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.
