Northwestern University

Donna S Whitlon

Claus-Peter Richter

Statin compositions are disclosed for stimulating neurite growth from spiral ganglion neurons in the inner ear, as well as methods and kits for preventing damage to or treating damage of auditory neurons and/or hair cells of the cochlea following acoustic or toxic insult. An exemplary statin for these methods and kits includes Pitavastatin having the compound formula (VIII): 

Local cochlear application of statins for stimulating neurite regrowth in the cochlea

Statin compositions are disclosed for stimulating neurite growth from spiral ganglion neurons in the inner ear and methods for preventing damage to or treating damage of auditory neurons and/or hair cells of the cochlea following acoustic or toxic insult.

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Deerfield, IL, United States of America

Donna S Whitlon