abstract |
Compounds that may be used to inhibit histone deacetylase having the formula n nZ-Q-L-M or Z-L-M nwherein M is a substituent capable of complexing with a deacetylase catalytic site and/or a metal ion; L is a substituent providing between 0-10 atoms separation between the M substituent and the remainder of the compound; and Z and Q are as defined herein. |