Abstract:
Disclosed are compounds which inhibit the activity of anti-apoptotic Bcl-2 proteins, compositions containing the compounds and methods of treating diseases during which is expressed anti-apoptotic Bcl-2 protein.
Abstract:
In one aspect, the present invention provides for a compound of Formula I; in which the variable X 1a , X 1b , X 1c , X 1d , Q, A, R 1 , B, L, E, and the subscripts m and n have the meanings as described herein. In another aspect, the present invention provides for pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds of Formula I as well as methods for using compounds of Formula I for the treatment of diseases and conditions (e.g., cancer, thrombocythemia, etc) characterized by the expression or over-expression of Bcl-2 anti-apoptotic proteins, e.g., of anti-apoptotic Bcl-x L proteins.
Abstract:
N-Benzoyl arylsulfonamides having the formula (I) are BCL-Xl inhibitors and are useful for promoting apoptosis. Also disclosed are BCL-Xl inhibiting compositions and methods of promoting apoptosis in a mammal.
Abstract:
Mutant peptides derived from wild-type human Bcl-2 are disclosed. Assays to identify substances which block the ability of Bcl-2 to inhibit apoptosis also are disclosed.