Medium chain fatty acid esters of beta-hydroxybutyrate and butanediol and compositions and methods for using same
US10889538B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 2, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jan 12, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 2, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23V2250/54
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Aspects of the present disclosure include fatty acid β-hydroxyester compounds (e.g., fatty acid esters of β-hydroxybutyrate), fatty acid esters of butanediol, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions having one or more fatty acid β-hydroxyester compounds and/or one or more fatty acid esters of butanediol. Methods for treating a subject by administering one or more esters to the subject are also provided. Kits containing one or more of the subject esters are also described.
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