Compounds Which Inhibits Protein Prenylation E.G. Geranylgeransferse or Farnesyltransferase Inhibitors for Treating Parkinson's Disease
申请人:Schweighoffer Fabien
公开号:US20080153758A1
公开(公告)日:2008-06-26
The invention relates to compounds and their uses, particularly in the pharmaceutical industry. The invention more specifically relates to new uses of compounds that inhibit the prenylation of proteins, in particular the geranylgeranyl and/or farnesyl modifications of proteins, for treating neurodegeneration involving oxidative stress and, more particularly, Parkinson's disease. The invention also relates to corresponding methods of treatment, and can be used in human subjects for preventive or curative treatment, either alone is or in combination with other active agents or treatments.