USE OF LONG-CHAIN N-ALKYL DERIVATIVES OF DEOXYNOJIRIMYCIN FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF A MEDICAMENT FOR THE TREATMENT OF GLYCOLIPID STORAGE DISEASES

摘要

A novel method is disclosed for the treatment of a patient affected withGaucher's disease or other such glycolipid storage diseases. Themethod comprises administering to said patient a therapeutically effectiveamount of a long-chain N-alkyl derivative of deoxynojirimycinto alleviate or inhibit the glycolipid storage disease. The long-chain alkylgroup has from nine to about 20 carbon atoms and preferably isnonyl or decyl.