Huntington's disease treatment comprising administering aldose reductase inhibitors to increase striatal CNTF

摘要

The present invention provides methods of modulating neurotrophic factor-associated activity, especially CNTF-associated levels and activity, using aldose reductase inhibitors. These methods are especially useful in individuals suffering from, or at risk of developing, neurological disorders, including neurodegenerative disorders. The invention also provides methods of palliating neurological disorders and delaying development of neurological disorders using aldose reductase inhibitors.