The present invention relates to novel
ether compounds, compositions comprising
ether compounds, and methods useful for treating and preventing cardiovascular diseases, dyslipidemias, dysproteinemias, and glucose
metabolism disorders comprising administering a composition comprising an
ether compound. The compounds, compositions, and methods of the invention are also useful for treating and preventing Alzheimer's
Disease,
Syndrome X,
peroxisome proliferator activated
receptor-related disorders, septicemia, thrombotic disorders,
obesity,
pancreatitis, hypertension, renal
disease,
cancer,
inflammation, and impotence. In certain embodiments, the compounds, compositions, and methods of the invention are useful in
combination therapy with other therapeutics, such as hypocholesterolemic and hypoglycemic agents.