Abstract:
Main chain polyamines comprise amine and ammonium groups along the polymer backbone. Main chain polyamines can be used as pharmaceutical agents and in pharmaceutical compositions. The main chain polyamines are particularly useful in the treatment or prevention of mucositis and infection, specifically oral mucositis and surgical site infection.
Abstract:
Sequestrants of AGE precursors comprise amines separated by 2, 3 or 4 carbons. Sequestrants of AGE precursors can be used as pharmaceutical agents and in pharmaceutical compositions. The sequestrants of AGE precursors are particularly useful binding AGE precursors and dietary dicarbonyls in mammals in the gastrointestinal tract for the treatment of ailments such as diabetic nephropathy, chronic renal disease, atherosclerosis, stroke, cataracts, and Alzheimer's disease.