Combinatorial therapeutic approach for friedreich's ataxia
OwnerVijayendran Chandraninventor
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Abstract
Described are compositions comprising two or more of quercetin, taurine, epigallocatechin gallate, and ferrous sulfate. The compositions can be used to treat Friedreich's ataxia. Pharmaceutical formulations and methods of using the compositions and pharmaceutical formulations are also described. The compositions, pharmaceutical formulations, and methods can be used to treat subjects suffering from Friedreich's ataxia or to prevent or alleviate one or more symptoms associated with Friedreich's ataxia.
Claims27
A composition for treating Friedreich's ataxia (FRDA) comprising two or more of quercetin, taurine, epigallocatechin gallate, and ferrous sulfate.
A composition for treating or preventing Alzheimer's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, ataxia, autism spectrum disorder, cerebellar ataxia, fragile X syndrome, frontotemporal dementia, Huntington's disease, Lewy body disease, mitochondrial cardiomyopathy, motor neuron disease, multiple sclerosis, multiple system atrophy, muscular dystrophy, neurodegeneration with brain iron accumulation, Parkinson's disease, progressive supranuclear palsy, spinal muscular atrophy, or spinocerebellar ataxia, the composition comprising quercetin, taurine, and epigallocatechin gallate.
A method for treating a subject suffering from or at risk of developing a disease characterized in involving iron metabolism, mitochondrial dysfunction, and immune pathways, the method comprising administering to the subject a first compound that regulates iron metabolism, a second compound that reduces mitochondrial dysfunction, and a third compound that modulates immune function.
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