USE OF DELTA TOCOPHEROL FOR THE TREATMENT OF LYSOSOMAL STORAGE DISORDERS
This disclosure relates generally to the treatment of lysosomal storage disorders. Specifically, the disclosure relates to a novel use of δ tocopherol in the treatment of diseases and conditions related to lysosomal storage disorders. Included in the present disclosure is a method for the modulation of cholesterol recycling. Further, the disclosure relates to conditions such as Niemann-Pick type C disease, Farber disease, Niemann-Pick type A disease, Wolman disease and Tay Sachs disease. Further included in the present disclosure is a method for treating lysosomal storage disorders comprising the administration of δ tocopherol. Further included in the present disclosure is a method for treating lysosomal storage disorders comprising the administration of δ tocopherol in combination with cyclodextrin to a patient in need thereof.
1 . A method for treating a lysosomal storage disorder comprising administering to a subject in need thereof a pharmaceutically effective composition comprising δ tocopherol.