Androstane steroids as neurochemical initiators of change in hum

Details Androstane steroids as neurochemical initiators of change in hum Androstane steroids as neurochemical initiators of change in hum

1996-05-28

1999-03-16

Robinson, Allen J.

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Designated organic active ingredient containing

Cyclopentanohydrophenanthrene ring system doai

A61K 31565

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058830871

ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to a method of altering hypothalamic function in an individual. The method comprises nasally administering a human semiochemical, e.g. an Androstane steroid, or a pharmaceutical composition containing a semiochemical, such that the ligand semiochemical binds to a specific neuroepithelial receptor. The steroid or steroids is/are preferably administered in the form of a pharmaceutical composition containing one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers. Other embodiments of the invention include pharmaceutical compositions containing the steroids.

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