| abstract |
The invention concerns benzamide compounds of formula (I): compound of formula (I): n n n n n n n n n n wherein R 1 is a C-linked pyrazole ring, which is optionally substituted by one or more groups selected from C 1-4 alkyl, C 3-4 cycloalkyl, C 1-4 alkoxy and C 3-4 cycloalkoxy;n nor a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or pro-drug form thereof. The invention also concerns processes for the preparation of such compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in the manufacture of a medicament for use as an antiproliferative agent in the prevention or treatment of tumours or other proliferative conditions, which are sensitive to the inhibition of histone deacetylase (HDAC). |