Method of treating depression using neurotrophins

Details Method of treating depression using neurotrophins Method of treating depression using neurotrophins

1994-11-10

1997-02-04

Feisee, Lila

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Extract, body fluid, or cellular material of undetermined...

Nervous system

514 2, 514 12, 530399, A61K 3818, A61K 3530, A01N 3718

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ABSTRACT:
Infusion of neurotrophins, preferably brain-derived neurotrophic factor, are shown to be effective agents for use in the alleviation of symptoms of depression, as demonstrated by reduction of "despair" in the animal forced swim test. Alterations in serotonin levels brought about by neurotrophins suggest use of these factors for the treatment of other disorders caused by defects in serotonin activity.

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