Title: Aromatic and heterocyclic derivatives of phytosterols and/or phytosanols for use in treating or preventing cardiovascular disease
Application Number: 00811785 Application Date: 2000.06.20
Publication Number: 1370179 Publication Date: 2002.09.18
Approval Pub. Date: Granted Pub. Date:
International Classifi-cation: A61K31/58;A61P3/06;C07J43/00
Applicant(s) Name: Forbes Medi-Tech Inc Address:
Inventor(s) Name: J.P. Kutnery;R.K. Milanova;Ding Yanbing
Attorney & Agent: xu xun
Abstract:
    Novel phytosterol and/or phytostanol derivatives, including salts thereof, are represented by general formulae (I) or (II) wherein R is a phytosterol or phytostanol moiety; R2 is oxygen or hydrogen (H2) and R3 is an aromatic or heterocyclic unit. These derivatives are effective in treating and preventing cardiovascular disease and its underlying conditions including hyperlipidemia.
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