Abstract: The invention relates to the field of immunoassays which allow the detection of A?17 peptides by virtue of the use of an anti-A?17 antibody and a kit and method using said antibody. The invention also relates to a method for diagnosing or distinguishing between different stages of a neurodegenerative disease.
Abstract: The invention provides conjugates comprising albumin and a peptide derived from the C-terminal region of amyloid beta peptide, as well as uses thereof for the treatment of diseases characterized by the deposition of amyloid proteins and, in particular, for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.