| abstract |
Compounds of Formula (1), Formula (2) or Formula (3) where X is O, S, or (CR1R1)n where n is 0, 1, or 2; Y is a bivalent radical having Formula (4) or Formula (5) where o is an integer from 1 to 4 or Y is a bivalent aryl or 5 or 6 membered heteroaryl radical having 1 to 3 heteroatoms selected from N, S and O, said aryl or heteroaryl groups being unsubstituted, or substituted with 1 to 3 C1-6 alkyl or with 1 to 3 C1-6 fluoroalkyl groups; and the remaining symbols have the meaning described in the specification, have RXR selective retinoid agonist-like activity. |