Use of melatonin to prevent cytotoxic effects of amyloid beta pr

Details Use of melatonin to prevent cytotoxic effects of amyloid beta pr Use of melatonin to prevent cytotoxic effects of amyloid beta pr

1997-02-18

1999-09-28

Tsang, Cecilia J.

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548469, A01N 4338

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ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed to a method of preventing cytotoxic effects of amyloid beta protein on cells. The method comprises exposing the cells to an effective amount of melatonin. The invention further provides a method of treating Alzheimer's disease in a human subject, which comprises administering an amount of melatonin effective to prevent the cytotoxic effects of amyloid beta protein to the human subject.

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