Methods and compositions for the treatment of neuropathy and hyperalgesia
AssigneeStealth BioTherapeutics Inc.
InventorD. Travis Wilson
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Abstract
The disclosure relates to methods for treating a subject suffering from hyperalgesia caused by drug-induced neuropathy by administering to the subject an effective amount of an aromatic-cationic peptide. The disclosure also relates to methods for protecting a subject from hyperalgesia caused by drug-induced neuropathy by administering an effective amount of an aromatic-cationic peptide to a subject at risk for developing the condition.
Claims20
A method for treating peripheral neuropathy or hyperalgesia in a subject in need thereof, comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of a peptide having the formula Phe-D-Arg-Phe-Lys-NH2.
A method for reducing the occurrence of hyperalgesia in a subject in need thereof, comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of a peptide having the formula Phe-D-Arg-Phe-Lys-NH2.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.