COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR MODULATING BAR/FXR RECEPTOR ACTIVITY

摘要

Methods for modulating the activity of the mammalian BAR/FXR receptor. The methods include methods of treating a hypocholesterolemic mammal comprising contacting the mammal with synthetic compounds able to modulate an activity characteristic of the BAR/FXR receptor. Other methods include a method of treating colon cancer in a mammal comprising administering a compound having a BAR/FXR antagonistic activity.