Compounds and methods for enhancing erythropoiesis
AssigneeNational Yang-Ming University
InventorRong-Tsun Wu
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Abstract
Compounds and methods for enhancing erythropoiesis. The compound contains a chemical structure of the formula (I) indicated below, in which R is a glucosyl group. In addition to having an erythropoiesis effect, the compound of the formula (I) is effective in enhancing erythropoietin formation, and increasing kidney function and expression of hepatocyte growth factor. The method includes the step of administering an effective amount of the compound of the formula (I) to a subject in need thereof and thereby results in an enhancement of erythropoiesis.
Claims2
A method for treating anemia in a subject in need thereof, comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of a compound of Formula I:
- wherein R is a glycosyl group.
A method for treating cardiovascular disease in a subject in need thereof, comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of a compound of Formula I:
- wherein R is a glycosyl group.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.