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Analgesic methods using synthetic catalysts for the dismutation of superoxide radicals

US6180620A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 9, 1998
Grant dateJan 30, 2001
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Expiry dateApr 9, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07F13/005
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Synthetic low molecular weight catalysts for the dismutation of superoxide are potent analgesics that are effective in elevating the pain threshold in hyperalgesic conditions such as arthritis, and also operate to prevent or reverse tolerance to opioid analgesics.

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