申请人:Signal Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
公开号:US06331562B1
公开(公告)日:2001-12-18
Compounds that modulate gene expression through the estrogen receptor (ER) are disclosed having the following structure, as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing the same:
wherein R1, R2, R3, n and p are as defined here. In a specific embodiment, the compounds are selective modulators for Er-&bgr; over ER-&agr;. Methods are also disclosed for modulating ER-&bgr; in cells and/or tissues expressing the same, including cells and/or tissues that preferentially express ER-&bgr;. More generally, methods for treating estrogen-related conditions are also disclosed, including conditions such as is breast cancer, testicular cancer, osteoporosis, endometriosis, cardiovascular disease, hypercholesterolemia, prostatic hypertrophy, prostatic carcinomas, obesity, hot flashes, skin effects, mood swings, memory loss, urinary incontinence, hairloss, cataracts, natural hormonal imbalances, and adverse reproductive effects associated with exposure to environmental chemicals.
本发明涉及通过
雌激素受体(ER)调节
基因表达的化合物,其具有以下结构,以及包含相同化合物的药物组合物:其中R1,R2,R3,n和p的定义如下。在具体实施中,这些化合物是选择性调节剂,用于Er-β而不是ER-α。还披露了在表达相同的细胞和/或组织中调节ER-β的方法,包括优先表达ER-β的细胞和/或组织。更一般地,还披露了治疗与
雌激素相关的疾病的方法,包括乳腺癌,睾丸癌,骨质疏松症,子宫内膜异位症,心血管疾病,高
胆固醇血症,前列腺肥大,前列腺癌,肥胖症,潮热,皮肤影响,情绪波动,记忆力丧失,尿失禁,脱发,白内障,自然激素失衡以及与环境
化学物质暴露相关的不良生殖影响。