Mannose-6-Phosphate IGF-2 Receptor Activation for Memory Impairment

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Solution Overview

Problem

There is a need for effective methods to enhance memory retention and recovery from memory impairments, particularly in conditions such as neurodegenerative diseases and other pathological situations where memory loss occurs.

Innovation Solution

Administration of a therapeutically effective amount of an agonist or activator of the IGF-2 receptor, specifically mannose-6-phosphate (M6P) or its derivatives, to enhance memory and treat memory impairments.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If conventional memory treatment methods are used, then memory retention and recall are maintained at baseline levels, but effective enhancement of memory in pathological conditions is not achieved

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvememory retentionVSAvoidmemory impairment
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the chemical parameter by using M6P and its derivatives (such as phosphonate M6P, sulfonate M6P, and carboxylate M6P) instead of conventional treatments. These modified sugar molecules have altered chemical properties that enable them to effectively activate IGF-2 receptors, thereby improving memory retention and reducing memory impairment in pathological conditions

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces M6P and its derivatives as intermediary molecules that mediate between the administered compound and the IGF-2 receptor. These intermediaries bind to and activate the IGF-2 receptor, triggering downstream signaling pathways that enhance memory function without directly being the receptor itself

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Reliability

If M6P or its derivatives are administered to enhance memory, then memory retention and recall are significantly improved, but the complexity of the treatment composition increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvememory strengthVSAvoidtreatment composition
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent simplifies the treatment composition by focusing on a core molecule (M6P) and its systematic derivatives that all share the same mechanism of action. By changing only specific chemical parameters (such as replacing phosphate with phosphonate, sulfonate, or carboxylate groups), the patent creates a series of related compounds that can be used interchangeably, reducing the complexity of developing and administering multiple different treatments

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS12491203B2Use of mannose 6 phosphate and modifications thereof for memory enhancement and reducing memory impairment
Publication Date: 2025.12.09 NEW YORK UNIV
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AI summary

Provided are compositions and methods for memory enhancement, including recovery of memory impairment. The compositions and methods relate to mannose-6-phosphate and derivatives of mannose-6-phosphate. The methods relate to administration of M6P or derivatives thereof to individuals in whom memory enhancement is desired.