Abstract: Novel brain targeted low molecular weight, hydrophobic antioxidants and use of antioxidants in treatment of central nervous system neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and Creutzfeldt-Jakob's diseases and in treatment of conditions of peripheral tissues, such as acute respiratory distress syndrome, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, atheroscierotic cardiovascular disease and multiple organ disfunction, in which oxidants are overproduced.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 26, 1996
Date of Patent:
February 23, 1999
Assignees:
Yissum, Mor
Inventors:
Daphne Atlas, Eldad Melamed, Daniel Ofen