ADRENOCEPTORS ANTAGONISTS FOR THE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF NEURODEGENERATIVE CONDITIONS

摘要

The present invention teaches methods for treating a variety of neurodegenerative conditions, including Alzheimer's disease (AD) and idiopathic Parkinson's disease (iPD), by utilizing adrenoceptor antagonists. Adrenoceptor antagonists that can be used include β-blockers, such as acebutolol, betaxolol, bisopropolol, bopindolol, carvedilol, metoprolol, oxprenolol, propranolol, and timolol.

主权项

1. A method for alleviating the symptoms of and/or slowing the progression of a neurodegenerative condition in a subject, comprising providing a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising an adrenoceptor antagonist to the subject.