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Delocalized lipophilic cation compounds and methods of use thereof

US12172976B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 10, 2020
Grant dateDec 24, 2024
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Expiry dateDec 9, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09B23/105
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Provided are delocalized lipophilic cation (DLC) compounds and methods of using such compounds. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions that include a DLC compound. Provided methods include methods of killing cells and methods of fluorescently labeling mitochondria by contacting the cells with a DLC compound of the present disclosure. Also provided are methods of imaging cell mitochondria, methods of determining whether a patient has a mitochondria related disease, and methods of treating a patient for a mitochondria related disease. Kits that include compounds of the present disclosure are also provided.

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