| abstract |
Disclosed herein are several methods for promoting nerve regeneration that involve administering at least one compound, such as a purine, purine derivative, or purine analog, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. These methods can be used to promote nerve growth in the central or peripheral nervous system. The methods are of use in treating neurodegenerative diseases, such as Parkinson's disease, or in treating the transaction of a partial or complete transaction of a nerve in the peripheral or central nervous system. |