摘要:
Compounds of formula (I) or a pharmaceutiically acceptable derivative thereof:
wherein X, Y, Z, R 2a , R 2b , R 3a , R 3b , R 8 , R 9 , and R x are as defined in the specification, a process for the preparation of such compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and the use of such compounds in medicine.
These compounds inhibit the enzyme squalene synthase and/or are intermediates for the preparation of compounds which inhibit the enzyme squalene synthase. Compounds of the invention may be formulated for use in a variety of conditions where a lowering of the level of blood plasma cholesterol in animals would be beneficial and for use in combating fungal infections in animals.