Abstract: Iodothyronine polymers having a plurality of recurring units of formula I ##STR1## in which A is iodo and B, C and D are independently H or iodo are described. Polymers in which A and C are iodo and B and D are independently H or iodo and in which substantially all of the recurring units are L-stereoisomers, have utility in treating thyroid hormone deficiencies.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 25, 1997
Date of Patent:
June 8, 1999
Assignee:
Lotus Biochemical Corporation
Inventors:
Keith Roger Latham, Vincent Ernest Latham