Use of .gamma.-tocopherol and its oxidative metabolite LLU-.alpha. in the treatment of disease
US6242479A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 14, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jun 5, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 14, 2019 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P43/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention is generally related to the discovery of the therapeutic benefit of administering .gamma.-tocopherol and .gamma.-tocopherol derivatives. More specifically, the use of .gamma.-tocopherol and racemic LLU-.alpha., (S)-LLU-.alpha., or .gamma.-tocopherol derivatives as antioxidants and nitrogen oxide scavengers which treat and prevent high blood pressure, thromboembolic disease, cardiovascular disease, cancer, natriuretic disease, the formation of neuropathological lesions, and a reduced immune system response are disclosed.
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