| abstract |
Certain embodiments of the invention provide a compound of formula (I): n A-X—Y—Z—R 1 (I),n n or a salt thereof, wherein A, X, Y, Z and R 1 have any of the values defined in the specification, and methods of use thereof. For example, certain embodiments of the invention provide a method for inhibiting atherosclerosis or atherosclerotic development in a mammal, comprising administering to the mammal an effective amount of a compound of formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. |