés pour réguler et favoriser la croissance ou régération neurale dans le système nerveux, les procédés pour traiter des blessures ou des dégâts aux tissus nerveux ou aux neurones, ainsi que des procédés pour traiter la dégénération neurale associée aux troubles ou aux maladies, y compris l'administration d'au moins une des compositions selon l'invention, sont décrits.

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