Reversible nitroxide derivatives of nitroalkenes that mediate nitrosating and alkylating reactions
Various embodiments of this invention are directed to pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating disease. The compositions of such embodiments include reversible nitroxide derivatives of nitroalkenes. The methods of various embodiments include administering an effective amount of any of these pharmaceutical compositions to a patient in need of treatment.
1. A compound of Formula I:
wherein R 1 is —NO 2 , R 2 is —ONO 2 , X 1 is —H; and X 2 is —COOH; and m and n are, independently, an integer from 1 to 10.
2. The compound of claim 1 , wherein the compound has a structure of:
3. A method of delivering nitric oxide comprising administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of the compound of claim 1 .
4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the compound has a structure of:
5. A method of treating inflammation, obesity, metabolic syndrome, acute kidney disease, or chronic kidney disease comprising administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of the compound of claim 1 .
6. The method of claim 5 , wherein negative side effects of a subject's gastrointestinal tract are reduced.
7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the side effects of the gastrointestinal tract is selected from the group consisting of diarrhea, cramping irritation, inflammatory bowel disease, colitis, and ulcers.
8. The method of claim 5 , wherein the compound has a structure of:
9. A method of inducing vasodilation comprising administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of the compound of claim 1 .
10. The method of claim 9 , wherein the compound has a structure of: