Abstract: A process for producing pentaerythritol mercaptocarboxylic ester by reacting pentaerythritol with a mercaptocarboxylic acid having a content of thioester formed by condensation of two molecules of the acid of 5% or below (in terms of area percentage) as determined by the high-performance liquid chromatography in the case of the total area of the mercaptocarboxylic acid and thioester formed by intermolecular condensation of the acid is taken as 100%.
Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide an epoxy resin curing agent which has a favorable pot life and good storage stability as a curing agent for epoxy resins and from which an epoxy resin cured product having good water resistance and hardness is obtained through curing. The present invention is an epoxy resin curing agent containing a secondary or tertiary branched thiol compound having a substituent on a carbon atom at the ?-position to a thiol group, and is also an epoxy resin composition comprising a polyvalent epoxy compound and the epoxy resin curing agent.
Abstract: 14-O—[(((C1-6)Alkoxy-(C1-6)alkyl)-phenylsulfanyl)-acetyl]-mutilins, 14-O—[(((C1-6)Mono- or dialkylamino-(C1-6)alkyl)-phenylsulfanyl)-acetyl]-mutilins, 14-O-[((Hydroxy-(C1-6)-alkyl)-phenylsulfanyl)-acetyl]-mutilins, 14-O-[((Formyl-(C0-5)-alkyl)-phenylsulfanyl)-acetyl]-mutilins, 14-O-[((Guanidino-imino-(C1-6)alkyl)-phenylsulfanyl)-acetyl]-mutilins, 14-O-[((Ureido-imino-(C1-6)alkyl)-phenylsulfanyl)-acetyl]-mutilins, 14-O-[((Thioureido-imino-(C1-6)alkyl)-phenylsulfanyl)-acetyl]-mutilins, 14-O-[((Isothioureido-imino-(C1-6)alkyl)-phenylsulfanyl)-acetyl]-mutilins and their use as pharmaceuticals.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 11, 2007
Date of Patent:
October 19, 2010
Assignee:
Nabriva Therapeutics Forschungs GmbH
Inventors:
Klaus Thirring, Gerd Ascher, Susanne Paukner, Werner Heilmayer, Rodger Novak
Abstract: The present application provides a process for continuously producing 3-isothiazolinone derivatives and intermediate products thereof, comprising continuously carrying out four steps, i.e., sulfuration, purification, amination and chlorination. Compared with the batch process of the prior art, the process of the present application may reduce the amount of manufacturing devices, lower energy consumption, simplify operations, and is therefore particularly suitable for mass production.
Abstract: This invention is directed to compositions and methods for the isolation and further characterization of eukaryotic, mammalian, and/or human PC-PLC. In addition, the present invention discloses methods for the synthesis of an affinity chromatography resin for the isolation and purification of biologically active proteins, including eukaryotic PC-PLC.
Abstract: The instant invention constitutes an unique subject matter as a whole which has four individual aspects: (1) a class of chiral, non-racemic, synthetic carnitinoid analog carrier molecules which constitute biocompatible transport compounds not found in nature; (2) a subsequently formed, mitochondria-targeting, coupled antioxidant-carrier complex comprising an antioxidant reversibly attached to and releasable from the synthetic carrier molecule; (3) a method for introducing a biologically active antioxidant into the interior of mitochondria of a living cell for subsequent reaction with such reactive oxygen species may then be present; and (4) a system for delivering a biologically active antioxidant to the interior of mitochondria within a living cell.
Abstract: To provide a polyalkylene glycol chain-containing thiol polymer which is excellent in various performances, particularly significantly excellent in cement dispersibility, and useful in various applications such as an admixture for cement; a thiol-modified monomer or a mixture thereof, which can produce such a polymer; production methods of the polymer and the monomer; and a dispersant and an admixture for cement, each including the polymer. The polyalkylene glycol chain-containing thiol polymer of the present invention is a polyalkylene glycol chain-containing thiol polymer, wherein the polymer comprises a polyalkylene glycol chain and a polymer segment bonded to at least one end of the polyalkylene glycol chain with a sulfur atom-containing group therebetween, the polymer segment includes a constitutional unit derived from an unsaturated monomer component, and the unsaturated monomer component includes an unsaturated carboxylic acid monomer and an unsaturated polyalkylene glycol monomer.
Abstract: Alkylthio substituted aldehydes, ketones, esters and sulfones are prepared by reacting ?,?-unsaturated carbonyl and sulfonyl compounds with a sodium or potassium thiolate in the presence of a alkane carboxylic acid and water.
Abstract: The invention comprises the use of compounds comprising non ?-oxidizable fatty acid entities according to formula (I) or (II) for the preparation of a pharmaceutical composition for the prevention and/or treatment of conditions associated with low/decreased bone mineral density (BMD), and/or for increasing the BMD by decreasing the bone resorption.
Abstract: Processes for producing disulfide compounds that are useful as additives for lubricating oils and fuel oils comprising a disulfide compound, as the main component, is provided.
Abstract: A composition having a polythiol reactant and an alkenyl silane reactant which are combined to form a polysulfide polysilane. In the process, the reactants are combined in a thiol-ene addition process driven by UV radiation. The polysulfide polysilane is then hydrolyzed and may be combined with other hydrolyzed compounds. For coatings, the polysulfide polysilane is hydrolyzed and may optionally be combined with nanoparticles. For bulk materials, the polysulfide polysilane is hydrolyzed, concentrated and heated to form a high refractive index material which can be used to form lenses.
Abstract: The present invention provides cysteine and cystine prodrugs for the treatment of schizophrenia and drug addiction. The invention further encompasses pharmaceutical compositions containing prodrugs and methods of using the prodrugs and compositions for treatment of schizophrenia and drug addiction.
Type:
Application
Filed:
February 9, 2009
Publication date:
November 12, 2009
Inventors:
James M. Cook, David A. Baker, Wenyuan Yin, Edward Merle Johnson, II
Abstract: A process for producing pentaerythritol mercaptocarboxylic ester by reacting pentaerythritol with a mercaptocarboxylic acid having a content of thioester formed by condensation of two molecules of the acid of 5% or below (in terms of area percentage) as determined by the high-performance liquid chromatography in the case of the total area of the mercaptocarboxylic acid and thioester formed by intermolecular condensation of the acid is taken as 100%.
Abstract: Pentaerythritol which contains none of the alkali metals and the alkaline earth metals or which contains at least one of these in a total amount of 1.0 weight % or smaller is reacted with a mercaptocarboxylic acid to produce a pentaerythritol mercaptocarboxylic acid ester.
Abstract: The present invention provides modified multifunctional thiol-ene monomers wherein one or more thiols are reacted with a Michael addition reactive double bond compound. The present invention further discloses photocurable thiol-ene formulations comprising thiol-ene monomers including the modified multifunctional thiols. The present invention further discloses photocurable thiol-ene formulations comprising thiol-ene monomers and Michael addition reactive double bond molecules and a Michael catalyst. The formulations of the present invention can be photocured to make films or coatings. In a further disclosure, the formulations, including those comprised of unmodified multifunctional thiols and multifunctional enes, are photocured to form films applied to non-flexible or flexible polymer or non-polymer substrates suitable for food packaging, electronic products, optical products and other applications and free-standing films.
Type:
Application
Filed:
April 6, 2009
Publication date:
October 8, 2009
Inventors:
Charles E. Hoyle, Sergei Nazarenko, Huanyu Wei
Abstract: A novel mixed salt of S-[2-[(1-Iminoethyl)amino]ethyl]-2-methyl-L-cysteine is disclosed. The novel mixed salt, S-[2-[(1-Iminoethyl)amino]ethyl]-2-methyl-L-cysteine maleate hydrochloride, may be produced to form crystals that may be arranged as generally orderly packed agglomerates, which are particularly useful in making pharmaceutical compositions. Such pharmaceutical compositions are also described, as well as methods to make crystalline S-[2-[(1-Iminoethyl)amino]ethyl]-2-methyl-L-cysteine maleate hydrochloride, and methods of treating conditions characterized by an overexpression on nitric oxide from the inducible isoform of nitric oxide synthase using the S-[2-[(1-Iminoethyl)amino]ethyl]-2-methyl-L-cysteine maleate hydrochloride.
Type:
Application
Filed:
December 5, 2008
Publication date:
August 27, 2009
Applicant:
Pfizer, Inc.
Inventors:
Lyle Brostrom, Ann Czyzewski, Vahid Zia, Ahmad Sheikh
Abstract: To provide a resist polymer comprising, as a structural unit, an acid-decomposable unit having a structure represented by formula (1) or (2) which exhibits a small line edge roughness and produces little defects in DUV excimer laser lithography or the like.
Abstract: A compound of formula wherein R2 is arylene or heterocyclene; or R and R2 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached form non-aromatic heterocyclene; and the other residues have various meanings, useful as pharmaceuticals, e.g. antimicrobials.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 14, 2004
Date of Patent:
May 19, 2009
Assignee:
Nabriva Therapeutics AG
Inventors:
Gerd Ascher, Heinz Berner, Johannes Hildebrandt
Abstract: The present invention relates to novel thiosulfonates derivatives. The present invention also provides methods for preventing, treating and/or reducing inflammation-associated diseases in the cardiovascular, connective tissue, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, respiratory, urogenital, nervous or cutaneous systems as well as infective and tumoral diseases employing said compounds.
Type:
Application
Filed:
March 1, 2007
Publication date:
January 15, 2009
Applicant:
SULFIDRIS S.R.L.
Inventors:
Piero Del Soldato, Giancarlo Santus, Anna Sparatore
Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel class of sulfonamides which are aspartyl protease inhibitors. In one embodiment, this invention relates to a novel class of HIV aspartyl protease inhibitors characterized by specific structural and physicochemical features. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of this invention are particularly well suited for inhibiting HIV-1 and HIV-2 protease activity and consequently, may be advantageously used as anti-viral agents against the HIV-1 and HIV-2 viruses. This invention also relates to methods for inhibiting the activity of HIV aspartyl protease using the compounds of this invention and methods for screening compounds for anti-HIV activity.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 2, 2003
Date of Patent:
October 28, 2008
Assignee:
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
Inventors:
Michael R Hale, Christopher T Baker, Timothy A Stammers, Ronald G Sherrill, Andrew Spaltenstein, Eric S Furfine, Francois Maltais, Clarence W Andrews, III, John F Miller, Vicente Samano
Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for protecting cells and tissues from damage associated with therapeutic treatments of cancers and other diseases and conditions where reactive oxygen species are produced. The present invention also provides compositions useful as research reagents.
Abstract: Disclosed is a method of preparing a thiohydrazide product compound from a hydrazide starting compound. The hydrazide starting compound is represented by Structural Formula (I): The thiohydrazide product compound is represented by Structural Formula (II): In Structural Formulas (I)-(II), R1 and R2 are independently an aliphatic group, a substituted aliphatic group, an aryl group or a substituted aryl group, or R1 and R2 taken together with the carbon and nitrogen atoms to which they are bonded, form a non-aromatic heterocyclic ring optionally fused to an aromatic ring. When R2 is an aryl group or a substituted aryl group, then R5 is a hydrazine protecting group; and when R2 is an aliphatic or substituted aliphatic group, then R5 is —H or a hydrazine protecting group. R10 is —H or a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group. The method comprising the step of reacting the starting compound with a thionylating reagent.
Abstract: A method for immobilizing an amino-containing material to a substrate is described. The method involves providing a tethering compound with two reactive groups: a substrate reactive group and a fluoroalkoxycarbonyl group. The method further involves preparing a substrate-attached tethering group by reacting the substrate reactive group of the tethering compound with a complementary functional group on the surface of a substrate. The substrate-attached tethering group has a fluoroalkoxycarbonyl group that can be reacted with an amino-containing material to form an immobilization group that connects the amino-containing material to the substrate.
Type:
Application
Filed:
September 17, 2007
Publication date:
September 18, 2008
Inventors:
Karl E. Benson, Charles M. Leir, George G.I Moore, Rahul R. Shah
Abstract: Using a compound of the following formula (1) makes it possible to provide an optical device having a reduced transmission loss. wherein R1 is an alkyl group having from 1 to 3 carbon atoms and having at least one fluorine atom, and R2 is an alkylene group having 1 or 2 carbon atoms.
Abstract: The present invention relates to a thiol compound represented by formula (1): wherein R1, R2 and n have the same meanings as in the specification, method for producing the compound, and to a photosensitive composition and a black matrix resist composition using the same which have high sensitivity and excellent property of retaining a line width in fine line patterns at the time of alkaline development, that is, being excellent in development latitude.
Type:
Application
Filed:
October 25, 2005
Publication date:
June 12, 2008
Applicant:
SHOWA DENKO K.K.
Inventors:
Hirotoshi Kamata, Mina Onishi, Katsumi Murofushi
Abstract: The present invention relates to series of compounds with aqueous metal decontamination activity and their uses in removing metals from aqueous media. The compounds are esters of organic acids or alcohols with polyols that contain a sulfhydral group (—SH). The compounds release sulfhydral slowly into the water providing activity over extended periods of time and exhibit biodegradable characteristics. The compounds may be used to remediate aqueous media.
Abstract: The present invention discloses novel dual prodrug compositions of Formula 1, wherein A is a single bond, —O—, or —CH2—; m and n vary from 0 to 15; p and q vary from 0 to 4; B is a single bond or —CR3R4; D is selected from the group consisting —CO2R5, —OR6, —OCOR7, —SO3R8, —SO2NH2, —OPO(OR9)(OR10), —OPO(OR9)(NH2), —OPO(OR9)—O—PO(OR10)(OR11), R1 to R11 are various substituents selected to optimize the physicochemical and biological properties such as, lipophilicity, toxicity, bioavailability, and pharmacokinetics of compounds of Formula 1. These compounds are useful for the treatment of various cardiovascular and neurological disorders.
Abstract: A photopolymerization initiator composition containing a thiol compound having a mercapto group-containing group that has at least one substituent on the carbon atoms on carbon atom(s) at the ?- and/or ?-position with respect to the mercapto group and a photopolymerization initiator; a photosensitive composition containing the composition; and a novel thiol compound for use in these compositions. The photosensitive composition containing the photopolymerizazion initiator composition of the present invention has high sensitivity and excellent storage stability and enables reduction in cost due by increasing productivity.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 27, 2003
Date of Patent:
March 11, 2008
Assignee:
Showa Denko K.K.
Inventors:
Tsuyoshi Katoh, Hirotoshi Kamata, Mina Onishi
Abstract: The present invention relates to novel ketone compounds, compositions comprising ketone compounds, and methods useful for treating and preventing cardiovascular diseases, dyslipidemias, dysproteinemias, and glucose metabolism disorders comprising administering a composition comprising a ketone compound. The compounds, compositions, and methods of the invention are also useful for treating and preventing Alzheimer's Disease, Syndrome X, peroxisome proliferator activated receptor-related disorders, septicemia, thrombotic disorders, obesity, pancreatitis, hypertension, renal disease, cancer, inflammation, and impotence. In certain embodiments, the compounds, compositions, and methods of the invention are useful in combination therapy with other therapeutics, such as hypocholesterolemic and hypoglycemic agents.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 24, 2003
Date of Patent:
December 4, 2007
Assignee:
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
Inventors:
Jean-Louis Dasseux, Daniela Carmen Oniciu
Abstract: Compositions, in particular cosmetic compositions, comprising a cyclohexane-based compound defined by formula (I): wherein: R, which may be identical or different, are each chosen from hydrogen atoms and linear and branched, saturated hydrocarbons comprising 1 to 6 carbon atoms; Y, which may be identical or different, are each chosen from —CO—S—R? groups, —CO—NHR? groups, NH—COR? groups and —S—COR? groups, wherein R?, which may be identical or different, are each chosen from hydrogen atoms, aryl groups, optionally substituted with at least one hydrocarbon comprising 1 to 22 carbon atoms, wherein said hydrocarbon is chosen from linear and branched, saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons, and linear, branched and cyclic, saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons comprising 1 to 22 carbon atoms, wherein said hydrocarbons may optionally be substituted with at least one group chosen from aryl groups, ester groups, amide groups and urethane groups; wherein said hydrocarbons may optionally comprise at least on
Abstract: The invention relates to novel acylated aminopropanediols and the nitrogen and sulfur analogues thereof, pharmaceutical compositions comprising same, therapeutic uses thereof, in particular for the treatment of cerebral ischemia. The invention also provides a method of preparing said derivatives.
Abstract: A novel class of dicarboxylic acid derivatives, the use of these compounds as pharmaceutical compositions, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds and methods of treatment employing these compounds and compositions. The present compounds may be useful in the treatment and/or prevention of conditions mediated by Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptors (PPAR).
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 16, 2002
Date of Patent:
May 22, 2007
Assignee:
Novo Nordisk A/S
Inventors:
Per Sauerberg, Paul Stanley Bury, Lone Jeppesen, John Patrick Mogensen
Abstract: Nitro-oxyderivative compounds or salts thereof having the following general formula (I): A—(B)b0—(C)c0—NO2 wherein: c0 is an integer and is 0 or 1, b0 is an integer and is 0 or 1, A=R—T1—, wherein R is the radical of an analgesic drug for the chronic pain, in particular for the neuropathic pain; B is such that its precursor is selected from anminoacids, hydroxyacids, polyalcohols, compounds containing at least one acid function; C is a bivalent radical containing an aliphatic, heterocyclic or aromatic radical.
Abstract: This invention pertains to a method for flavoring an ingestible composition with a flavoring agent in organoleptically purified form, unaccompanied by substances of natural origin present in mango. The flavoring agent may be used in a wide variety of ingestible vehicles such as chewing gum compositions, hard and soft confections, dairy products, beverage products including juice drinks and juice products, green vegetable and chicken products, and the like. The present invention also pertains to an ingestible composition comprising an ingestible vehicle and an organoleptically effective amount of the purified flavoring agent. The present invention further pertains to ethyl 3-mercaptobutyrate represented by the formula, CH3(SH)CHCH2COOCH2CH3, in purified form, unaccompanied by substances of natural origin present in mango.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 21, 2006
Date of Patent:
December 26, 2006
Assignee:
Bush, Boake Allen Inc.
Inventors:
Mark Lawrence Dewis, David John Edwards, Lesley Kendrick, Maria Wright, Amir Yusuf
Abstract: Disclosed are novel NO-releasing compounds which comprise a stabilized S-nitrosyl group and a free alcohol or a free thiol group. Also disclosed is a method of preparing the NO-releasing compounds. The method comprises reacting a polythiol or a thioalcohol with a nitrosylating agent. Also disclosed are medical devices coated with the disclosed compounds, methods of delivering NO to treatments sites in a subject by utilizing the medical devices and methods of sterilizing surfaces.
Abstract: The invention concerns compounds of general formula (I) (wherein R and R? represent an alkyl radical or an aryl group and R? is hydrogen or a CO—R1 group wherein R1 is an alkyl radical or an aryl group; and the dimers formed by the disulphide bond from one and/or the other of the two sulphur atoms of the compounds of general formula (I); and the corresponding thiazolidin forms), the methods for preparing them and uses thereof. More particularly, it concerns the use of said compounds as antioxidant agents, in particular for preparing medicines designed to increase the intracellular and/or extracellular level of glutathione (GSH).
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 26, 2000
Date of Patent:
January 24, 2006
Assignees:
Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), Commissariat a l'Engergie Atomique
Abstract: The invention concerns a process for preparing compounds of general formula (I) wherein R and R? represent an alkyl radical or an aryl group; and R? is hydrogen or a CO—R1 group wherein R1 is an alkyl radical or an aryl group; and wherein these compounds are or not in the thiazolidine form; by protecting the N-acyl-L-cysteine to form an intermediate compound; and then by coupling said intermediate compound with S-acylcysteamine hydrochloride or with thiazolidine.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 16, 2003
Date of Patent:
December 27, 2005
Assignees:
Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), Commissariat A L'Energie Atomique
Inventors:
Joel Oiry, Jean-Yves Puy, Jean-Louis Imbach, Pascal Clayette, Philippe Fretier
Abstract: The present invention relates to series of compounds with aqueous metal decontamination activity and their uses in removing metals from aqueous media. The compounds are esters of organic acids or alcohols with polyols that contain a sulfhydral group (—SH). The compounds release sulfhydral slowly into the water providing activity over extended periods of time and exhibit biodegradable characteristics. The compounds may be used to remediate aqueous media.
Abstract: A washing composition is disclosed which includes an &agr;-sulfofatty acid ester and a silicate builder to control water hardness while reducing builder deposits on clothing. The composition is free of added inorganic phosphate builders and insoluble zeolite builders, yet provides comparable cleaning performance to detergents containing such builders.
Abstract: Novel acetyloxymethyl esters are disclosed. Methods of treating an illness, including cancer, hemological disorders and inherited metabolic disorders, and treating or ameliorating other conditions using these compounds are also disclosed. The compounds are effective in the inhibition of histone deacetylase.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 21, 2000
Date of Patent:
April 13, 2004
Assignee:
Beacon Laboratories, Inc.
Inventors:
Hsuan-Yin Lan-Hargest, Norbert L. Wiech
Abstract: The present invention includes a composition comprising an enriched mixture of &agr;-sulfofatty acid esters. Increasing the concentration of specific chain length &agr;-sulfofatty acid esters, relative to the proportions of the other chain lengths, allows the detergent compositions to exhibit an improved cleaning performance while simultaneously cleaning a wide variety of materials.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 19, 2000
Date of Patent:
January 27, 2004
Assignee:
Huish Detergents, Inc.
Inventors:
Paul Danton Huish, Laurie A. Jensen, Pule B. Libe, Mark Fredrickson
Abstract: Non-natural amino acids such as 2-alkylated amino acids allow for the synthesis of a wider variety of peptidal and non-peptidal pharmaceutically active agents. A method of preparing a 2-alkyl amino acid involves reacting cysteine (or a salt or an ester thereof) and an aryl carboxylic acid to form a thiazoline ring, stereospecifically alkylating the thiazoline ring, and hydrolyzing the thiazoline ring to obtain a 2-alkylcysteine (or related compound). The present invention also discloses a method of preparing a class of iron chelating agents related to desferrithiocin, all of which contain a thiazoline ring. In this method, an aryl nitrile or imidate is condensed with cysteine, a 2-alkyl cysteine, or a cysteine ester.
Type:
Application
Filed:
May 15, 2003
Publication date:
December 4, 2003
Applicant:
Genzyme Corporation
Inventors:
Mukund S. Chorghade, Mukund K. Gurjar, Bhanu M. Chanda
Abstract: An accelerated process for preparing a methyl ester having formula (III)
said process comprising reacting a carboxylic acid or salt thereof having formula (I)
with dimethyl carbonate having formula (II)
in the presence of a catalyst selected from the group consisting of 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene; 1,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane; 4-dimethylaminopyridine; and combinations thereof, wherein R1 is selected from the group consisting of an alkyl, aryl, alkoxy, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, benzocycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, aralkyl, heterocyclic, heteroaralkyl, alkoxyalkyl, carboxyalkyl, alkylcarbonyl, alkoxycarbonyl, alkoxycarbonylalkyl, and haloalkyl; and M is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, a monovalent metal, and a monovalent fractional part of a polyvalent metal, wherein said process is conducted under microwave irradiation at a frequency from 300 MHz to 30 GHz, and at a temperature of from about 120° C. to 300° C.
Abstract: This invention is directed to compounds that provide for sustained systemic concentrations of GABA analogs following administration to animals. This invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions including and methods using such compounds.
Type:
Application
Filed:
May 13, 2003
Publication date:
November 20, 2003
Inventors:
Randall A. Scheuerman, Mark A. Gallop, Kenneth C. Cundy, Ronald W. Barrett
Abstract: SNACE derivatives as pharmacological active agents and pharmacological compositions containing these compounds, in particular for transdermal, oral, rectal and inhalational application, are described.
Abstract: Objects of the present invention are to provide an oxidative stress inhibitor which is capable of suppressing the expression of a cytotoxic protein and the activation of a gene transcriptional regulatory factor taking part such expression of a cytotoxic protein and exhibits good feeling upon use and safety; to provide a method for preventing, retarding, alleviating or treating a skin change due to aging or an undesirable aesthetic skin change, both caused or promoted by an oxidative stress; and to provide a cosmetic composition or dermatologic preparation for external use comprising the oxidative stress inhibitor as an effective ingredient, and for those purposes are employed an oxidative stress inhibiting agent which comprises, as an effective ingredient, at least one selected from cysteine or cystine derivatives and the salts thereof.
Abstract: The present invention concerns new organic silicon networks, their production process and use in silica-containing rubber compounds and vulcanizates manufactured from them.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 12, 2001
Date of Patent:
July 15, 2003
Assignee:
Rhein Chemie Rheinau GmbH
Inventors:
Rüdiger Herpich, Thomas Früh, Ludger Heiliger, Kurt Schilling
Abstract: Disclosed are novel NO-releasing compounds which comprise a stabilized S-nitrosyl group and a free alcohol or a free thiol group. Also disclosed is a method of preparing the NO-releasing compounds. The method comprises reacting a polythiol or a thioalcohol with a nitrosylating agent. Also disclosed are medical devices coated with the disclosed compounds, methods of delivering NO to treatments sites in a subject by utilizing the medical devices and methods of sterilizing surfaces.