TRICYCLIC AMIDE AND UREA COMPOUNDS USEFUL FOR INHIBITION OF G-PROTEIN FUNCTION AND FOR TREATMENT OF PROLIFERATIVE DISEASES

摘要

Novel compounds of formula (7.0a), (7.0b) or (7.0c) are disclosed. Also disclosed is a method of inhibiting Ras function and therefore inhibiting the abnormal growth of cells. The method comprises administering a compound of formula (7.0a), (7.0b) or (7.0c) to a biological system. In particular, the method inhibits the abnormal growth of cells in a mammal such as a human being.