Patent ID: 9144570
Filing Date: 2015-09-29
Classification: A01K,A61K,A61P,C12N

Abstract:
1. A method of treating a tissue ischemia resulting from a surgical procedure in a mammal in need thereof by increasing glutathione and ATP comprising administering an effective amount of 2(R,S)-D-ribo-(1′,2′,3′,4′-tetrahydroxybutyl)thiazolidone-4(R)-carboxylic acid, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, to said mammal, wherein said 2(R,S)-D-ribo-(1′,2′,3′,4′-tetrahydroxybutyl)thiazolidone-4(R)-carboxylic acid increases glutathione and ATP to treat said tissue ischemia resulting from the surgical procedure.