Asymmetric disulfides and methods of using same
US6552060B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 11, 1998 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 11, 2018 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07D233/84
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention is directed to a composition or formulation which includes an asymmetric disulfide which alone or in combination inhibits or interferes with cellular redox function, as well as a method of using same to restore normal cellular function. More specifically, the composition of the present invention interacts with, interferes with or inhibits abnormal cellular proliferation and restores or prevents inhibition of cellular apoptosis.
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