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Catalytic antioxidants and methods of use

US7129374B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 26, 2003
Grant dateOct 31, 2006
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Expiry dateMar 3, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C2602/08
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention provides small molecules that act as catalytic antioxidants and methods of use thereof. The compounds can repeatedly bind and destroy reactive oxygen species by serving as substates for enzymes of the methionine sulfoxide reductase (Msr) class. Some embodiments of the catalytic antioxidant compounds are derived from drugs with anti-inflammatory activity due to inhibition of cyclooxygenase enzymes.

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