Diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease based on the hAbeta42:hAbeta40 ratio

摘要

Described is a method for the diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease (AD) or of a risk for developing said disease which is based on the determination of the ratio of hAß42:hAß40 (Aß42/40-ratio). A lower Aß42/40-ratio as compared to the normal ratio is indicative for AD or for a risk for developing AD. Moreover, kits are described suitable for carrying out said diagnostic method.