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Compositions and methods for treatment of mitochondrial diseases

US6472378B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 31, 1998
Grant dateOct 29, 2002
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Expiry dateAug 31, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07H19/067
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Compounds, compositions, and methods are provided for treatment of disorders related to mitochondrial dysfunction. The methods comprise administering to a mammal a composition containing pyrimidine nucleotide precursors in amounts sufficient to treat symptoms resulting from mitochondrial respiratory chain deficiencies.

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