COMPOUNDS FOR AND METHODS OF TREATING INSULIN RESISTANCE AND INFLAMMATION

摘要

Novel compounds, compositions comprising compounds, and methods for preparing and using compounds are described herein. Methods of treating or ameliorating various conditions, including insulin resistance, pancreatic beta cell apoptosis, obesity, pro-thrombotic conditions, myocardial infarction, hypertension, dyslipidemia, manifestations of Syndrome X, congestive heart failure, inflammatory disease of the cardiovascular system, atherosclerosis, restenosis, sepsis, type 1 diabetes, liver damage, COPD, emphysema and cachexia, by administering compounds described herein. Compounds presented herein may be used to modulate serine palmitoyl transferase activity.