Therapeutic approach to neurodegenerative disorders using a TFP5-peptide

摘要

Disclosed herein are isolated peptides, pharmaceutical compositions and methods for use of such for treating subjects with a neurodegenerative disease, such as Alzheimer's. In an example, an isolated polypeptide includes a cyclin dependent kinase 5 (Cdk5) inhibitory domain that has at least 95% sequence identity to the amino acid sequence set forth as SEQ ID NO: 1, wherein the Cdk5 inhibitory domain is linked to a protein transduction domain. Methods of reducing or inhibiting one or more symptoms associated with a neurodegenerative disease by administering a therapeutically effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition including one or more disclosed peptides are also provided.