P2Y6 RECEPTOR AGONISTS FOR TREATING LUNG DISEASES

摘要

This invention is directed to a method of enhancing or facilitating the clearance of the lung mucus secretions in a subject. This invention is also directed to a method of facilitating the hydration of the lung mucus secretions in a subject. This invention is further directed to a method of preventing or treating diseases or conditions associated with impaired lung or airway function in a human or other mammal. The method comprises administering to a subject a pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutic effective amount of P2Y₆ receptor agonist compound, wherein said amount is effective to activate the P2Y₆ receptors on the luminal surface of lung epithelia. The P2Y₆ receptor agonist compounds useful for this invention include mononucleoside 5'-diphosphates, dinucleoside monophosphate, dinucleoside diphosphates, or dinucleoside triphosphates of general Formula (I), or salts, solvates, hydrates thereof.