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Tocotrienols in the treatment of hypercholesterolemia, hyperlipidemia and thromboembolic disorders
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, (2008/06/13)
This invention relates to the use of tocotrienol, gamma-tocotrienol and delta-tocotrienol in reducing hypercholesterolemia, hyperlipidemia and thromboembolic disorders in mammals. [The isolation of these tocotrienols from natural sources and their chemical synthesis is disclosed.] The chemical synthesis of these tocotrienols is disclosed. The present invention also relates to prodrugs and pharmaceutical compositions of gamma-tocotrienol, delta-tocotrienol and tocotrienol and uses thereof.