| abstract |
The present invention is a compound of formula (I) comprising: Wherein X, Y, and R 1 to R 4 have any of the values defined herein, and the compounds and salts thereof, as well as compositions comprising the present compounds or salts. The compounds are useful for treating diseases associated with mitochondrial dysfunction in animals. The present invention also provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound of formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The present invention also provides a method for treating or preventing a disease associated with mitochondrial dysfunction in an animal, comprising administering to the animal a compound of formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. provide. [Selection] Figure 1 |