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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 28, 2007
Filed:
Jan. 23, 2004
Applicants:
Xianqi Kong, Dollard-des-Ormeaux, CA;
Xinfu Wu, Laval, CA;
David Migneault, Laval, CA;
Inventors:
Assignee:
Neurochem (International) Limited, Lausanne, CH;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61K 31/155 (2006.01); A61K 31/4164 (2006.01); A61K 31/166 (2006.01); A61K 31/18 (2006.01); A61K 31/4168 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
The present invention relates to the use of amidine compounds in the treatment of amyloid-related diseases. In particular, the invention relates to a method of treating or preventing an amyloid-related disease in a subject comprising administering to the subject a therapeutic amount of an amidine compound. Among the compounds for use according to the invention are those according to the following Formula, such that, when administered, amyloid fibril formation, neurodegeneration, or cellular toxicity is reduced or inhibited: