METHODS OF NEUROPROTECTION USING NEUROPROTECTIVE STEROIDS AND A VITAMIN D
申请人:Stein Donald G.
公开号:US20110306579A1
公开(公告)日:2011-12-15
Described herein are compositions and methods for treating or preventing nervous system injury. In particular, the methods and compositions relate to the use of at least one neuroprotective steroid, such as progesterone, and vitamin D.
Provided are steroid analogues functionalized with polar substituents at the C3 and/or C20 positions of the steroid ring system that exhibit improved water solubility. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the steroid analogues and methods using the novel steroid analogues for the treatment and prevention of neurodegeneration in a patient following injury to the central nervous system.
Provided are steroid analogues functionalized with polar substituents at the C3 and/or C20 positions of the steroid ring system that exhibit improved water solubility. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the steroid analogues and methods using the novel steroid analogues for the treatment and prevention of neurodegeneration in a patient following injury to the central nervous system.
Provided are steroid analogues functionalized with polar substituents at the C3 and/or C20 positions of the steroid ring system that exhibit improved water solubility. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the steroid analogues and methods using the novel steroid analogues for the treatment and prevention of neurodegeneration in a patient following injury to the central nervous system.