The present invention features quinolones, tetrahydroquinolines, and related compounds that inhibit nitric oxide synthase (NOS), particularly those that selectively inhibit neuronal nitric oxide synthase (nNOS) in preference to other NOS isoforms. The NOS inhibitors of the invention, alone or in combination with other pharmaceutically active agents, can be used for treating or preventing various medical conditions.
本发明涉及抑制
一氧化氮合酶(NOS)的
喹诺酮、
四氢喹啉和相关化合物,特别是那些选择性地抑制神经型
一氧化氮合酶(nNOS)而不是其他NOS同工型的化合物。本发明的NOS
抑制剂,单独或与其他药用活性剂结合使用,可用于治疗或预防各种医疗状况。