Methods for promoting survival of myelin producing cells
AssigneeThe Regents of the University of California
InventorsJerold J. M. Chun, Joshua A. Weiner
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Abstract
The present invention provides a method for promoting the survival of myelin producing cells, in particular SCs and oligodendrocytes. Other embodiments of the present invention are directed to therapeutic methods, utilities, and other related uses.
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A method for promoting survival of myelin producing cells comprising treating myelin producing cells with an effective amount of lysophosphatidic acid (LPA) to promote cell survival.
A method for enhancing the development or regeneration of myelin by promoting the survival of myelin producing cells comprising treating myelin producing cells with an effective amount of LPA to promote cell survival.
A method of promoting survival of endogenous myelin producing cells in a subject, comprising delivering to the subject an effective amount of LPA.
A method of treating a subject with a neurological disorder related to the loss of myelination comprising delivering to the subject an effective amount of LPA.
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