Patents Assigned to Fondazione Salvatore Maugeri Clinica del Lavora e Della Riabilitazione
  • Glioprotectant peptide for use in the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and methods related thereto
    Patent number: 8778884
    Abstract: The described invention relates to the use of the TAT-BH4 peptide for treating or preventing the progression of ALS. The methods include, postponing the appearance of symptoms and improving motor performance and survival in ALS. Methods are also provided, wherein the TAT-BH4 peptide is in a composition further comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Fondazione Salvatore Maugeri Clinica del Lavora e Della Riabilitazione
    Inventor: Daniela Maria Carmelita Rossi