METHODS FOR MODULATING MULTIPLE LINEAGE KINASE PROTEINS AND FOR SCREENING COMPOUNDS WHICH MODULATE MULTIPLE LINEAGE KINASE PROTEINS

摘要

Methods for identifying compounds which modulate activity of a multiple lineage kinase protein and promotes cell survival or cell death comprising the steps of contacting the cell containing the multiple lineage kinase protein with the compound, determining whether the compound decreases activity of the multiple lineage kinase protein, and determining whether the compound promotes cell survival are provided. Methods for identifying compounds which may be useful in the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders and/or inflammation are also provided. Methods for modulating the activity of a multiple lineage kinase protein comprising contacting the protein or a cell containing the protein with an indeno- or indolo- compound of the invention are also provided. Methods of treating neurodegenerative disorders and/or inflammation are also provided.