Amino ceramide-like compounds and therapeutic methods of use
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1. A method for treating a patient having a microbial or viral infection comprising the step of administering to the patient a therapeutically effective amount of a compound selected from the group consisting of compounds of the formula:
- ##STR5## where R1 is an aromatic structure, an alicyclic structure, a branched aliphatic structure or a linear aliphatic group having 5 to 15 carbons;
R2 is an aliphatic chain having 9 to 18 carbons; and
R3 is pyrrolidino;
and functional homologues, isomers and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.
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Abstract
Novel amino ceramide-like compounds 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.
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1. A method for treating a patient having a microbial or viral infection comprising the step of administering to the patient a therapeutically effective amount of a compound selected from the group consisting of compounds of the formula:
- ##STR5## where R1 is an aromatic structure, an alicyclic structure, a branched aliphatic structure or a linear aliphatic group having 5 to 15 carbons;
R2 is an aliphatic chain having 9 to 18 carbons; and R3 is pyrrolidino; and functional homologues, isomers and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
- ##STR5## where R1 is an aromatic structure, an alicyclic structure, a branched aliphatic structure or a linear aliphatic group having 5 to 15 carbons;
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