摘要 |
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.
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