申请人:Corcept Therapeutics, Inc.
公开号:US20030064974A1
公开(公告)日:2003-04-03
This invention generally pertains to the field of psychiatry. In particular, this invention pertains to the discovery that agents capable of inhibiting the binding of cortisol to its receptors can be used in methods for preventing or reversing cognitive deterioration in adults with Down's syndrome. Mifepristone, a potent specific glucocorticoid receptor antagonist, can be used in these methods. The invention also provides a kit for preventing or reversing cognitive deterioration in a DS patient including a glucocorticoid receptor antagonist and instructional material teaching the indications, dosage and schedule of administration of the glucocorticoid receptor antagonist.
本发明一般涉及精神病学领域。特别是,本发明涉及发现能够抑制皮质醇与其受体结合的制剂可用于预防或逆转患有唐氏综合征的成年人认知功能退化的方法。米非司酮是一种强效的特异性糖皮质激素受体拮抗剂,可用于这些方法中。本发明还提供了一种用于预防或逆转唐氏综合征患者认知功能退化的试剂盒,包括一种糖皮质激素受体拮抗剂和教导糖皮质激素受体拮抗剂的适应症、剂量和给药计划的指导材料。