The present invention provides β-hydroxy-γ-aminophosphonates, β-amino-γ-aminophosphonates, and analogs thereof that inhibit carnitine acyltransferases. The invention also provides compositions comprising these β-hydroxy-γ-aminophosphonates, β-amino-γ-aminophosphonates, and analogs, and methods of the use of such compounds and compositions in the treatment, amelioration or prevention of pathological conditions, diseases or disorders that are linked with fatty acid metabolism, such as non-insulin dependent diabetes or obesity. The invention also provides processes for the preparation of such compounds and compositions.
本发明提供了抑制肉碱酰转移酶的β-羟基-γ-
氨基膦酸酯、β-
氨基-γ-
氨基膦酸酯及其类似物。本发明还提供包含这些β-羟基-γ-
氨基膦酸酯、β-
氨基-γ-
氨基膦酸酯及其类似物的组合物,以及使用这些化合物和组合物在治疗、缓解或预防与
脂肪酸代谢有关的病理条件、疾病或障碍,如非
胰岛素依赖型糖尿病或肥胖症的方法。本发明还提供制备这些化合物和组合物的方法。