abstract |
Niacin as a compound, per se or for use in therapy, of structure (I), where B is -C(=O)- (nicotinic acid) or -CH2-O- (niacin alcohol), the 'link' C which is optional is a diol or hydroxy carboxylic acid or dicarboxylic acid residue, and D is a fatty acid or fatty acid alcohol residue, the links between B and C and C and D being ester links. |