Methods and compositions for heavy metal detoxification
US8241674B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 13, 2008 |
| Grant date | Aug 14, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 26, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07C49/743
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Compositions and methods for enhancing heavy metal detoxification are described. The compositions and methods described provide enhanced activity of key detoxification systems including that the induction of phase II detoxification enzymes, such as glutathione S-transferases (GSTs), and NADPH quinone reductase (NQO1) activity.
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