Abstract:
The invention relates to treatments for depressive disorders based on reducing the extracellular matrix in the hippocampus. The invention also relates to methods of screening for new compounds to treat depressive disorders.
Abstract:
The invention relates to treatments for cognitive decline and/or memory impairment based on reducing the extracellular matrix in the hippocampus. Improved compositions are provided for such treatments. The invention also relates to detection methods for the early diagnosis of cognitive decline and/or memory impairment based on an increase in extracellular matrix in the hippocampus. The treatments and diagnostic methods are especially useful in the field of Alzheimer's disease.