| abstract |
Methods for modulating processes that mediate retinoid receptors and use ligands that have strong affinity and specificity for these receptors are provided. In particular, ligands are described which are found to be more selective for the retinoid receptor X than is retinoic acid (i.e., rexoids). The invention also relates to ligands, other than retinoic acid, which have been found to induce processes that mediate the receptor for this acid. Finally, the invention relates to methods concerning the preparation of these ligands, intended for retinoid receptors, from readily available compounds. |