METHODS AND KITS FOR THE DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS OF ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE VERSUS FRONTOTEMPORAL DEMENTIA AND FOR THE DIAGNOSIS OF FRONTOTEMPORAL DEMENTIA COMPRISING FAS-L AND CK 18 AS BIOMARKERS

摘要

The invention relates to methods and kits for assessing frontotemporaldementia (FTD)and Alzheimer's disease (AD) using non-invasive biomarkers. Differences inbiomarkerlevels can be used to distinguish between FTD and AD, as well as from non-dementedpersons of similar age. The serum concentrations of these biomarkers canfurther be usedas an index of the severity of disease, and may occur in conjunction withclinical-baseddiagnostic testing and neuro-imaging assessment.