Patent ID: 7678772
Filing Date: 2010-03-16
Classification: A61K,A61P

Abstract:
1. A method for treating ROS mediated diseases and conditions comprising administering to a host in need thereof an effective amount of a composition comprised of a plant extract, wherein said plant extract is comprised of a 7-hydroxychrome or a mixture of 7-hydroxychromones wherein said 7-hydroxychrome(s) are selected from the group of compounds having the following structure: wherein R wherein said alkyl and/or alkenyl group is a straight and/or branched chain having between 1-20 carbon atoms with and/or without double bonds in different positions; X is selected from the group of pharmaceutically acceptable counter anions consisting of hydroxyl, chloride, iodide, sulfate, phosphate, acetate, fluoride, and carbonate; R is an alkyl group having between 1-20 carbon atoms and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier; and wherein the composition is comprised of 1% to 100 of the 7-hydroxychromone.