Inhibition of atherosclerosis by diindolylmethane analogs
AssigneeThe Texas A&M University System
InventorsStephen Safe, Ismael Samudio, Paolo Calabro, Edward Yeh
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Abstract
Diindolylmethane analogs such as 1,1-bis(3′-indolyl)-1-(p-substituted phenyl)methanes can be used to treat atherosclerosis and other vascular disease states. The analogs have been shown to display antiinflammatory effects in endothelial cells, suggesting their clinical applicability.
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A method for treating atherosclerosis comprising administering to a mammal suffering from atherosclerosis a diindolylmethane analog.
A method for treating endothelial inflammation comprising administering to a mammal suffering from endothelial inflammation a diindolylmethane analog.
A method for inhibiting expression of ICAM-1, MCP-1 or IL-6 comprising, administering a diindolylmethane analog to a mammal.
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