| abstract |
Disclosed is use of a compound in the preparation of a medicament for treating atherosclerosis. The compound is selected from a group consisting of a compound of formula I, Nib2 and a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Based on the mechanism of atherogenesis, the invention started with the inhibition of inflammatory reaction. The research results showed that the compounds disclosed herein can significantly inhibit the macrophage foaming, reduce the deposition of lipidic necrotic substances, and reduce the formation of plaques, thus to some extent delaying or inhibiting atherosclerosis. |