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Naringin and naringenin as inhibitors of acyl CoA-cholesterol-o-acyltransferase

US6165984A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 28, 1998
Grant dateDec 26, 2000
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Expiry dateOct 28, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA23V2002/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods for inhibiting the activity of acyl CoA-cholesterol-o-acyltransferase, inhibiting the accumulation of macrophage-lipid complex on the arterial endothelium, and preventing or treating hepatic diseases in a mammal comprise administering naringin or naringenin thereto.

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