METHODS FOR TREATING FRONTOTEMPORAL LOBAR DEGENERATION WITH UBIQUITINATED INCLUSIONS (FTLD-U)

摘要

Methods for rescuing learning, memory and/or motor function deficits associated with frontotemporal lobar degeneration with ubiquitinated inclusions (FTLD-U) are disclosed. The method comprises: a) administering to an animal having FTLD-U a therapeutically effective amount of an autophagy inducer; b) causing a decrease in the amount of ubiquitinated TDP-43 aggregation forms in the brain of the animal; and c) causing an improvement of the learning, memory capacities and/or motor function of the animal.