Patent ID: 7709537
Filing Date: 2010-05-04
Classification: A23L,A23V,A23Y,A61K,A61P

Abstract:
1. A method of treating osteoporosis, comprising administering, to a subject in need thereof, an effective amount of at least one napthoquinone compound selected from the group consisting of 2-amino-3-carboxy-1,4-naphthoquinone, 1,4-naphthoquinone, 2-hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone, 2,3-dichloro-1,4-naphthoquinone, 5-hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone, 8-hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone, 2-(α-hydroxy-δ-methylpentenyl)-5,8-dihydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone and salts thereof to treat osteoporosis.