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Use of gamma -tocopherol and its oxidative metabolite LLU- alpha in the treatment of natriuretic disease
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, (2008/06/13)
The present invention is generally related to the discovery of the therapeutic benefit of administering gamma -tocopherol and gamma -tocopherol derivatives. More specifically, the use of gamma -tocopherol and racemic LLU- alpha , (S)-LLU- alpha , or gamma -tocopherol derivatives as antioxidants and nitrogen oxide scavengers which treat and prevent high blood pressure, thromboembolic disease, cardiovascular disease, cancer, natriuretic disease, the formation of neuropathological lesions, and a reduced immune system response are disclosed.