INVENTIONS FOR LICENSE

MCL 1811.0: Agents for Treatment of Cognitive Disorders

Perry Renshaw, M.D., Ph.D., et al.

Cognitive Disorders
Treatment of Memory Loss
Treatment of Dementia

Background and Description

Changes in the physical and chemical properties of the cell membrane can lead to changes in membrane fluidity, which in turn can have significant effects on membrane-linked functions such as ion transport and signal transduction. Use of a particular class of compounds, known to have an effect on one component of cell membranes, is proposed for the treatment of particular cognitive disorders where membrane fluidity appears to be an important factor in causing decreased brain cell function.

Potential Commercial Uses

The invention comprises a method of treating disorders like memory loss, cognitive impairment, and dementia, as well as depression, bipolar disorder and schizoaffective disorder. The method involves treatment of patients with agents which affect membrane fluidity. The cholesterol-lowering drugs known as the statins are believed to be particularly useful in the methods of the invention.

Publication and Patent Status

McLean Hospital is the owner of pending U.S. patent applications claiming this invention.

Licenses Available

McLean Hospital is offering a worldwide exclusive license to this technology.

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Anne Ritter, Licensing Manager
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