NAIP and IAP polypeptides prevent neuronal cell death caused by ischemia,
neurodegenerative conditions, and axotomy. The invention provides methods
for neuroprotection by the prevention of cell death and kits and methods
for the identification of neuroprotective therapeutic compounds.
Os polypeptides de NAIP e de IAP impedem a morte neuronal da pilha causada pelo ischemia, circunstâncias, e axotomy neurodegenerative. A invenção fornece métodos para o neuroprotection pela prevenção da morte e dos jogos da pilha e métodos para a identificação de compostos therapeutic neuroprotective.
