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Use of metabotropic receptor agonists in progressive neurodegenerative diseases

US5622981A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 7, 1995
Grant dateApr 22, 1997
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Expiry dateApr 7, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K31/42
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of treating a mammal with a neurodegenerative disease which is caused at least in part by the neurotoxic effects of the .beta.-amyloid protein. This method constitutes administering a metabotropic receptor agonist to such a mammal. In particular, the agonist trans-ACPD or 1S,3R-ACPD can be administered intravenously to treat a mammal with Alzheimer's disease.

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