Discorhabdin compounds and methods of use

Details Discorhabdin compounds and methods of use Discorhabdin compounds and methods of use

1998-07-24

2000-05-02

Kight, John

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Designated organic active ingredient containing

Having -c-, wherein x is chalcogen, bonded directly to...

546 18, 424573, 4352402, A61K 3144, C07D40114

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ABSTRACT:
Discorhabdin compounds are derived from marine sponges of the genus Batzella or prepared by synthetic methods. These compounds, and pharmaceutical compositions containing them as active ingredients, are useful as immunomodulatory, antitumor agents, and/or caspase inhibitors.

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