Method for the treatment of nervous system degeneration

Details Method for the treatment of nervous system degeneration Method for the treatment of nervous system degeneration

1986-12-11

1989-03-14

Friedman, Stanley J.

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Designated organic active ingredient containing

Cyclopentanohydrophenanthrene ring system doai

514213, 514866, A61K 3155, A61K 3156

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048124478

ABSTRACT:
Disclosed is a method for treating nervous system deterioration associated with aging and Alzheimer's disease by administering a therapeutically-effective amount of dehydroepiandrosterone or its sulfate. Also disclosed is the co-administration of dehydroepiandrosterone or its sulfate and a potassium channel antagonist. The disclosure is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions containing dehydroepiandrosterone, alone or in combination with a potassium channel antagonist. Dehydroepiandrosterone is also shown to facilitate the growth of nervous system tissue, particularly in culture.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4507289 (1985-03-01), Coleman et al.

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