Methods and compositions for stimulating neurite growth
申请人:Vertex Pharmacueticals Incorporated
公开号:US05811434A1
公开(公告)日:1998-09-22
The present invention relates to methods and pharmaceutical compositions for stimulating the growth of neurites in nerve cells. The compositions comprise a neurotrophic amount of a compound and a neurotrophic factor, such as nerve growth factor (NGF). The methods comprise treating nerve cells with the above compositions or compositions comprising the compound without a neurotropic factor. The methods of this invention can be used to promote repair of neuronal damage caused by disease or physical trauma.