Cyclopamine lactam analogs and methods of use thereof

Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Designated organic active ingredient containing – Heterocyclic carbon compounds containing a hetero ring...

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C540S521000, C540S578000

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07964590

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to steroidal alkaloids useful in the treatment of hedgehog pathway related disorders, particularly cancer.

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