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Pharmaceutical compositions for treating adrenoleukodystrophy

US5331009A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 25, 1989
Grant dateJul 19, 1994
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Expiry dateSep 25, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C69/533
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A composition for the treatment of adrenoleukodystrophy comprises a mixture of erucic acid and less than 20% of C20:1, in the absence of any C24:0 and C26:0 acids (all the acids being as such or in the form of physiologically acceptable derivatives, e.g. the triglycerides). For dietary administration, the compositions are preferably mixed with a dietary supplement comprising glyeceryl trioleate.

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