Use of gamma-tocopherol and its oxidative metabolite LLU-alpha in the treatment of disease
申请人:Wechter J. William
公开号:US20070037879A1
公开(公告)日:2007-02-15
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.