title: Detrimental actions of neurotrophic agents.
abstract: There is little experimental evidence supporting the speculation that neurotrophic agents in general stimulate the pathological process in Alzheimer's disease. Nevertheless, possible detrimental actions of neurotrophic agents represent a concern when considering the pharmacological use of neurotrophic factors.
authors: Andrus Gerontology Center, Los Angeles, CA.
authors: F
authors: F
authors: Hefti
mesh_terms: D000544:Alzheimer Disease / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000378:metabolism; D000818:Animals; D006801:Humans; D009414:Nerve Growth Factors / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D009414:Nerve Growth Factors