Patents Assigned to Federal Government as represented by the Department of Veterans Affaires
  • N-terminal D(-)-penicillamine peptides as aldehyde sequestration agents
    Patent number: 6686336
    Abstract: The invention provides a compound of formula I: wherein R1-R3 have any of the values described in the specification; or a salt thereof. The compounds are useful as aldehyde sequestration agents (e.g., in the treatment of alcohol-related diseases). The invention also provides compositions comprising such compounds as well as therapeutic methods comprising their administration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2004
    Assignee: Federal Government as represented by the Department of Veterans Affaires
    Inventor: Herbert T. Nagasawa