Uses of kombic acid as an anticancer and cholesterol-lowering agent
OwnerEdward C. Leonardinventor
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Abstract
This invention provides a novel antioxidant, kombic acid or a derivative thereof, obtained from crude kombo butter suitable for preventing oxidation of various organic materials. In particular, the invention relates to the use of kombic acid as an antioxidant in the treatment of cancer, the inhibition of proliferation of cells, and in lowering levels of cholesterol both in vivo and in vitro.
Claims15
A method for treating disorders associated with high cholesterol comprising administering Kombic Acid to a patient in need of such treatment.
An antioxidant comprising kombic acid that is useful in the treatment of cancer.
An antioxidant comprising kombic acid that is useful in the treatment of disorders associated with high cholesterol.
An antioxidant comprising a compound of the formula:
- wherein R′ represents an acyl group or a hydrogen;
- and R″ represents hydrogen or an alkyl group or its salt, useful in the treatment of cancer.
An antioxidant comprising a compound of the formula:
- wherein R′ represents an acyl group or a hydrogen;
- and R″ represents hydrogen or an alkyl group or its salt, useful in the treatment of disorders associated with high cholesterol.
A cholesterol-lowering compound comprising kombic acid.
An antioxidant comprising kombic acid that is useful in the inhibition of cell proliferation.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.