Invertebrate animal model with neurodegenerative phenotype...

Multicellular living organisms and unmodified parts thereof and – Nonhuman animal

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C800S009000, C800S012000, C800S013000

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ABSTRACT:
The present invention claims an invertebrate animal that has been modified to express a set of genes, the set comprising the gene coding for a modified version of the gamma subunit of AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPKg). According to the invention, the animal displays an identifiable phenotype related to lipid metabolism and neurodegeneration. This animal provides a model of neurodegenerative diseases, particularly Alzheimer's disease, and may be useful for screening and testing modulating agents, substances and therapeutic compounds for neurodegenerative disorders.

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