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US 6,147,123 AGranted
Treatment and prevention of hepatic disorders
AssigneeThe Regents of the University of California
InventorsMario Chojkier, Dennis Carson
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Abstract
New methods are described for the treatment of viral hepatitis C involving the administration of vitamin E and other compounds with antioxidant properties. Treatment with high doses of vitamin E is effective in treating chronic hepatitis C in patients refractory to interferon. In addition, new methods are described for the treatment of hepatic fibrosis and hepatic conditions manifesting hepatic fibrosis involving the administration of butylated hydroxytoluene and a metabolite of pentoxifylline, 1-[3-carboxypropyl]-3, 7-dimethylxanthine.
Claims2
A method of treating hepatic fibrosis, comprising:
- a) providing i) a subject with hepatic fibrosis, and ii) butylated hydroxytoluene;
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- b) administering a therapeutic amount of said butylated hydroxytoluene under conditions such that said hepatic fibrosis is diminished.
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