| abstract |
This invention is directed to methods for providing neuroprotection comprising administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of a compound selected from the group consisting of Formula (I) and Formula (II), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof: wherein pheny1 is substituted at X with one to five halogen atoms selected from the group consisting of fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine; and, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and C1-C4 alky1; wherein C1-C4 alky1 is optionally substituted with pheny1 (wherein pheny1 is optionally substituted with substitutents indenpendently selected from the group consisting of halogen, C1-C4 alky1, C1-C4 alkoxy, amino, nitro and cyano). |