Title:
GLUCOCORTICOID RECEPTOR ANTAGONISTS FOR TREATMENT OF DEMENTIA
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JP2009051864
Kind Code:
A
Abstract:
To provide a method and a drug for the treatment of dementia.
It is discovered that agents which inhibit the binding of cortisol to its receptors can be used in methods for treating dementia. Mifepristone, a potent glucocorticoid receptor antagonist, can be used in these methods. The invention also provides a kit for treating dementia in a human (including a glucocorticoid receptor antagonist and instructional material teaching the indications, dosage and schedule of administration of the glucocorticoid receptor antagonist).
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Inventors:
SCHATZBERG ALAN F
BELANOFF JOSEPH K
BELANOFF JOSEPH K
Application Number:
JP2008294967A
Publication Date:
March 12, 2009
Filing Date:
November 18, 2008
Export Citation:
Assignee:
UNIV LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR
International Classes:
A61K9/20; A61K31/575; A61K31/00; A61K31/565; A61K31/569; A61K45/00; A61P25/28; A61P43/00
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Hidesaku Yamamoto
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