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Glutathione peroxidase mimetics and uses thereof

US7923442B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 6, 2006
Grant dateApr 12, 2011
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Expiry dateJul 17, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D517/10
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention relates to novel organoselenium and tellurium compounds, processes of producing the same and methods of use thereof. The compounds function as mimetics for the catalyst selenoenzyme glutathione peroxidase, which protects cells from oxidative stress.

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