| abstract |
The present invention provides bifunctional compounds comprising a poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) inhibitor moiety and a reactive oxygen species (ROS) scavenger moiety, more particularly, a lipoic acid or cyclic nitroxide derivative, covalently attached either directly or via a linker, as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising them. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of the invention are useful for prevention, treatment, or management of diseases, disorders and conditions associated with elevated PARP activity or expression. |