This invention relates to the use of tocotrienol, gamma-tocotrienol and delta-tocotrienol in reducing hypercholesterolemia, hyperlipidemia and thromboembolic disorders in mammals. The isolation of these tocotrienols from natural sources and their chemical synthesis is disclosed. The present invention also relates to prodrugs and pharmaceutical compositions of gamma-tocotrienol, delta-tocotrienol and tocotrienol and uses thereof.
本发明涉及
生育三烯酚、γ-
生育三烯酚和δ-
生育三烯酚在降低哺乳动物高
胆固醇血症、高脂血症和血栓栓塞性疾病方面的用途。本发明公开了从天然来源中分离这些
生育三烯酚及其
化学合成的方法。本发明还涉及γ-
生育三烯酚、δ-
生育三烯酚和
生育三烯酚的原药和药物组合物及其用途。