METHOD OF TREATING ISCHEMIC INJURY USING APOAEQUORIN
Compositions containing apoaequorin and methods for their use in treating ischemic injury, particularly reduction in neuronal cell death following ischemic insult, are provided by the present invention.
1 . A composition for reducing neuronal cell death following an ischemic insult in a subject, comprising: (a) an effective amount of apoaequorin; and (b) an acceptable carrier.
2 . The composition according to claim 1 , wherein said composition is in the form of an injectable dosage.
3 . A method for reducing neuronal cell death following an ischemic insult in a subject, comprising administering to a subject that has suffered an ischemic insult an effective amount of apoaequorin.
4 . The method according to claim 3 , wherein administration is to the central nervous system of said subject.
5 . The method according to claim 3 , wherein administration is to the brain of said subject.
6 . The method according to claim 3 , wherein administration is by injection of an injectable dosage of said apoaequorin.