Radiation protection by gamma-tocotrienol
US7919525B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 17, 2004 |
| Grant date | Apr 5, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 16, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P43/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to methods for the prevention and treatment of a mammal from radiation-induced internal injury using γ-tocotrienol, α-tocopherol succinate or γ-tocotrienol succinate. Specifically, the present invention relates to methods for preventing and treating radiation-induced injuries in a mammal by (1) subcutaneous, intramuscular, intraperitoneal, or intravascular injection of a therapeutically effective amount of γ-tocotrienol; or (2) oral administration of a therapeutically effective amount of α-tocopherol succinate or γ-tocotrienol succinate or both.
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