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Use of fused nicotinamides to promote neurogenesis

US7858628B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 9, 2009
Grant dateDec 28, 2010
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Expiry dateAug 31, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N33/6896
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides a group of compounds found to increase the number of neurons derived from stem cells for use as a therapeutic agent in neurological conditions or diseases. In one embodiment of the present invention, the compounds are used to detect the mechanism by which the number of neurons is increased.

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