| abstract |
The present invention provides materials and methods for modulating biological factors to treat biological conditions associated with various biological factors. In one embodiment of the invention, a cysteamine compound is administered to a patient to treat hypercholesterolemia and / or complications associated with hypercholesterolemia. In another embodiment, a cysteamine compound is administered to the patient to prevent the development of diabetes in the risk patient and / or to treat or prevent the development of diabetes related complications. |