abstract |
The present invention is directed to a method of treating peripheral vascular disease (PVD) using bipolar trans carotenoids and to take preventive measures. This bipolar trans carotenoid reduces the formation of atherosclerotic plaques in mammalian animals, prevents or reduces damage due to ischemic diseases, and is useful for treating ischemic bone necrosis, peritoneal ischemia, chronic eye disease, macular degeneration or diabetic retinopathy. |