Method for increasing endogenous plasmalogen levels in mammals
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- NESTEC SA
- Publication Date
- 2012-04-11
- Estimated Expiration
- Not applicable · inactive patent
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Abstract
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field of invention
[0001] In general, the present invention relates to compounds, such as alkylglycerols and alkoxyglycerols, for increasing the level of endogenous plasmalogens in mammals. In particular these compounds are useful for increasing endogenous plasmalogen levels above levels in healthy mammals. According to the invention, said compounds are also useful in the prevention or treatment of diseases caused or affected by reduced endogenous plasmalogen levels. Methods of preparing dietary precursors for use in the present invention are also part of this disclosure. Background technique
[0002] Plasmalogens, their structures and applications are well known to those skilled in the art.
[0003]
[0004] Plasmalogens are glyceryl ether phospholipids in which the glycerol moiety is bonded to a 1-alkenyl ether group or a 1-alkyl ether group. Three major classes of plasmalogens have been identified and referred to as choline, ethanolamine, and serine plasmalogens. T...