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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 26, 2000
Filed:
Oct. 26, 1998
Applicant:
Inventors:
Steven A Johnson, Costa Mesa, CA (US);
Gary S Lynch, Irvine, CA (US);
Gary A Rogers, Santa Barbara, CA (US);
Assignees:
Cortex Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Irvine, CA (US);
The Regents of the University of California, Oakland, CA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61K / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
5142232 ; 5142292 ; 514249 ; 514321 ; 514338 ; 514354 ; 514410 ; 514411 ; 514423 ;
Abstract
This invention relates to treatment of schizophrenia and related psychotic disorders, including enhancement of receptor functioning in synapses in brain networks responsible for higher order behaviors. In a particular aspect, the invention relates to methods for the use of AMPA receptor up-modulators in conjunction with antipsychotics for the treatment of schizophrenia. Kits containing the compositions in appropriate form for administration are also provided.