Abstract: A method is provided for recognizing and diagnosing diseases or conditions associated with immune system dysfunction and loss of integration of brain function, particularly a subset of Alzheimer's disease, and for the in vitro testing to determine efficacy of possible therapeutic agents. The method involves measurement of immunological parameters on peripheral blood immunocytes.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 31, 1984
Date of Patent:
March 1, 1988
Inventors:
Herman H. Fudenberg, Harrell D. Whitten, Nemat Khansari