Composition comprising phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor for inhibiting apoptosis of nerve cells
AssigneesAribio Co., Ltd., SK Chemicals Co., Ltd.
InventorsMyung Hwa Kim, Jae Jun Choung, Sae Kwang Ku
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a composition and health functional food for inhibiting apoptosis of cranial nerve cells, and to a method for inhibiting apoptosis, wherein the composition and health functional food comprising a phosphodiesterase type 5 active inhibitor. According to the present invention, the PDE5 inhibitor exhibits a protective effect on nerve cells by inhibiting apoptosis of cranial nerve cells. Thus, the present invention can be effectively used to prevent, alleviate, and treat cranial nerve disease.
Claims9
A method for inhibiting brain neuron apoptosis in a subject in need thereof, comprising administering a composition containing a phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor that is mirodenafil or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof in an effective amount to the subject.
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