Modulation of Sodium Channels By Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide
The present invention relates to the use of oxidized nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) or of its reduced form, NADH, as sodium channel modulators. The present invention also relates to the use of compositions containing NAD+ or NADH to treat conditions associated with sodium channel current, such as arrhythmia. NAD+ is found to increase sodium channel current, while NADH is found to decrease sodium channel current. Thus, conditions that are associated with decreased sodium channel current can be treated with NAD+, while conditions that is associated with increased sodium channel current can be treated with NADH.
Patents:WO 2,009,051,827
Inventor(s):
DUDLEY SAMUEL C [US]
Type of Offer:
Licensing
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