Methods of Treatment and Prevention of Disease by Arginine-rich Compositions that Induce Cytoprotection and Neuroprotection

摘要

The present invention refers to a composition of arginine-rich poly-peptides, compounds and materials and their use in a method for treatment, amelioration or prevention of cell death associated medical conditions by the provision of a protectant therapy, including cytoprotection and neuroprotection.

主权项

1. A method of protecting cells that are susceptible to cell death as a result of physiological, environmental, traumatic or pathological causes in a mammalian subject comprising administering a cell penetrating peptide comprising at least 4 contiguous arginine residues to said subject to prevent, treat or ameliorate cell death.