ALDOSE REDUCTION INHIBITORS AND THEIR USES

Abstract

The present invention relates to novel compounds and pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and to methods for promoting healthy skin aging, treating skin disorders, treating cardiovascular disorders, treating renal disorders, treating angiogenesis disorders, such as cancer, treating tissue damage, such as non-cardiac tissue damage, treating progressive myocardial infarction, and treating various other disorders, such as complications resulting from diabetes with the compounds and compositions of the invention. Other disorders may include, but are not limited to, atherosclerosis, coronary artery disease, diabetic nephropathy, diabetic neuropathy, diabetic retinopathy, skin infections, peripheral vascular disease, stroke, and the like.