Radioprotective Agents

Inventors: Valerian E. Kagan Dr.: Joel S. Greenberger M.D.: John S. Lazo: Michael W. Epperly Ph.D.: Peter McDonald: Jian Fei Jiang

Patent Number: 13/124,924

Abstract

Provided herein are methods, for reducing, preventing, mitigating and treating damage caused by radiation. The methods comprise delivering a compound, as described herein, to a patient in an amount and dosage regimen effective to prevent, mitigate or treat damage caused by radiation or to mitigate apoptosis. The compounds comprise glyburide or other sulfonylurea hypoglycemic compounds or potassium channel inhibitors.
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