The present invention provides compounds that elevate cellular expression of the ABCA-1 gene, promoting cholesterol efflux from cells and increasing HDL levels in the plasma of a mammal, in particular humans. The compounds are useful for treating coronary artery disease.
Sphingosine Kinase Inhibitors and Methods of Their Use
申请人:Smith Charles D.
公开号:US20100137315A1
公开(公告)日:2010-06-03
The invention relates to compounds, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods for inhibiting sphingosine kinase and for treating or preventing hyperproliferative disease, inflammatory disease, or angiogenic disease.
COMPOUNDS FOR INCREASING ABCA-1 EXPRESSION USEFUL FOR TREATING CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE AND ATHEROSCLEROSIS
申请人:CV THERAPEUTICS, INC.
公开号:EP1513534A2
公开(公告)日:2005-03-16
Treatment Of Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury
申请人:Smith Charles D.
公开号:US20120122870A1
公开(公告)日:2012-05-17
Ischemia-reperfusion injury remains a primary cause of morbidity and mortality in individuals who experience disruption of normal blood flow to one or more major organs. For example, there are no clinically proven strategies that prevent acute renal failure following cardiac surgery. The present invention provides a variety of methods for the treatment or prevention of ischemia-reperfusion injury. In one aspect of the invention, a method for treating or preventing ischemia-reperfusion injury includes administering to a subject an effective amount of a sphingosine kinase inhibitor. Sphingosine kinase inhibitors are very effective in the protection against IR-induced acute renal failure and liver failure. Moreover, the effects occur very early after administration, requiring only a very short time of treatment. Toxicology studies with sphingosine kinase inhibitors demonstrate that they have low toxicity, even in long-term treatment.