Endogenous nitric oxide synthesis under conditions of low oxygen tension
US6436997B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 29, 1999 |
| Grant date | Aug 20, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 29, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P43/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides methods of promoting synthesis of nitric oxide or endothelium-derived relaxing factor (EDRF) in hypoxic mammalian tissues by administering at least one N-hydroxyguanidine compound that is a substrate of nitric oxide synthase, and, optionally, one or more vasoactive agents and/or thromboxane A2 receptor antagonists. The present invention also provides methods of promoting vasorelaxation and treating sexual dysfunctions in patients by administering at least one N-hydroxyguanidine compound that is a substrate for nitric oxide synthase, and, optionally, at least one vasoactive agent and/or thromboxane A2 receptor antagonist. The present invention also provides methods for treating clinical conditions resulting from hypoxic conditions such as pulmonary disease, cardiovascular disorders, circulatory hypoxia, specific organ hypoxia, localized hypoxia, edema, central nervous system disorders, memory loss, or arterial disease. The present invention also provides methods for treating clinical conditions resulting from an abnormally high level of arginase activity, such as, heart disease, systemic hypertension, pulmonary hypertension, sexual dysfunction, autoimm…
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