The present invention is generally related to the discovery of the therapeutic benefit of administering &ggr;-tocopherol and &ggr;-tocopherol derivatives. More specifically, the use of &ggr;-tocopherol and racemic LLU-&agr;, (S)-LLU-&agr;, or &ggr;-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&ggr;-
生育酚和&ggr;-
生育酚衍
生物的治疗效益。更具体地,本发明揭示了使用&ggr;-
生育酚和外消旋的LLU-&agr;,(S)-LLU-&agr;或&ggr;-
生育酚衍
生物作为
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
钠性疾病、神经病理性病变的形成以及免疫系统反应降低等。