Memory or learning improvement using peptide and other compositions
First Claim
1. A method, comprising:
- providing a sealed container containing a composition comprising molecular nitric oxide, a peptide, and phosphatidylcholine, wherein the sealed container contains less than about 20 mol % oxygen;
unsealing the sealed container to allow access to the composition; and
administering the composition to a subject to improve the subject'"'"'s memory or learning.
1 Assignment
0 Petitions
Accused Products
Abstract
The present invention generally relates to compositions and methods for topical or transdermal delivery, including treatment and prevention of learning and memory disorders, and enhancement of learning or memory. In some cases, the composition may include nitric oxide and/or peptides such as thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH) and/or GnRH (gonadotropin-releasing hormone). The nitric oxide and/or peptide may be present within a first phase comprising a lecithin, such as phosphatidylcholine. In certain embodiments, the lecithin is present in liposomes, micelles, or other structures containing nitric oxide and/or peptide. The composition can take the form of a gel, a cream, a lotion, an ointment, a solution, a solid “stick,” etc., that can be rubbed or sprayed onto the skin. Other aspects of the present invention are generally directed to methods of making or using such compositions, methods of promoting such compositions, kits including such compositions, or the like.
-
Citations
20 Claims
-
1. A method, comprising:
-
providing a sealed container containing a composition comprising molecular nitric oxide, a peptide, and phosphatidylcholine, wherein the sealed container contains less than about 20 mol % oxygen; unsealing the sealed container to allow access to the composition; and administering the composition to a subject to improve the subject'"'"'s memory or learning. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
-
Specification