Abstract: A method for determining the ischemic levels of suspected stroke patients comprises the following steps: Taking a blood sample from the suspected stroke patients, Determining the concentration of Glycogen Phosphorylase BB (GPBB) in this blood sample

Abstract: Compositions and methods for the treatment or prevention of neurodegenerative diseases caused by the accumulation of prions. Therapeutic vaccines, antisera and molecular constructs are described. The vaccine is composed of an antigen, such as a prion peptide fragment or epitope that is preferably provided in a liposomal bilayer. In a preferred embodiment, the antigen is a modified amyloid peptide, preferably a palmitoylated PrPc106-126 peptide. Preferably, the antigen is administered in a liposomal bilayer. When administered to an animal, the vaccine elicits a local or systemic, immunogen-specific immune response against amyloid proteins, peptides or fragments, and prevents, stops or hinders amyloid deposition caused by prions.