Use Of Cannabidivarin In The Treatment Of Autism Spectrum Disorder, Associated Disorders And Schizophrenia
The present invention relates to the use of cannabidivarin (CBDV) in the treatment of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and ASD-associated disorders such as Fragile X syndrome (FXS); Rett syndrome (RS); or Angelman syndrome (AS). In a further embodiment the invention relates to the use of CBDV in the treatment of schizophrenia. CBDV has been shown to be particularly effective in improving cognitive dysfunction in rodent models of ASD, FXS, RS, AS and schizophrenia. The CBDV is preferably substantially pure. It may take the form of a highly purified extract of cannabis such that the CBDV is present at greater than 95% of the total extract (w/w) and the other components of the extract are characterised. Alternatively, the CBDV is synthetically produced.
Claim CLM-00001. 1. A method of treating one or more symptoms or disease characteristics associated with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) or ASD-associated disorders, as defined by DSM-IV, in a subject in need thereof, the method comprising administering cannabidivarin to the subject, wherein the one or more symptoms or disease characteristics are one or more of: (i) qualitative impairment in social interaction; (ii) qualitative impairment in communication; and (iii) restricted repetitive and stereotyped patterns of behaviour interest and activities.
Claim CLM-00006. 6. A method of treating one or more symptoms or disease characteristics associated with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) or ASD-associated disorders, as defined by DSM-V, in a subject in need thereof, the method comprising administering cannabidivarin to the subject, wherein the one or more symptoms or disease characteristics are one or more of: (a) persistent deficits in social communication and social interaction across contexts, not accounted for by general developmental delays, and (b) restricted, repetitive patterns of behaviour, interests, or activities.
Claim CLM-13-32. 13.-32. (canceled)
Claim CLM-00033. 33. A method of treating schizophrenia in a subject in need thereof, comprising administering an effective amount of cannabidivarin (CBDV) to the subject.
Claim CLM-00034. 34. A method of treating cognitive dysfunction in a subject in need thereof, comprising administering an effective amount of cannabidivarin (CBDV) to the subject.
