The presently disclosed subject matter provides compounds of the formula, formula (Ia): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, X, Y, and n are as defined herein. Also disclosed are methods for making the compounds of the formula as set forth hereinabove, their use in inhibiting acid ceramidase and ceramidase-related activity, and their use as drugs and prodrugs in the treatment and/or prevention of diseases associated with undesirable ceramidase or sphingosine kinase activity, including, but not limited to, cancer, cancer metastasis, atherosclerosis, stenosis, inflammation, asthma, and atopic dermatitis.
目前公开的主题提供了以下公式化合物,公式(Ia):及其药用可接受的盐,其中R1、R2、R3、R4、R5、X、Y和n的定义如本文所述。还公开了制备上述公式化合物的方法,以及它们在抑制酸酶和与酶相关的活性中的应用,以及它们作为药物和前药在治疗和/或预防与不良酶或
鞘氨醇激酶活性相关的疾病中的用途,包括但不限于癌症、癌症转移、动脉粥样硬化、狭窄、炎症、哮喘和特应性皮炎。