Novel amino ceramide-like compounds (1) are provided which inhibit glucosyl ceramide (GlcCer) formation by inhibiting the enzyme GlcCer synthase, thereby lowering the level of glycosphingolipids. The compounds of the present invention have improved GlcCer synthase inhibition activity and are therefore highly useful in therapeutic methods for treating various conditions and diseases associated with altered glycosphingolipid levels.
提供了一种新型的
氨基酸酰胺样化合物(1),它们通过抑制酶GlcCer合成酶来抑制
葡萄糖鞘脂(GlcCer)的形成,从而降低
糖脂类物质的
水平。本发明的化合物具有改良的GlcCer合成酶抑制活性,因此在治疗与改变
糖脂类物质
水平相关的各种疾病和病症的治疗方法中非常有用。