INHIBITORS OF 5'-METHYLTHIOADENOSINE PHOSPHORYLASE AND 5'METHYLTHIOADENOSINE/S-ADENOSYLHOMOCYSTEINE NUCLEOSIDASE

摘要

Described are compounds of the general formula (I), VI and (VII). Also described are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds identified. The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions described are inhibitors of 5'-methylthioadenosine/S-adenosylhomocystein nucleosidase (MTAN) and/or 5'-methylthioadenosine phosphorylase (MTAP). Methods of treatment using the compounds and pharmaceutical compositions described are also provided for preventing and/or treating disease states and/or conditions by inhibiting MTAN and/or MTAP in patients.