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Tocotrienols in the treatment of hypercholesterolemia, hyperlipidemia and thromboembolic disorders

US5348974A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 10, 1993
Grant dateSep 20, 1994
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Expiry dateFeb 10, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D311/72
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention relates to the use of tocotrienol, gamma-tocotrienol and delta-tocotrienol in reducing hypercholesterolemia, hyperlipidemia and thromboembolic disorders in mammals. The isolation of these tocotrienols from natural sources and their chemical synthesis is disclosed. The present invention also relates to prodrugs and pharmaceutical compositions of gamma-tocotrienol, delta-tocotrienol and tocotrienol and uses thereof.

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