摘要 |
In one aspect, described herein is a method for monitoring cognitive decline in a subject, the method comprising (i) determining a level of one or more Dickkopf (Dkk) proteins in a blood sample from the subject; and (ii) comparing the level of the Dkk protein(s) to a reference value; wherein an increased level of the Dkk protein(s) in the sample compared to the reference value is indicative of increased cognitive decline in the subject. |