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Use of PLA.sub.2 inhibitors as treatment for alzheimer's disease

US5478857A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 23, 1993
Grant dateDec 26, 1995
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Expiry dateDec 23, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P43/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention provides methods for the treatment or prevention of Alzheimer's disease in a mammal which comprises administering to a mammal in need thereof an effective amount of an inhibitor of phospholipase A.sub.2. This invention also provides a series of compounds which are useful as inhibitors of phospholipases A.sub.2, especially cytosolic phospholipase A.sub.2.

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