Method for increasing the concentration of ascorbic acid in brain tissue of a subject
US6420420B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 30, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jul 16, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 30, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P43/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
This invention provides a method for increasing the ascorbic acid concentration in brain tissues of a subject which comprises administering to the subject an amount of dehydroascorbic acid effective to increase the concentration of ascorbic acid in brain tissues. This invention also provides that the dehydroascorbic acid enters the tissues through the facilitative glucose transporter.
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