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Tail variants of redox-active therapeutics for treatment of mitochondrial diseases and other conditions and modulation of energy biomarkers

US7432305B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 15, 2006
Grant dateOct 7, 2008
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Expiry dateSep 15, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C50/06
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods of treating or suppressing mitochondrial diseases, such as Friedreich's ataxia (FRDA), Leber's Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), mitochondrial myopathy, encephalopathy, lactacidosis, stroke (MELAS), or Kearns-Sayre Syndrome (KSS) are disclosed, as well as compounds useful in the methods of the invention. Energy biomarkers useful in assessing the metabolic state of a subject and the efficacy of treatment are also disclosed.

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