Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Designated organic active ingredient containing – Having -c- – wherein x is chalcogen – bonded directly to...
Patent
1992-05-21
1993-08-03
Friedman, S. J.
Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions
Designated organic active ingredient containing
Having -c-, wherein x is chalcogen, bonded directly to...
A61K 3144
Patent
active
052329321
ABSTRACT:
Patients suffering from neurodegenerative diseases are treated by administering an effective amount of a pseudooxynicotine compound.
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Caldwell William S.
Lippiello Patrick M.
Friedman S. J.
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
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