FIELD: medicine.
SUBSTANCE: method involves introducing tacrolimus derivative of known formula (1) for stimulating nerve cell growth or regeneration. Another method is suggested for repairing transected peripheral nerve or spinal cord by making contact of the transected peripheral nerve ends or spinal cord with the compound (1) or by introduced the compound (1) to the patient and transplanting a transplant into peripheral nerve or spinal cord.
EFFECT: sharp growth of regenerated myelinated axons; improved motor function of feet; high neurotropic and low immunosuppressive activity level.
17 cl, 8 tbl
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Dates
2006-12-10—Published
2001-12-31—Filed