The invention provides novel compounds that are derivatives of Azithromycin and that have been found by the current inventors to have low antimicrobial activity but significant epithelial barrier enhancement properties. The invention further provides use of the compounds as a medicament, in particular in the treatment or prophylaxis of a disease or condition that is caused by a defect in epithelial cells or tissue, or a disease or condition that benefits from enhancement or restoration of epithelial barrier function, for example diseases of the respiratory tract.
本发明提供了新型化合物,它们是
阿奇霉素的衍
生物,本发明人发现它们具有较低的抗菌活性,但具有显著的上皮屏障增强特性。本发明进一步提供了这些化合物作为药物的用途,特别是用于治疗或预防由上皮细胞或组织缺陷引起的疾病或病症,或受益于上皮屏障功能增强或恢复的疾病或病症,例如呼吸道疾病。