Method for reducing blood cholesterol and/or blood triglycerides
US6020383A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 11, 1999 |
| Grant date | Feb 1, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 11, 2019 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P3/06
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Blood cholesterol and/or blood triglycerides are reduced in a mammalian subject by administering an effective amount of tert-butylhydroquinone or a salt thereof. The mammalian subject is preferably human. Additionally, a preparation of tert-butylhydroquinone in dosage unit form is provided to reduce blood cholesterol and/or blood triglycerides. The preparation is advantageously designed for oral administration.
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