Protein and its use in diagnosing Alzheimer's disease
Embodiments are directed to a peptide and protein containing that peptide, nucleic acids, antibodies, as well assays detecting the peptide or protein, and methods of identifying patients with or at risk of developing Alzheimer's Disease and other neurodegenerative diseases.
1. An isolated peptide consisting of the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:14.
2. The peptide of claim 1 , wherein the peptide is substantially pure.
3. The peptide of claim 1 , wherein the peptide is a recombinant peptide.
4. An isolated peptide consisting of a peptide consisting of the amino acid sequence of SEO ID NO: 14 conjuated to a conjugating peptide consisting of the amino acid sequence of SEO ID NO: 12.
5. An isolated peptide encoded by the nucleic acid sequence consisting of SEQ ID NO:15.
6. A composition comprising an isolated peptide consisting of the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:14.
7. The composition of claim 6 , additionally comprising a carrier.