Radioprotective materials and utilization thereof
US7041994B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 8, 2000 |
| Grant date | May 9, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 10, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K2800/40
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides radioprotective materials and products produced using the materials, the materials and products being easily usable for blocking effects of radiations, exposure to which occurs unconsciously in daily life or in a working environment. Specifically stated, the present invention provides radioprotective materials containing polyamino acid(s) or derivative(s) thereof; the radioprotective materials in which the polyamino acid(s) comprises at least one amino acid selected from the group consisting of glutamic acid, phenylalanine, alanine and leucine; and the radioprotective materials in which the polyamino acid(s) or derivative(s) thereof is modified with sugar component(s). The present invention further provides radioprotective products produced using the radioprotective materials.
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