Novel tricyclic N-cyanoimines useful as inhibitors of farnesyl-protein transferase.

摘要

Novel tricyclic N-cyanoimine compounds and pharmaceutical compositions are disclosed which are inhibitors of the enzyme, farnesyl-protein transferase. Also disclosed is a method of inhibiting Ras function and therefore inhibiting the abnormal growth of cells. The method comprises administering the novel tricyclic N-cyanoimines compound to a biological system. In particular, the method inhibits the abnormal growth of cells in mammals such as a human.