abstract |
The present invention provides materials and methods for modulating a variety of biological factors for the treatment of biological conditions associated with the 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 a patient to prevent the onset of diabetes in a patient who is at risk and / or to treat or prevent the onset of complications associated with diabetes. |