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Brain targeted low molecular weight hydrophobic antioxidant compounds

US6420429B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 1, 1999
Grant dateJul 16, 2002
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Expiry dateJun 1, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K31/16
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Novel brain targeted low molecular weight, hydrophobic antioxidants and use of antioxidants in treatment of central nervous system neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and Creutzfeldt-Jakob's diseases and in treatment of conditions of peripheral tissues, such as acute respiratory distress syndrome, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, atheroscierotic cardiovascular disease and multiple organ dysfunction, in which oxidants are overproduced.

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