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5-HT.sub.3 receptor antagonists for the treatment of autism

US5225407A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 8, 1992
Grant dateJul 6, 1993
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Expiry dateSep 8, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K31/46
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to the use of a compound which acts as an antagonist of 5-HT at 5-HT.sub.3 receptors in the treatment of autism or another disorder originating in childhood in which there is mental retardation.

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