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Inhibition of nitric oxide synthase by amino acids and dipeptides

US6274557A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 27, 1999
Grant dateAug 14, 2001
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Expiry dateOct 27, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K38/05
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods and compositions for inhibiting at least one isoform of nitric oxide synthase are provided. Pharmaceutical compositions include derivatives of arginine as well as dipeptides and dipeptide analogs that contain nitroarginine or another unnatural amino acid. Compositions can be used to selectively inhibit particular isoforms of nitric oxide synthase.

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