Dipeptides having a methionine residue and possessing a protective action for the liver
US4460601A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 21, 1982 |
| Grant date | Jul 17, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2002 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P1/16
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Dipeptides are claimed which consist of a mercaptoalkanoic acid and a derivative of said acid, namely an S-alkyl-, aralkyl-, aryl-, acyl- or aroyl derivative with methionine, a methionine ester or a methionine amide, as well as their salts with metallic cations and organic bases. These compounds have the property of protecting the liver against intoxications and have sedative and hypnotic properties.
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