Inventors:
Marshall Summar - Nashville TN, US
Gary Cunningham - Nashville TN, US
Michael Aschner - Nashville TN, US
Truc Le - Nashville TN, US
Rick Barr - Nashville TN, US
Paul Moore - Nashville TN, US
International Classification:
A61K 31/198, C12N 5/071, C12N 5/077, A61P 39/06
Abstract:
The present invention concerns the γ-glutamylcysteine treatment to reduce oxidative damage caused by ischemia/reperfusion events such as pulmonary hypertension, transplant, cardiac bypass and other surgeries, and trauma. In specific embodiments, preservation methods and apparatuses for preserving tissue for transplantation purposes is provided.