| abstract |
The present invention relates to compounds of the following formula, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and solvates thereof, wherein: A is C 5-20 heteroaryl or C 5-20 carboaryl, and is optionally substituted; Q 1 is: a covalent bond, a saturated aliphatic C 1-7 alkylene group and is optionally substituted, or a partially unsaturated aliphatic C 2-7 alkylene group and is optionally substituted; R 1 is hydrogen, C 1-7 alkyl, or C 5-20 aryl; and, Q 2 is -(CH 2 ) n - where n is 4, 5, 6, or 7. The present invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and the use of such compounds and compositions, both in vitro and in vivo, to inhibit HDAC, and, e.g., to inhibit proliferative conditions, such as cancer and psoriasis. |