Method for induction of a heat shock protein, anti-stress or regulation of an autonomic nerve

摘要

A method for induction of a heat shock protein, anti-stress or regulation of an autonomic nerve comprises: administering a mammalian subject in need thereof a composition comprising an effective amount of hydroxymethylfurfural derivative of the following formula:; wherein R is selected from the group consisting of formula (I): ; (II): HOOCCH₂COCO—, (III): HOOCCH₂CH₂COCO—, and (IV): a hydrogen atom.