Neurotherapeutic treatment for sexual dysfunction

Abstract

A method for improving sexual function is described. A mammal suffering from sexual dysfunction or otherwise in need of enhanced sexual function is administered a compound selected from those that are capable of inhibiting the activity of β-lactams, penicillin-binding protein, carboxypeptidase. Such compounds, including particularly β-lactam ring-containing compounds, can be used to formulate pharmaceutical formulations useful for improving sexual function.

1 . A method for improving sexual function in a mammal suffering from or disposed to develop sexual dysfunction or otherwise in need of enhanced sexual function, said method comprising the step of administering to said mammal a β-lactam compound capable of inhibiting the activity of a bacterial enzyme selected from β-lactamase or penicillin binding protein or a carboxypeptidase, where the β-lactam compound is administered in an amount therapeutically effective to treat the sexual dysfunction or enhance the sexual function of said mammal. 
     
     
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