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Small-Molecule Inhibitors of Human Galactokinase for the Treatment of Galactosemia and Cancers

Lactose, found in dairy products and other foods, is comprised of two simple sugars, glucose and galactose. In galactosemia, where galactose is not properly metabolized, build-up of toxic compounds, such as galactose-1-phosphate, can lead to liver disease, renal failure, cataracts, brain damage, and even death if this disorder is left untreated. Currently,...

Published: 10/28/2024 | Inventor(s): Matthew Boxer

Keywords(s): AKT, CANCER, CB7XXX, CBXXXX, CXXXXX, Galactokinase, Galactose, Galactosemia, IBXXXX, Inhibitors, IXXXXX, lactose, Metabolism, PTEN, rare disease, small molecule, UAXXXX

Category(s): Collaboration Sought > Collaboration, Application > Therapeutics, TherapeuticArea > Oncology, Application > Diagnostics, TherapeuticArea > Rare / Neglected Diseases, Application > Research Materials