Bridged bicyclic aromatic compounds are provided having the structure ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and n are as defined herein. The novel compounds are useful for modulating gene expression of retinoic acid receptors, vitamin D receptors and thyroid receptors. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods for modulating gene expression are provided as well.
提供具有以下结构的桥接双环芳香化合物:##STR1##其中R.sup.1、R.sup.2、R.sup.3、R.sup.4、R.sup.5和n的定义如本文所述。这些新颖化合物可用于调节
视黄酸受体、
维生素D受体和甲状腺受体的
基因表达。同时还提供了用于调节
基因表达的药物组合物和方法。