Method of altering hypothalamic function by nasal administration

Details Method of altering hypothalamic function by nasal administration Method of altering hypothalamic function by nasal administration

1993-09-28

1998-07-21

Cook, Rebecca

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Designated organic active ingredient containing

Cyclopentanohydrophenanthrene ring system doai

514171, 514178, 514182, A61K 3156

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057835713

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 Estrene steroid, or a pharmaceutical composition containing an Estrene steroid, such that the ligand semiochemical binds to a specific neuroepithelial receptor. The steroid is 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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