NEW THERAPEUTIC AND DIAGNOSTIC METHODS FOR ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE

摘要

The invention relates to diagnosing the presence or absence of antibodies, such as IgM, IgG or IgA antibodies, related to increased or decreased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, using a phosphorylcholine conjugate. In addition, the invention relates to methods of immunization and prophylaxis, prevention and/or treatment of a subject against Alzheimer's disease, the method comprising the step of administering to the subject a pharmaceutical composition comprising at least one phosphorylcholine conjugate, or the step of administering to the subject an antibody preparation, for example a monoclonal antibody, with reactivity to a phosphorylcholine and/or a conjugate thereof.