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Pharmacological use of uridine in the treatment of nervous disorders

US4960759A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 19, 1989
Grant dateOct 2, 1990
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Expiry dateJun 19, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07H19/06
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disorders due to an altered balance of dopamine release by the cerebral dopaminergic system, such as schizophrenia and Parkinson's disease, can be treated by administration of uridine which is a specific agent for the protection of the cholecystokinin level in the brain tissue.

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