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Dipeptides having a methionine residue and possessing a protective action for the liver

US4460601A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 21, 1982
Grant dateJul 17, 1984
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Expiry dateDec 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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