Compounds of the formula
where the variables are defined in the specification have cytochrome P450RAI-1 and P450RAI-2 inhibitory activity, and are suitable for treatment of mammals with conditions which are treatable with retinoids, or which are controlled by or responsive to the organism's native retinoic acid. Formulations containing the compounds of the invention can also be co-administered with retinoids and/or Vitamin A to enhance or prolong the effects of medications containing retinoids, Vitamin A, or of the organism's native retinoic acid.
式中变量的化合物具有细胞色素P450RAI-1和P450RAI-2的抑制活性,并适用于治疗哺乳动物的疾病,这些疾病可用
维甲酸治疗,或者受到机体本身的
视黄酸的控制或反应。含有本发明化合物的制剂也可以与
维甲酸和/或
维生素A共同使用,以增强或延长含有
维甲酸、
维生素A或机体本身的
视黄酸的药物的效果。