Method for stimulating intracellular synthesis of glutathione using esters of L-2-oxothiazolidine-4-carboxylate
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1. A method for stimulating the intracellular synthesis of glutathione comprising the step of administering to a mammal a therapeutically effective amount of an ester of 2-oxothiazolidine-4-carboxylate for stimulating the intracellular synthesis of glutathione.
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A method for stimulating the intracellular synthesis of glutathione comprising the step of administering to a mammal a therapeutically effective amount of an ester of 2-oxothiazolidine-4-carboxylate is provided.
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- 1. A method for stimulating the intracellular synthesis of glutathione comprising the step of administering to a mammal a therapeutically effective amount of an ester of 2-oxothiazolidine-4-carboxylate for stimulating the intracellular synthesis of glutathione.
- 7. A method for stimulating the intracellular synthesis of glutathione in cells not readily penetratable by L-2-oxothiazolidine-4-carboxylate comprising the step of administering to a patient a therapeutically effective amount of an ester of 2-oxothiazolidine-4-carboxylate in an amount sufficient to stimulate the intracellular synthesis of cells that are not readily penetrated by 2-oxothiazolidine-4-carboxylate.
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17. A topical ointment capable of stimulating the intracellular synthesis of glutathione in at least cells to which the ointment is applied comprising:
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a therapeutically effective amount of an ester of 2-oxothiazolidine-4-carboxylate that is an oil at room temperature; and a mineral oil base. - View Dependent Claims (18)
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19. An ophthalmic ointment capable of stimulating the intracellular synthesis of glutathione in the cells of a patient'"'"'s eye comprising:
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a therapeutically effective amount of an ester of 2-oxothiazolidine-4-carboxylate that is an oil at room temperature; and a base chosen from the group consisting of non-irritant oils and lipids. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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