Methods for increasing schwann cell survival
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1. A method for increasing survival of Schwann cells in a patient as a prophylactic treatment for diabetic peripheral neuropathy, comprising administering an effective amount of a deprenyl compound to said patient wherein said survival of Schwann cells is increased as a prophylactic treatment for diabetic peripheral neuropathy.
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Abstract
Methods for increasing Schwann cell survival are disclosed. The methods of the invention are useful for the treatment of conditions such as peripheral neuropathies, including diabetic neuropathies.
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- 1. A method for increasing survival of Schwann cells in a patient as a prophylactic treatment for diabetic peripheral neuropathy, comprising administering an effective amount of a deprenyl compound to said patient wherein said survival of Schwann cells is increased as a prophylactic treatment for diabetic peripheral neuropathy.
- 18. A method for treating a patient with diabetic peripheral neuropathy, comprising administering to said patient an effective amount of a deprenyl compound, wherein said peripheral neuropathy is treated in a patient.
- 22. A method for increasing Schwann cell survival in a patient for use as a prophylactic treatment in diabetic peripheral neuropathy, comprising contacting a Schwann cell with a deprenyl compound, wherein said Schwann cell survival increases to indicate prophylactic treatment in diabetic peripheral neuropathy.
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26. A method for treating diabetic peripheral neuropathy in a patient, comprising administering to said patient an effective amount of a deprenyl compound, wherein said peripheral neuropathy is treated.
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