Ketone Bodies to Protect Tissues from Damage by Ionizing Radiation
Posted Mar 11 2013 8:00pm
Description of Invention: The invention relates to methods of using ketogenic compounds to protect against the adverse effects of radiation exposure, including ionizing radiation tissue damage. NIH inventors have discovered that ketone esters can be used to reduce tissue damage if administered before or after exposure to radiation. Specifically, the invention relates to esters and oligomers of (R)-3-hydroxybutyrate that are capable of elevating blood levels of (R)-3-hydroxybutyrate and acetoacetate to sufficient levels to reduce cell death caused by radiation-induced damage of DNA and RNA. The development of effective radioprotectant molecules such as these is of great importance in reducing tissue damage following intentional or accidental radiation exposure. This discovery can also increase the therapeutic efficacy of radiation therapies by protecting non-target tissues from incidental radiation damage.
Applications:
Effective therapeutic agent for reducing tissue damage following radiation exposure
Protects populations subjected to accidental, incidental, or military exposure to radiation
Protects non-target tissue during radiation therapy
Advantages:
Can be administered before or after radiation damage
Collaborative Research Opportunity: The NIAAA is seeking statements of capability or interest from parties interested in collaborative research to further develop, evaluate or commercialize Ketone Bodies to Protect Tissues from Damage by Ionizing Radiation. For collaboration opportunities, please contact Peter B. Silverman, Ph.D., J.D. at psilverm@mail.nih.gov or 301-402-6966.
For Licensing Information Please Contact: Charlene Sydnor Ph.D. NIH Office of Technology Transfer 6011 Executive Blvd. Suite 325, Rockville, MD 20852 United States Email: sydnorc@mail.nih.gov Phone: 301-435-4689 Fax: 301-402-0220
Description of Invention:
The invention relates to methods of using ketogenic compounds to protect against the adverse effects of radiation exposure, including ionizing radiation tissue damage. NIH inventors have discovered that ketone esters can be used to reduce tissue damage if administered before or after exposure to radiation. Specifically, the invention relates to esters and oligomers of (R)-3-hydroxybutyrate that are capable of elevating blood levels of (R)-3-hydroxybutyrate and acetoacetate to sufficient levels to reduce cell death caused by radiation-induced damage of DNA and RNA. The development of effective radioprotectant molecules such as these is of great importance in reducing tissue damage following intentional or accidental radiation exposure. This discovery can also increase the therapeutic efficacy of radiation therapies by protecting non-target tissues from incidental radiation damage.
Applications:
Advantages:
Development Status:
In vitro data available
Inventors:
Richard L Veech (NIAAA)
Patent Status:
HHS, Reference No. E-258-2012/0
US, Application No. 61/722,630 filed 05 Nov 2012
Collaborative Research Opportunity:
The NIAAA is seeking statements of capability or interest from parties interested in collaborative research to further develop, evaluate or commercialize Ketone Bodies to Protect Tissues from Damage by Ionizing Radiation. For collaboration opportunities, please contact Peter B. Silverman, Ph.D., J.D. at psilverm@mail.nih.gov or 301-402-6966.
For Licensing Information Please Contact:
Charlene Sydnor Ph.D.
NIH Office of Technology Transfer
6011 Executive Blvd. Suite 325,
Rockville, MD 20852
United States
Email: sydnorc@mail.nih.gov
Phone: 301-435-4689
Fax: 301-402-0220
Ref No: 2542
Updated: 03/2013