abstract |
A method of enhancing the survival of neuronal cells in a mammal, the cells being at risk of dying, the method comprising administering to the mammal an effective amount of at least one of the following substances: IGF-I; a functional derivative of IGF-I; IGF-II; or a functional derivative of IGF-II, provided that if IGF-I or IGF-II is administered, NGF or a functional derivative of NGF is also administered. |