A non-toxic biologically active compound is provided having the following general formula (I):
wherein n is an integer from 1 to 14, preferably from 2 to 4, and R is an organic moiety, preferably a group different from but structurally substantially similar to 2-methyl naphthoquinone, or a group P—C(R
1
)—P, where each P stands for a —PO(OH)
2
group and R
1
is a (poly)isoprenyl group, hydroxy, halogen (preferably chloro or bromo), or hydrogen, or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative thereof. These compounds are useful for the treatment or prevention of certain disorders in a mammal, especially a human being, for example postmenopausal loss of bone in women, juvenile or senile osteoporosis in men and women, cardiovascular calcification and other ectopic calcifications.
一种无毒
生物活性化合物具有以下通式(I):
其中 n 是 1 到 14 的整数,最好是 2 到 4,R 是有机分子,最好是与
2-甲基萘醌不同但结构上基本相似的基团,或者是 P-C(R)基团。
1
)-P,其中每个 P 代表-PO(OH)
2
基团,而 R
1
是(多)异
戊烯基、羟基、卤素(最好是
氯或
溴)或氢,或其药学上可接受的衍
生物。这些化合物可用于治疗或预防哺乳动物,尤其是人类的某些疾病,例如女性绝经后骨质流失、男性和女性的青少年或老年性骨质疏松症、心血管
钙化和其他异位
钙化。