Chroman-derived anti-androgens for treatment of androgen mediated disorders

US9440942B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-9440942-B2
Application numberUS-201414327942-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateJul 10, 2014
Priority dateFeb 27, 2003
Publication dateSep 13, 2016
Grant dateSep 13, 2016

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Abstract

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Methods for the prevention and/or alleviation of androgen-mediated disorders treatable by administering a chroman-derived anti-androgen compound are provided by the present invention. The invention further provides pharmaceutical and nutraceutical compositions containing chroman-derived anti-androgen compounds useful in the prevention and/or alleviation of androgen-mediated disorders, particularly prostate cancer.

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What is claimed is: 1. A method of providing nutraceutical benefits to a human patient comprising the step of administering to the patient a nutraceutical composition including: (a) a compound having the formula: (b) a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt of said compound; and (c) an acceptable carrier, wherein the nutraceutical benefits comprise treating an androgen-related disorder selected from the group consisting of hirsutism, acne, seborrhea, androgenic alopecia, hyperpilosity, benign prostatic hypertrophy, adenomas or neoplasias of the prostate, benign or malignant tumor cells containing the androgen receptor, osteoporosis, cachexia, endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome, male sexual dysfunction, female sexual dysfunction and infertility. 2. The method of claim 1 wherein said nutraceutical composition further comprises an immune boosting agent, anti-inflammatory agent, anti-oxidant agent, or a mixture thereof.

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  • Antiandrogens · CPC title

  • Androgens · CPC title

  • Drugs for specific purposes, not provided for in groups A61P1/00-A61P41/00 · CPC title

  • Antineoplastic agents · CPC title

  • Anorexiants; Antiobesity agents · CPC title

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What does patent US9440942B2 cover?
Methods for the prevention and/or alleviation of androgen-mediated disorders treatable by administering a chroman-derived anti-androgen compound are provided by the present invention. The invention further provides pharmaceutical and nutraceutical compositions containing chroman-derived anti-androgen compounds useful in the prevention and/or alleviation of androgen-mediated disorders, particula…
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Wisconsin Alumni Res Found
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification C07D311/72. Mapped technology areas include Chemistry & Metallurgy.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Sep 13 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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