The present invention concerns compounds, some of which are novel, and their pharmaceutical applications. The compounds of the invention inhibit the enzyme lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) involved both in the metabolic process of hypoxic tumour cells, and in the process used by parasitic protozoa that cause malaria to obtain most of the energy they need.
这项发明涉及化合物,其中一些是新颖的,以及它们的药用应用。该发明的化合物抑制
乳酸脱氢酶(LDH)酶,该酶参与低
氧肿瘤细胞的代谢过程,以及疟疾引起的寄生原虫利用获取所需大部分能量的过程。