Cognition
OwnerSydney David CULLIS-HILLinventor
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Abstract
The present invention relates to acetyl glucosamine. In particular, the present invention relates to the use of acetyl glucosamine to improve cognition.
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A method of treating Alzheimer's disease (AD) in a subject, comprising administering to the subject O-acetyl glucosamine or a salt or hydrate thereof, wherein the acetyl glucosamine has the following structure
- and wherein two or three of R1, R2, R3 and R4 are acetyl.
A method of treating preclinical AD or preventing AD or preventing preclinical AD in a subject, comprising administering to the subject O-acetyl glucosamine or a salt or hydrate thereof, wherein the O-acetyl glucosamine has the following structure
- and wherein two or three of R1, R2, R3 and R4 are acetyl.
A kit including:
- a container holding an O-acetyl glucosamine, a salt, hydrate, or pharmaceutical composition thereof;
- a label or package insert with instructions for use in treating AD in a subject, wherein the O-acetyl glucosamine has the following structure
- and wherein two or three of R1, R2, R3 and R4 are acetyl.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.