Inhibition of microRNA-134 for the treatment of seizure-related disorders and neurologic injuries
AssigneeRoyal College of Surgeons In Ireland
InventorsDavid Henshall, Eva Jimenez-Mateos
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Abstract
A method for preventing or treating epilepsy or status epilepticus, or a brain-related disorder which is characterized by precipitation of seizures, in an individual. The method comprises the step of treating the individual with an agent that inhibits the activity of miR-134 in the individual. The agent is delivered to the brain of the individual.
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A method for treating epilepsy or status epilepticus in an individual comprising administering an agent for inhibiting the activity of miR-134 to the individual, wherein the agent is delivered to the brain of the individual.
A method for inhibiting the development or reducing occurrence of seizures in an individual having a brain-related disorder characterized by development of seizures comprising administering an agent for inhibiting the activity of miR-134 to the individual, wherein the agent is delivered to the brain of the individual.
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