| abstract |
The invention provides an RORγ receptor agonist comprising a compound of formula (I), wherein the variables are as defined herein. These compounds are analogous to known RORγ receptor antagonists. The invention further provides a method of activating -the nuclear receptor RORγ, comprising -contacting the RORγ with an effective amount or concentration of a compound of the invention; and a method of treating cancer in a patient, comprising administering to the patient an effective dose of a compound of the invention. |