Antiproliferative and neurotrophic molecules
AssigneeAmerican Biogenetic Sciences, Inc.
InventorsHeinz Nau, Ciaran M. Regan
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Abstract
Neurotrophic and antiproliferative compounds related to the antiepileptic drug valproate are provided. These compounds are useful for promoting neuronal function as in neurodegenerative disorders and for treating neoplastic disease.
Claims3
A pharmaceutical composition for inhibiting cell mitosis comprising an effective amount of
- at least one compound selected from the group consisting of 2-n-pentyl-4-pentynoic acid, enantiomers thereof and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
A pharmaceutical composition for inhibiting cell mitosis comprising an effective amount of 2-(S)-2-n-pentyl-4-pentynoic acid, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
A pharmaceutical composition for inhibiting cell mitosis comprising an effective amount of 2-(S)-2-n-hexyl-4-pentynoic acid, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
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