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Method for insuring adequate intracellular glutathione in tissue

US5747459A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 7, 1997
Grant dateMay 5, 1998
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Expiry dateFeb 7, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K38/018
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method is provided for increasing and/or maintaining the level of intracellular glutathione. Pursuant to the invention, compositions including denatured and at least partially hydrolyzed proteins are administered to a patient in an amount sufficient to increase glutathione levels in the patient.

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