Abstract:
Compounds that are heteroatom substituted alkyl derivatives of tricyclodecan-9-yl-xanthogenate, and pharmaceutical compositions of these compounds, are disclosed. Methods of treating a disease or disorder in a subject and methods of protecting normal tissues in a subject from toxicity associated ionizing radiation or chemotherapy using compositions comprising these novel compounds are also disclosed. The invention also concerns methods of treating a disease or disorder in a subject using compositions that include these novel compounds while concurrently or consecutively treating the subject with ionizing radiation or a chemotherapeutic agent.
Abstract:
The presently disclosed subject matter provides compounds of the formula, formula (Ia): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R 1 , R 2 , R 3 , R 4 , R 5 , X, Y, and n are as defined herein. Also disclosed are methods for making the compounds of the formula as set forth hereinabove, their use in inhibiting acid ceramidase and ceramidase-related activity, and their use as drugs and prodrugs in the treatment and/or prevention of diseases associated with undesirable ceramidase or sphingosine kinase activity, including, but not limited to, cancer, cancer metastasis, atherosclerosis, stenosis, inflammation, asthma, and atopic dermatitis.
Abstract:
Compounds that are heteroatom substituted alkyl derivatives of tricyclodecan-9-yl-xanthogenate, and pharmaceutical compositions of these compounds, are disclosed. Methods of treating a disease or disorder in a subject and methods of protecting normal tissues in a subject from toxicity associated ionizing radiation or chemotherapy using compositions comprising these novel compounds are also disclosed. The invention also concerns methods of treating a disease or disorder in a subject using compositions that include these novel compounds while concurrently or consecutively treating the subject with ionizing radiation or a chemotherapeutic agent.