| abstract |
The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I) in which Q stands for a C1-C8 hydrocarbylene diradical, R stands for hydrogen or C1-C6 hydrocarbyl, or two R groups, taken together with the carbon atom bearing the hydroxy group can form a C3-C8 carbocyclic ring. The compounds show antiinflammatory and immunomodulating effects as well as strong activity in inducing differentiation and inhibiting undesirable proliferation of certain cells. |