摘要 |
Compounds of formula (I): <IMAGE> (I) (in which R1-R7 are hydrogen or various organic groups, n is 1-10, Ar is an aromatic group, U is CH2 or a carbon atom doubly bonded to either one of its adjacent carbons, and W is >CH2, >C=O, >CHOH, >C=NOH or various derivatives thereof) have the ability to lower the levels of blood lipid peroxides and blood sugars and to inhibit the activity of aldose reductase; they may be used therapeutically for these purposes. |