TREATMENT OF DISEASE OR INJURY OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM USING AGENTS THAT DECREASE THE ACTIVITY OF THE MELANOCORTIN 4 RECEPTOR

摘要

Novel methods are provided for modulating CNS cell neogenesis in the CNS cells in vitro or in vivo, involving the use of agents that decrease the activity of the melanocortin 4 receptor (MC4R). When the methods of the invention are applied to a subject such as a human, it may be used for reducing a symptom of a CNS disorder.