Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds that are analogues of lipid mediators derived from a fish oil-derived fatty acid, eicosapentaenoic acid [C20:5 ?-3; EPA], but with a longer tissue half-life and enhanced bioactivity. These analogues may be used to treat inflammatory, angioproliferative, cardiovascular, thrombophlebotic, vascular, ocular, dermatologic, neurodegenerative, pulmonary, endocrine, reproductive, rheumatologic and gastrointestinal diseases.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 30, 2008
Date of Patent:
September 29, 2009
Assignees:
Resolvyx Pharmacuticals, Inc., The Brigham and Women's Hospital
Inventors:
Daniel W. Goodman, Michael R. Hanley, Stuart L. Bursten, Charles N. Serhan