Neuroactive Steroid Compositions and Methods of Use for Lowering Cholesterol

Methods for ameliorating a symptom associated with hypercholesterolemia, hyperlipidemia, or both in a subject. In some embodiments, the methods include administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of a composition comprising pregnenolone (PG), allopregnanolone (ALLO), dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), progesterone (PROG), precursors thereof, metabolites thereof, pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, derivatives thereof, or combinations thereof. Also provided are methods for ameliorating at least one symptom resulting from undesirable cholesterol biosynthesis in a subject and methods for lowering cholesterol, low density lipoprotein, or both in the serum of a subject.

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Patents:
WO 2,010,107,922

Inventor(s): MARX CHRISTINE E [US]

Type of Offer: Licensing



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