Catalytic antioxidants and methods of use
US7414139B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 29, 2006 |
| Grant date | Aug 19, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 29, 2026 |
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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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