Asymmetric disulfides and methods of using same
AssigneeProlx Pharmaceuticals Corp.
InventorD. Lynn Kirkpatrick
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Abstract
The present invention is directed to a composition or formulation which includes an asymmetric disulfide which alone or in combination inhibits or interferes with cellular redox function, as well as a method of using same to restore normal cellular function. More specifically, the composition of the present invention interacts with, interferes with or inhibits abnormal cellular proliferation and restores or prevents inhibition of cellular apoptosis.
Claims19
A compound represented by the formula:
- wherein n is 1 or 2 and X′, X″, X′″ each is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, aryl, alkoxy, hydroxy, carboxy, carbaldehyde, amino, halo, keto, and nitro.
A compound of a general formula:
- wherein X′ is selected from the group consisting of hydroxy, alkyl, alkoxy, carboxy, carbaldehyde, amino, halo, keto, and nitro.
A compound having a general formula:
- wherein X′ is selected from the group consisting of an alkyl, aryl, phenyl, or substituted form thereof.
A compound represented by the formula:
A compound represented by the formula:
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.