USE OF FIBROBLAST GROWTH FACTORS AS NEUROPROTECTIVE AND NEUROMODULATORY AGENTS

摘要

The invention relates to the use of fibroblast growth factor and its derivatives as neuroprotective agents against the damage produced by ischaemia and cerebral reperfusion, and as agents with a neuromodulatory effect on motor activity, and of all compounds related thereto, in those clinical situations which require neuronal protection following cerebral or carotid ischaemia. The pharmacological use of acidic and basic fibroblast growth factor and all compounds relating thereto is also justified in clinical situations which require a decrease in agitation and aggressiveness.