Methods and compositions for heavy metal detoxification
US8475850B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 18, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 2, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 18, 2032 |
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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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