The present invention relates to a method for synthesis of optically pure 4-alkenyl or 4-alkanyl-2-hydroxytetronic acids from an optically pure aldehyde. The invention further relates to the use of such optically pure compounds as potent inhibitors of platelet aggregation by working at the level of cyclooxygenase. The invention further relates to the pharmaceutical use of such compounds in the treatment of coronary artery diseases, especially in the treatment and/or prevention of atherosclerosis.
本发明涉及一种从光学纯醛合成光学纯的4-烯基或4-烷基-2-羟基四
酮酸的方法。该发明还涉及将这些光学纯化合物作为有效的血小板聚集
抑制剂,通过在环氧化酶
水平上发挥作用。此外,该发明还涉及将这些化合物在治疗冠状动脉疾病中的药用,特别是在动脉粥样硬化的治疗和/或预防中的药用。