Ligands for nematode nuclear receptors and uses thereof

Organic compounds -- part of the class 532-570 series – Organic compounds – Cyclopentanohydrophenanthrene ring system containing

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ABSTRACT:
Anti-nematode compounds, compositions, and methods for identifying such compounds are disclosed, where the compounds have the formula I:where Q, Q′, R1, R2, and n are defined herein.

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