| abstract |
Disclosed are compounds having formula (I) wherein Z1 is an alkylene moiety; Q is a carboxylic acid derivative; and R1 and R2 are the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of alkyl, aryl, alkylcarbonyl, arylcarbonyl, hydroxycarbonyl, and alkoxycarbonyl or R1 and R2, taken together with the nitrogen atom to which they are bound, form a ring. Also disclosed are compounds having formula (II) wherein Z1 is an alkylene moiety; Q is a carboxylic acid derivative; and R13 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl and aryl. The compounds can be used to modulate cell proliferation and/or apoptosis, for example, in the treatment of cancers and other proliferative diseases, disorders, and conditions. |