Wayne State University

AIM HIGHER

Technology Commercialization

Enzyme-Activated Nitric Oxide Donors

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Categories
Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals
Summary
WSU researchers designed and synthesized a series of new pro-drug nitric oxide donor compositions which are activated by particular glycosidases. Using these compounds, site-specific and controlled-release of nitric oxide can be achieved and thus may be useful for regulating many physiological processes. These drugs have shown anti-cancer and anti-viral effects in vitro and may also have applications as vasorelaxants, antithrombotics, or cytostatic or genotoxic compounds.
File number
01-552
Publications
U.S. Patent No. 6,867,194 has issued.
Contact
Anne DiSante Director, Technology Transfer Office Phone: 313-577-5541 Fax : 313-577-2814 anne.disante@wayne.edu