ANGIOGENIC COMPOUNDS AND USES THEREOF

摘要

The invention provides sterol sulphate compounds according to formula (I) an d compositions that are capable of promoting angiogenesis. The invention also provides methods and uses for these compounds. In said formula, R is a linea r or branched, saturated or unsaturated one to 15 carbon alkyl group; X, Y, an d Z are independently selected from the group consisting of H, OH, and OSO3-; and least one of X, Y, or Z is OSO3-; provided that the compound does not ha ve the precise structure of any of the structures listed in Tables I or II.