Dihydrolipoic Acid Derivatives Comprising Nitric Oxide and Therapeutic Uses Thereof
申请人:Parthasarathy Sampath
公开号:US20120041025A1
公开(公告)日:2012-02-16
Compounds are provided that comprise dinitroso-derivatives of dihydrolipoic acid. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds and methods of using the compounds for treating various diseases and disorders, including angina, hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, renal insufficiency, myocardial infarction, stroke, atherosclerosis, and the target organ damage that accompanies these various diseases and disorders, are further provided. The compounds are useful in improving vasodilation, reducing low-density lipoprotein oxidation, and reducing inflammation in a subject.