- Method of inhibiting the advanced glycosylation of proteins using 1,2-disubstituted-benzimidazoles
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The present invention relates to compositions and methods for inhibiting nonenzymatic cross-linking (protein aging). Accordingly, composition is disclosed which comprises 1,2-disubstituted benzimidazoles capable of inhibiting the formation of advanced glycosylation endproducts of target proteins by reacting with the carbonyl moiety of the early glycosylation product of such target proteins formed by their initial glycosylation. The method comprises contacting the target protein with the composition. Both industrial and therapeutic applications for the invention are envisioned, as food spoilage and animal protein aging can be treated.
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- Pyrimido[1,2-a ]benzimidazole derivatives
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The invention concerns 3,4-dihydropyrimido [1,2-a]benzimidazole derivatives bearing one or more substituents at positions 6, 7, 8 or 9; processes for their preparation and manufacture; and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. The compounds inhibit the aggregation of blood-platelets and may be used in vivo, in the treatment or prophylaxis of thrombosis or occlusive vascular disease, or in vitro, in helping to stabilize preparations of blood platelets. Representative compounds of the invention are 7- and 8- acetyl-3,4-dihydropyrimido[1,2-a]benzimidazol-2(1H)-one.
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