INHIBITORS OF CYSTAHIONINE BETA SYNTHASE FOR PREVENTING OR TREATING NEUROTOXIC OR COGNITIVE DISORDERS

摘要

The invention is directed to inhibitors of cystathionine beta synthase which, among other biochemical effects, allow reduction of the neurotoxic overproduction of endogenous hydrogen sulphide. These compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing them are useful for the prevention and treatment of neurotoxic and cognitive disorders such as cognitive disorders in Down syndrome. The invention also relates to methods for preventing or treating neurotoxic and cognitive disorders including cognitive disorders in Down Syndrome.