The present invention is generally related to the discovery of the therapeutic benefit of administering γ-tocopherol and γ-tocopherol derivatives. More specifically, the use of γ-tocopherol and racemic LLU-α, (S)-LLU-α, or γ-tocopherol derivatives as antioxidants and nitrogen oxide scavengers which treat and prevent high blood pressure, thromboembolic disease, cardiovascular disease, cancer, natriuretic disease, the formation of neuropathological lesions, and a reduced immune system response are disclosed.
本发明通常涉及发现给予γ-
生育酚和γ-
生育酚衍
生物治疗的治疗效益。更具体地,本发明揭示了将γ-
生育酚和外消旋LLU-α,(S)-LLU-α或γ-
生育酚衍
生物用作
抗氧化剂和氮氧化物清除剂,用于治疗和预防高血压、血栓栓塞性疾病、心血管疾病、癌症、利尿病、神经病理性病变的形成以及免疫系统反应降低等。