Metal-binding compounds and uses therefor
US7632803B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 19, 2004 |
| Grant date | Dec 15, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 19, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K2800/522
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention provides a method of reducing the damage done by reactive oxygen species (ROS) in an animal. The invention also provides a method of reducing the concentration of a metal in an animal. These methods comprise administering to the animal an effective amount of a metal-binding compound as further described in the application. The invention further provides a method of reducing the damage done by ROS to a cell, a tissue or an organ that has been removed from an animal. This method comprising contacting the cell, tissue or organ with a solution or medium containing an effective amount of a metal-binding compound of the invention. The invention further provides novel metal-binding compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the metal-binding compounds, and kits comprising a container holding a metal-binding compound of the invention.
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