| abstract |
Adenosines derivatives of the formula I wherein R1 is allyl, methallyl, straight or branched chain (C3-7)alkynyl, (C3-8)cycloalkyl, or phenyl mono- or independently of one another di-substituted by halogen having an atomic number of from 9 to 35, (C1-4)alkyl, (C1-4)alkoxy, or CF3; R2 is hydrogen or C(1-4)alkyl, and R3 is (C1-4)alkyl, are useful for protecting vascular endothelium, for lowering blood lipid levels, and for treating raised blood pressure. |