The present invention relates to quinone prodrug compositions and therapeutic methods using such prodrug compositions. Preferably, the quinone compounds of the invention are napthoquinone compounds such as β-lapachone or β-lapachone analogs. The quinone prodrug compositions of the invention exhibit improved solubility, stability, bioavailability, and pharmacokinetic properties, as well as improved plasma half-life in vivo.
本发明涉及
醌类前药组合物及使用这种前药组合物的治疗方法。本发明的
醌类化合物最好是
萘醌类化合物,例如β-
萘醌或β-
萘醌类似物。本发明的
醌类前药组合物表现出改善的溶解度、稳定性、
生物利用度和药物动力学特性,以及在体内改善的血浆半衰期。