| abstract |
The invention relates to compounds, such as compound (1) in equilibrium with its 4-hydroxy tautomer, and its pharmaceutically acceptable salts. Such compounds are useful as inhibitors of glycinamide ribonucleotide formyl transferase (GARFT) or as antiproliferative agents. The invention also pertains to pharmaceutical compositions and methods employing such compounds as GARFT inhibitors or antiproliferative agents. The invention also relates to compounds useful as intermediates for preparing such compounds. |