| abstract |
Conformationally constrained compounds that are novel and mimic the secondary structure of reverse-turn regions of biologically active peptides and proteins and having bicyclic framework are disclosed, as well as their prodrugs. Such reverse-turn mimetic structures and pro-drugs have utility over a wide range of fields, including use as diagnostic and therapeutic agents. The invention also relates to a use of such compounds for the preparation of a medicament for treating or preventing cancer including an acute myeloid leukemia. |