JP2002507192A - Novel tricyclic sulfonamide inhibitors of farnesyl protein transferase - Google Patents

Abstract

  (57) [Summary] Novel tricyclic sulfonamide compounds of formula (1.0) and pharmaceutical compositions are disclosed, which are inhibitors of the enzyme farnesyl protein transferase. Also disclosed are methods of inhibiting Ras function, and thus inhibiting the abnormal growth of cells. The method involves administering a novel sulfonamide compound to a biological system. In particular, the method inhibits abnormal growth of cells in a mammal (eg, a human).

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION                Farnesyl protein transferase                   New tricyclic sulfonamide inhibitorsbackground   Patent application WO 95/00497 (published January 5, 1995) under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) Farnesyl protein transferase (FTase) and oncogene Compounds that inhibit the farnesylation of the protein Ras are described. Oncogene Often, signaling pathways lead to stimulation of cell proliferation and mitogenesis. Encodes a protein component. Cell transformation by oncogene expression in cultured cells Is led. This means that cells have the ability to grow in soft agar, Transformed cells grow as dense cell foci without the indicated contact inhibition It is characterized by: Mutations and / or overexpression of specific oncogenes Present times often involve human cancer.   In order to obtain transformation ability, the precursor of Ras oncoprotein is Undergoes farnesylation of a cysteine residue located in the xyl-terminal tetrapeptide. There must be. Therefore, farnesyl protein, an enzyme that catalyzes this modification, Inhibitors of cytoplasmic transferase show potential for tumors in which Ras contributes to transformation It has been proposed as an anti-cancer drug. Mutant oncogene forms of Ras often Found in many human cancers, most notably more than 50% of the colon and pancreas (Kohl et al., Science, 260, 1834-1837, 1993).   Currently, inhibitors of farnesyl protein transferase are involved. Intent on inhibiting farnesyl protein transferase Useful additional compounds will be a welcome contribution to the art. According to the invention Thus, such a contribution is provided.Summary of the Invention   Inhibition of Farnesyl Protein Transferase by the Tricyclic Compounds of the Invention No harm has been reported to date. Therefore, the present invention uses the tricyclic compound of the present invention. And a method of inhibiting farnesyl protein transferase. This transformation The compound is capable of (i) potentiating farnesyl protein transferase in vitro But not geranylgeranyl protein transferase I (Ii) induced by the form of transformed Ras, a farnesyl acceptor Blocks phenotypic changes but is manipulated to become a geranylgeranyl acceptor Does not block the phenotypic changes induced by the transformed morphology of Ras; (ii i) It blocks the intracellular processing of the farnesyl acceptor Ras Intracellular Ras engineered to become a geranylgeranyl acceptor Not block; and (iv) abnormalities in culture induced by transformed Ras Block cell growth.   The present invention provides cells (transformed cells) by administering an effective amount of a compound of the present invention. (Including vesicles). Cell overgrowth Refers to cell growth independent of normal regulatory function (eg, lack of contact inhibition). This It involves the abnormal growth of the following cells: (1) tumors expressing activated Ras oncogene Tumor cells (tumor); (2) Ras protein is active as a result of oncogenic mutations in other genes Tumor cells; and (3) benign or other proliferative disorders that result in abnormal Ras activation And malignant cells.   Compounds useful in the method of the invention are represented by the following formula 1.0: Or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof, wherein:   A represents N or N-oxide;   X is a single bond to carbon atom 11 as represented by the solid line when X is N or CH. If a bond is present; or if X is C, as represented by the solid and dotted lines Represents N, CH or C, such that there is a double bond to carbon atom 11;   X¹And X^TwoIs independently selected from bromo, iodo or chloro;   X^ThreeAnd X^FourIs independently bromo, iodo, chloro, fluoro or Is selected from hydrogen, provided that X^ThreeOr X^FourOnly one of them is hydrogen;   R^Five, R⁶, R⁷And R⁸Is each independently hydrogen, alkyl, aryl, Or -CONR²⁰R^{twenty one}Where R²⁰And R^{twenty one}Is independently hydrogen, alkyl , Alkoxy, aryl, aralkyl, heteroaryl, heteroarylalkyl , Cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, heterocycloalkyl and Represents telocycloalkylalkyl, and further wherein R^FiveIs R⁶Together with May represent = O or = S, and / or R⁷Is R⁸Together with = O May represent = S;   R is alkyl, aryl, arylalkyl, heteroaryl, heteroaryl Alkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, heterocycloalkyl , Heterocycloalkylalkyl or -NR^TenR¹¹May represent   Where R^TenAnd R¹¹Is independently hydrogen, alkenyl, alkyl, aryl Aralkyl, heteroaryl, heteroarylalkyl, cycloalkyl, Cycloalkylalkyl, heterocycloalkyl or heterocycloalkyla May represent a mil.   Preferably, in compound (1.0), there is a single bond at carbon atom 11; X is CH Yes, R^Five, R⁶, R⁷And R⁸Is hydrogen; X¹, X^TwoAnd X^ThreeIs bromo Or chloro and X^FourIs hydrogen; and R is alkyl, trifur Oromethyl, alkenyl, aryl, heteroaryl or -NR^TenR¹¹And this Where R^TenAnd R¹¹Is independently selected from hydrogen and alkyl. R is When alkyl, any substituent of the alkyl group can be trifluoromethyl. You. When R is heteroaryl, any substituent of the heteroaryl group may be It can include alkyl or heteroaryl. Preferred compounds include Examples 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11 and 13 compounds.   In another embodiment, the present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition for inhibiting the abnormal growth of cells. For compositions, the composition is an effective combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. It contains an amount of compound (1.0).   In another embodiment, the present invention provides for inhibiting the abnormal growth of cells (including transformed cells). With respect to a method for harming, the method comprises administering an effective amount of compound (1.0) to such a treatment. To a mammal (eg, a human) in need thereof. Cell differences Normal growth refers to cell growth independent of normal regulatory mechanisms (eg, lack of contact inhibition) Say. This includes the following abnormal growths: (1) Activated Ras oncogene (2) Ras protein is oncogene in another gene Tumor cells that are activated as a result of mutated mutations; (3) abnormal Ras activation occurs To benign and malignant cells of other proliferative diseases, and (4) to mechanisms other than Ras protein A benign or malignant cell that is thus activated. Want to be bound by theory However, these compounds block G protein isoprenylation (thus, Making them useful in the treatment of proliferative diseases (eg, tumor growth and cancer) Inhibition of G protein (eg, ras p21) function, or ras farnesyl Inhibition of protein transferases (therefore, these are Be useful for any of its antiproliferative activities) Have been.   Cells to be inhibited can be tumor cells that express an activated ras oncogene You. For example, cell types that can be inhibited include pancreatic tumor cells, lung cancer cells, myeloid Leukemia tumor cells, thyroid follicular gland tumor cells, myelodysplastic tumor cells, epidermal carcinoma tumor cells Cyst, bladder cancer cell, prostate tumor cell, breast cancer cell or colon tumor Cells. In addition, treatment with compound (1.0) prevents abnormal cell proliferation. Harm is also due to inhibiting ras farnesyl protein transferase It is possible. Inhibition can also be of a tumor cell, where the Ras protein Is activated as a result of an oncogene mutation in a gene other than the Ras gene. You. Alternatively, compound (1.0) is activated by a protein other than Ras protein Tumor cells can be inhibited.   The present invention also provides a method for inhibiting tumor growth. This method is Administration of an effective amount of compound (1.0) to a mammal (eg, a human) in need of such treatment It is done by doing. In particular, the present invention provides administering an effective amount of the above compound. Provides a method for inhibiting the growth of tumors expressing activated Ras oncogenes You. Examples of tumors that can be inhibited include lung cancer (e.g., lung adenocarcinoma), pancreatic cancer (e.g., pancreatic Cancer (e.g., exocrine pancreatic cancer), colon cancer (e.g., colorectal cancer (e.g., Myelogenous leukemia (e.g., acute myeloid leukemia (AML)), thyroid filtration Alveolar tumors, myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), bladder cancer, prostate cancer, breast cancer and epidermal cancer But not limited thereto.   The present invention also provides methods for inhibiting proliferative diseases (both benign and malignant). It is considered to be served. Here Ras protein is the result of a carcinogenic mutation in another gene Is abnormally activated (i.e., the Ras gene itself Not activated). This inhibition is due to the N-substituted urea compounds described herein. (1.0) to a mammal in need of such treatment (e.g., a human) Is achieved by doing For example, neurofibromatosis, a benign proliferative disorder, Or a mutant or tyrosine kinase oncogene (e.g., neu, src, abl, lck Tumors in which Ras is activated by the overexpression of 0).   In another embodiment, the present invention provides that an effective amount of compound (1.0) is administered to a mammal, especially a mammal. Ras farnesyl protein transferase and And methods for inhibiting farnesylation of the oncogene protein Ras. H A compound of the present invention for inhibiting farnesyl protein transferase. Administration to a patient is useful for treating the above-mentioned cancers.Detailed description of the invention   As used herein, the following terms are defined below unless otherwise noted. Used as per:   M⁺Represents the molecular ion of the molecule in the mass spectrum;   MH⁺Represents the molecular ion of the molecule plus hydrogen in the mass spectrum;   Bu- represents butyl;   Et- represents ethyl;   Me- represents methyl;   Ph- represents phenyl;   Benzotriazol-1-yloxy is   1-methyl-tetrazol-5-ylthio is   Alkyl- (alkyl moiety of alkoxy, alkylamino and dialkylamino -Represents straight and branched carbon chains, from 1 to 20 carbon atoms, It preferably contains 1 to 6 carbon atoms; for example, methyl, ethyl, propyl, Isopropyl, n-butyl, t-butyl, n-pentyl, isopentyl, hexyl, etc. Wherein the alkyl group is optionally and independently 1, 2, 3, or It may be further substituted with the following groups: halo, alkyl, aryl, cycloalkyl Le, cyano, -CF_Three, Oxy (= O), aryloxy, -OR^Ten, -OCF_Three, Heterocyclo Alkyl, heteroaryl, -NR^TenR¹², -NHSO_TwoR^Ten, -SO_TwoNH_Two, -SO_TwoNHR^Ten, -SO_TwoR^Ten , -SOR^Ten, -SR^Ten, -NHSO_Two, -NO_Two, -CONR^TenR¹², -NR¹²COR^Ten, -COR^Ten, -OCOR^Ten , -OCO_TwoR^TenOr -COOR^TenWhere R^TenAnd R¹²Is independently hydrogen, alk , Alkoxy, aryl, aralkyl, heteroaryl, heteroaryl Kill, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, heterocycloalkyl or May represent heterocycloalkylalkyl;   Alkenyl- is a straight and branched carbon chain with at least one carbon-carbon double bond. Having 2 to 12 carbon atoms, preferably 2 to 6 carbon atoms Atom, and most preferably contains 3 to 6 carbon atoms; The radicals are optionally and independently substituted with one, two, three or more of the following groups: Can be: halo, alkyl, aryl, alkoxy, amino, alkylamino, Cyano, -CF_Three, Dialkylamino, hydroxy, oxy, phenoxy, -OCF_Three, Heterocycloalkyl, -SO_TwoNH_Two, -NHSO_TwoR^Ten, -SO_TwoNHR^Ten, -SO_TwoR^Ten, -SOR^Ten, -S R^Ten, -NHSO_Two, -NO_Two, -CONR^Ten, -NCOR^TenOr -COOR^Ten;   Alkoxy has an alkyl moiety of 1 to 20 carbon atoms which is Which are covalently bonded via an elemental atom, such as methoxy, ethoxy, Xy, butoxy, pentoxy, hexoxy and the like; Is optionally and independently substituted with one, two, three or more of the following groups: Possible: halo, alkyl, aryl, cycloalkyl, cyano, -CF_Three, Oxy (= O), aryloxy, -OR^Ten, -OCF_Three, Heterocycloalkyl, heteroaryl, -NR^TenR¹², -NHSO_TwoR^Ten, -SO_TwoNH_Two, -SO_TwoNHR^Ten, -SO_TwoR^Ten, -SOR^Ten, -SR^Ten, -NHSO_Two , -NO_Two, -CONR^TenR¹², -NR¹²COR^Ten, -COR^Ten, -OCOR^Ten, -OCO_TwoR^TenOr -COOR^Ten; Where R^TenAnd R¹²Is as defined herein above;   Aryl (including the aryl portion of arylalkyl)-is a Represents a carbocyclic group containing an atom and having at least one aromatic ring (e.g., Aryl is phenyl); wherein the aryl group is optionally aryl, cycloalkyl A heteroalkyl, heteroaryl or heterocycloalkyl ring; and Any available carbon substitutable in the aryl group and / or the fused ring The atoms and nitrogen atoms are optionally and independently 1, 2, 3, or more May be substituted with the following groups: halo, alkyl, aryl, cycloalkyl, shea No, -CF_Three, Oxy (= O), aryloxy, -OR^Ten, -OCF_Three, Heterocycloalkyl , Heteroaryl, -NR^TenR¹², -NHSO_TwoR^Ten, -SO_TwoNH_Two, -SO_TwoNHR^Ten, -SO_TwoR^Ten, -SOR^Ten , -SR^Ten, -NHSO_Two, -NO_Two, -CONR^TenR¹², -NR¹²COR^Ten, -COR^Ten, -OCOR^Ten, -OCO_TwoR^Ten Or -COOR^TenWhere R^TenAnd R¹²Is as defined herein above. Is;   Arylalkyl- is an alkyl group as defined above, wherein In which one or more hydrogen atoms in the aryl moiety have been replaced with one or more aryl groups. The aralkyl groups may optionally and independently comprise one, two, three or more aralkyl groups; May be substituted with the following groups: halo, alkyl, aryl, cycloalkyl, Ano, -CF_Three, Oxy (= O), aryloxy, -OR^Ten, -OCF_Three, Heterocycloalkyl , Heteroaryl, -NR^TenR¹², -NHSO_TwoR^Ten, -SO_TwoNH_Two, -SO_TwoNHR^Ten, -SO_TwoR^Ten, -S OR^Ten, -SR^Ten, -NHSO_Two, -NO_Two, -CONR^TenR¹², -NR¹²COR^Ten, -COR^Ten, -OCOR^Ten, -OCO_Two R^TenOr -COOR^Ten(Where R^TenAnd R¹²Is as defined above);   Aryloxy- represents an aryl group as defined above wherein the aryl Is covalently linked to an adjacent structural element via an oxygen atom (eg, phenoxy B) wherein the aryl group is an aryl, cycloalkyl, May be fused with a teloaryl or heterocycloalkyl ring; and wherein An aryloxy group and / or any available substitutable carbon and And one, two, three or more nitrogen atoms as needed and independently May be substituted with the following groups: halo, alkyl, aryl, cycloalkyl, shea No, -CF_Three, Oxy (= O), aryloxy, -OR^Ten, -OCF_Three, Heterocycloalkyl , Heteroaryl, -NR^TenR¹², -NHSO_TwoR^Ten, -SO_TwoNH_Two, -SO_TwoNHR^Ten, -SO_TwoR^Ten, -SOR^Ten , -SR^Ten, -NHSO_Two, -NO_Two, -CONR^TenR¹², -NR¹²COR^Ten, -COR^Ten, -OCOR^Ten, -OCO_TwoR^Ten Or -COOR^Ten(Where R^TenAnd R¹²Is as defined above);   Cycloalkyl- is a branched or unbranched saturated carbocyclic ring having 3-20 carbon atoms Atom, preferably containing from 3 to 7 carbon atoms; The alkyl group may optionally and independently be one, two, three or more of the following groups: May be substituted: halo, alkyl, aryl, cycloalkyl, cyano, -CF_Three, Oh Xy (= O), aryloxy, -OR^Ten, -OCF_Three, Heterocycloalkyl, heteroant , -NR^TenR¹², -NHSO_TwoR^Ten, -SO_TwoNH_Two, -SO_TwoNHR^Ten, -SO_TwoR^Ten, -SOR^Ten, -SR^Ten,- NHSO_Two, -NO_Two, -CONR^TenR¹², -NR¹²COR^Ten, -COR^Ten, -OCOR^Ten, -OCO_TwoR^TenOr -COO R^TenWhere R^TenAnd R¹²Is as defined herein above;   Cycloalkylalkyl- is an alkyl group as defined above, One or more hydrogen atoms of the alkyl moiety is replaced by one or more cycloalkyl groups; Wherein the cycloalkylalkyl group is optionally and independently 1 Can be substituted with 2, 3, 3 or more of the following groups: halo, alkyl, a Reel, cycloalkyl, cyano, -CF_Three, Oxy (= O), aryloxy, -OR^Ten , -OCF_Three, Heterocycloalkyl, heteroaryl, -NR^TenR¹², -NHSO_TwoR^Ten, -SO_Two NH_Two, -SO_TwoNHR^Ten, -SO_TwoR^Ten, -SOR^Ten, -SR^Ten, -NHSO_Two, -NO_Two, -CONR^TenR¹², -NR¹²C OR^Ten, -COR^Ten, -OCOR^Ten, -OCO_TwoR^TenOr -COOR^TenWhere R^TenAnd R¹²Is As hereinbefore defined;   Halo- represents fluoro, chloro, bromo and iodo;   Heteroalkyl- is a straight and branched carbon chain having 1-20 carbon atoms, preferably Preferably one containing from 1 to 6 carbon atoms and selected from -O-, -S- and -N- Represents three heteroatoms inserted between them; Any available and replaceable carbon and nitrogen atoms in the And may be substituted with one, two, three or more of the following groups: halo, a Alkyl, aryl, cycloalkyl, cyano, -CF_Three, Oxy (= O), aryloxy Si, -OR^Ten, -OCF_Three, Heterocycloalkyl, heteroaryl, -NR^TenR¹², -NHSO_Two R^Ten, -SO_TwoNH_Two, -SO_TwoNHR^Ten, -SO_TwoR^Ten, -SOR^Ten, -SR^Ten, -NHSO_Two, -NO_Two, -CONR^TenR^{1 Two} , -NR¹²COR^Ten, -COR^Ten, -OCOR^Ten, -OCO_TwoR^TenOr -COOR^TenWhere R^TenAnd And R¹²Is as defined herein above;   Heteroaryl- is at least one heteroatom selected from O, S and N Wherein the heteroatom is inserted between carbocyclic ring structures, and Have a sufficient number of delocalized pi electrons to provide aromatic properties A bicyclic group contains 2 to 14 carbon atoms. Here, the heteroaryl group is Optionally one or more aryl, cycloalkyl, heteroaryl or heterocyclo An alkyl ring; and wherein said heteroaryl group and / or Any available substitutable carbon or nitrogen atom in the fused ring is optionally and Independently, one, two, three or more of the following groups can be substituted: halo, Alkyl, aryl, cycloalkyl, cyano, -CF_Three, Oxy (= O), arylo Kiss, -OR^Ten, -OCF_Three, Heterocycloalkyl, heteroaryl, -NR^TenR¹², -NHS O_TwoR^Ten, -SO_TwoNH_Two, -SO_TwoNHR^Ten, -SO_TwoR^Ten, -SOR^Ten, -SR^Ten, -NHSO_Two, -NO_Two, -CONR^Ten R¹², -NR¹²COR^Ten, -COR^Ten, -OCOR^Ten, -OCO_TwoR^TenOr -COOR^TenWhere R^TenYou And R¹²Is as defined herein above.   Examples of heteroaryl groups include, for example, furanyl, imidazoyl, pyrimidinyl , Triazolyl, 2-, 3- or 4-pyridyl or 2-, 3- or 4-pyridyl N-O May include an oxide, wherein the pyridyl N-oxide is: Can be represented as   Heteroarylalkyl- is an alkyl group as defined above, wherein 1 Represents one or more hydrogen atoms replaced with one or more heteroaryl groups; Here, the above-mentioned heteroarylalkyl group is arbitrarily and independently 1, 2, 3, Or more substituted with the following groups: halo, alkyl, aryl, cyclo Alkyl, cyano, -CF_Three, Oxy (= O), aryloxy, -OR^Ten, -OCF_Three, Hetero Cycloalkyl, heteroaryl, -NR^TenR¹², -NHSO_TwoR^Ten, -SO_TwoNH_Two, -SO_TwoNHR^Ten , -SO_TwoR^Ten, -SOR^Ten, -SR^Ten, -NHSO_Two, -NO_Two, -CONR^TenR¹², -NR¹²COR^Ten, -COR^Ten, -OCOR^Ten, -OCO_TwoR^TenOr -COOR^TenWhere R^TenAnd R¹²Is as described above in the specification. As defined in;   Heterocycloalkyl- is a saturated branched or unbranched carbocyclic ring having 3 It contains 15 carbon atoms, preferably 4 to 6 carbon atoms, and this carbocyclic ring has -O With 1 to 3 heteroatoms selected from-, -S- and -N- Represents optionally one or two unsaturated bonds which do not impart aromatic character to the ring And wherein any available carbon atom available in the ring and nitrogen The elementary atoms are optionally and independently of one, two, three or more of the following groups: May be substituted: halo, alkyl, aryl, cycloalkyl, cyano, -CF_Three, Oh Xy (= O), aryloxy, -OR^Ten, -OCF_Three, Heterocycloalkyl, heteroant , -NR^TenR¹², -NHSO_TwoR^Ten, -SO_TwoNH_Two, -SO_TwoNHR^Ten, -SO_TwoR^Ten, -SOR^Ten, -SR^Ten,- NHSO_Two, -NO_Two, -CONR^TenR¹², -NR¹²COR^Ten, -COR^Ten, -OCOR^Ten, -OCO_TwoR^TenOr -COO R^Ten(Where R^TenAnd R¹²Is as defined above). Heterosik Examples of loalkyl groups include 2- or 3-tetrahydrofuranyl, 2- or 3-tetrahydrofuranyl. Dorothienyl, 1-, 2-, 3- or 4-piperidinyl, 2- or 3-pyrrolidinyl, 1-, 2- or 3-piperidinyl Peridinyl, 2- or 4-dioxanyl, morpholinyl, Where R^TenIs defined above, and t is 0, 1 or 2;   Heterocycloalkylalkyl- is an alkyl group as defined above. Thus, one or more hydrogen atoms are replaced with one or more heterocycloalkyl groups This ring is optionally one or two unsaturated, which do not give the ring any aromatic character Where the heterocycloalkylalkyl group is optional and independent. Can be substituted with one, two, three or more of the following groups: halo, al Kill, aryl, cycloalkyl, cyano, -CF_Three, Oxy (= O), aryloxy , -OR^Ten, -OCF_Three, Heterocycloalkyl, heteroaryl, -NR^TenR¹², -NHSO_TwoR^{1 0} , -SO_TwoNH_Two, -SO_TwoNHR^Ten, -SO_TwoR^Ten, -SOR^Ten, -SR^Ten, -NHSO_Two, -NO_Two, -CONR^TenR¹² , -NR¹²COR^Ten, -COR^Ten, -OCOR^Ten, -OCO_TwoR^TenOr -COOR^Ten(Where R^Tenand R¹²Is as defined above.   In the present specification, the following solvents and reagents are represented by the following abbreviations: Trahydrofuran (THF); ethanol (EtOH); methanol (MeOH); acetic acid (HOAc or Is AcOH); Ethyl acetate (EtOAc); N, N-dimethylformamide (DMF); Acetic acid (TFA); trifluoroacetic anhydride (TFAA); 1-hydroxybenzotriazole (HO BT); m-chloroperbenzoic acid (MCPBA); triethylamine (Et_ThreeN); diethyl ether (Et_TwoO); Ethyl chloroformate (ClCO_TwoEt); 1- (3-dimethylaminopropyl) -3-ethyl Carbodiimide hydrochloride (DEC).   Substituent X¹, X^Two, X^ThreeAnd X^FourReferences to positions are based on numbered ring structures;   Certain compounds of the present invention may have different stereoisomeric forms (e.g., enantiomers, Stereoisomers and atropisomers). The present invention is based on such a situation. It refers to all pure forms and mixtures (including racemic mixtures) of the isomers Figure. For example, the carbon atom at position C-11 can be in the S or R configuration.   Certain tricyclic compounds, such as carboxyl groups or phenolic hydroxy Compounds having a hydroxyl group are acidic in nature. These compounds are pharmaceutically acceptable Salt may be formed. Examples of such salts are sodium, potassium, calcium , Aluminum, gold and silver salts may be included. Also pharmaceutically acceptable Amines, such as ammonia, alkylamines, hydroxyalkylamines, Salts formed with N-methylglucamine and the like are also contemplated.   Certain basic tricyclic compounds also form pharmaceutically acceptable salts, such as acid addition salts. To achieve. For example, a pyrido nitrogen atom can form a salt with a strong acid, while an amino group Compounds having a basic substituent such as described above also form salts with weak acids. Suitable for salt formation Examples of acids are hydrochloric, sulfuric, phosphoric, acetic, citric, oxalic, malonic, and salicic acids. Formic acid, malic acid, fumaric acid, succinic acid, ascorbic acid, maleic acid, methane Sulfonic acids and other inorganic and carboxylic acids well known to those skilled in the art. Salt is yu Contacting the released base form with a sufficient amount of the desired acid to produce a salt in a conventional manner. Prepared by The free base form can be prepared by converting the salt to a suitable dilute aqueous base solution, e.g., NaOH Treat with dilute aqueous solutions of potassium carbonate, ammonia, and sodium bicarbonate Can be regenerated. The free base form has certain physical properties, such as polar solvents Slightly different from its corresponding salt form in its solubility in Is Otherwise it is equivalent to its corresponding free base form for the purposes of the present invention.   All such acid and base salts are pharmaceutically acceptable within the scope of the present invention. Salts and salts of acids and bases are all intended for the purposes of the present invention. And is considered equivalent to the free form of the corresponding compound.   Compounds of the present invention can be prepared according to Scheme 1 below:                                Scheme 1 here, X, X¹, X^Two, X^Three, X^Four, R, R^Five, R⁶, R⁷, R⁸And the solid and dotted lines are As defined above.   Referring to Scheme I, a compound of formula (1.0) is a compound of formula (5.0, 5.01, 6.0 or 10.9) Compound and corresponding sulfonyl chloride reagent of formula (2.6) are reacted with a base and aprotic Solvents (for example, THF, dioxane, toluene, methylene chloride (CH_TwoCl_Two), Acetonitrile Temperature, which can range from 0 ° C to 100 ° C, or reaction mixture It can be prepared by reacting at the reflux temperature of the compound. Sulfonyl chloride (2.6 ) Ranges from 1 to about 10 moles per mole of compound (5.0, 5.01, 6.0 or 10.9). Can be   In an alternative procedure, a compound of formula (1.0) wherein R is -NR^TenR¹¹Is) In the presence of a base in an aprotic solvent as described above, the compound of formula (5.0, 5.01, 6.0 or Reacts the compound of 10.9) with thionyl chloride, followed by a temperature of 0 ° C to 100 ° C, Alternatively, at the reflux temperature of the reaction mixture, in an aprotic solvent, the compound of formula HNR^TenR¹¹(2.8) (here And R^TenAnd R¹¹Prepared as above) Can be done. The amount of thionyl chloride or amine (2.8) depends on the compound (5.0, 5.01, 6.0 or 10.9) can range from about 1 to 10 moles per mole.   In another alternative procedure, a compound of formula (1.0) wherein R is -NH_TwoIs 50 Compound (2.0) in a protic solvent (e.g., water) at a temperature in the range of 100 ° C to 100 ° C. Sulfonamide SO (NH_Two)_TwoAnd by reacting   Compounds of formula (1.0) may be prepared by conventional procedures (e.g., using water in a reaction mixture with an organic solvent). Extraction, evaporation of organic solvents, followed by silica gel or other suitable Isolated from the reaction mixture using chromatography on a chromatographic medium). obtain. Alternatively, compound (1.0) is dissolved in a water-miscible solvent (eg, methanol). The methanol solution can be added to water to precipitate the compound and the precipitate Is isolated by filtration or centrifugation.   The (+)-isomer of a compound of formulas (5.0, 6.0 and 10.9), where X is CH, is By using a process involving an enzyme that catalyzes a tell exchange, high enantioenzymes It can be prepared with selectivity. Preferably, racemization of formulas (5.0, 6.0 and 10.9) Compound (where X is C, a double bond is present, and X^ThreeIs not H), an enzyme (e.g. For example, Toyobo LIP-300) and acylating agents (e.g., trifluoroethyl (trifluo roethly) isobutylate); the resulting (+)-amide is then hydrolyzed Solution (e.g. H_TwoSO_FourBy refluxing with an acid such as (+)-Isomer where X is CH and R^ThreeIs not H). Or First, a racemic compound of formulas (5.0, 6.0 and 10.9) (where X is C and a double bond Exists, and R^ThreeIs not H) is the racemate of the corresponding formula (5.0, 6.0 and 10.9) Compound (where X is CH) and then the enzyme (Toyobo LIP-300) and Treatment with an acylating agent as described above gives (+)-amide, which is hydrolyzed to give Enriched (+)-isomer is obtained.   The compounds of the present invention and their preparation starting materials are illustrated by the following examples. This should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present disclosure. Example 1 (+)-4- (3-bromo-8,10-dichloro-6,11-dihydro-5H-benzo [5,6] cyclo Rohepta [1,2-b] pyridin-11-yl) -1- (methylsulfonyl) piperidine (pipiridi ne)   Dry anhydrous potassium carbonate (0.23 g, 1.7 mmol) was suspended in 6 mL of anhydrous toluene. To this mixture was added the title compound of Preparation Example 10 (0.2 g, 0.47 mmol), methanesulfo Nyl chloride (0.055 g, 40 μL, 0.47 mmol) was added and stirred at room temperature for about 72 hours . The reaction mixture was then filtered and CH_TwoCl_TwoAnd washed. The filtrate was saturated with NaHC O_ThreeAnd washed with MgSO_Four, Filtered and concentrated to dryness as a white solid 0.23 g of the title compound was obtained. : M.p. = 160-163 ° C, FAB-MS: MH⁺= 505. (Yield 97 %), COS IC₅₀= 0.420 (μM). Example 2 (+)-4- (3-bromo-8,10-dichloro-6,11-dihydro-5H-benzo [5,6] cyclo Rohepta [1,2-b] pyridin-11-yl) -N-N-dimethyl-1-piperidinesulfonamide   The title compound was converted from N, N-dimethylsulfonyl chloride to methanesulfonyl chloride. The procedure was basically the same as that described in Example 1 except that Therefore, it is prepared to obtain a solid. FAB-MS: MH⁺= 534, mp = 202-203 ° C (65% yield). Example 3 (+)-4- (3-bromo-8,10-dichloro-6,11-dihydro-5H-benzo [5,6] cyclo Rohepta [1,2-b] pyridin-11-yl) -1- (aminosulfonyl) piperidine   The title compound of Preparation Example 10 (0.2 g, 0.47 mmol) and sulfamide (0.45 g, 4. (7 mmol) was dissolved in 7 mL of H2O and the reaction mixture was heated to reflux for 72 hours. Then The reaction mixture was cooled and filtered. Filtrate CH_TwoCl_TwoExtracted with MgSO_FourDried in And concentrated. 5% MeOH (saturated with ammonia) -CH_TwoCl_TwoSilica gel eluted with Purified by lash chromatography, 0.035 g (yield 15 %) Of the title compound. FAB-MS: MH⁺= 506, mp = 133-134 ° C. Example 4 (+)-4- (3,10-dibromo-8-chloro-11-dihydro-5H-benzo [5,6] cyclo Hepta [1,2-b] pyridin-11-yl) -1- (methylsulfonyl) piperidine   The title compound was prepared using the title compound of Preparation Example 3 (+)-4- (3,10-dibromo-8-chloro-6, 11-dihydro-5H-benzo [5,6] cyclohepta [1,2-b] pyridin-11-yl) -1-piperi Gin to (+)-4- (3-bromo-8,10-dichloro-6,11-dihydro-5H-benzo [5,6] cyclo Except that it was used in place of epta [1,2-b] pyridin-11-yl) -1-piperidine Prepared following essentially the same procedure as described in Example 1 to afford the solid title compound Get things. FAB-MS: MH⁺= 549, mp = 216-217 ° C, yield = 74%, COS IC₅₀= 0.015 ( μM) Example 5 (+)-4- (3,10-dibromo-8-chloro-11-dihydro-5H-benzo [5,6] cyclo Hepta [1,2-b] pyridin-11-yl) -1- (ethylsulfonyl) piperidine   The title compound is replaced with ethanesulfonyl chloride for methanesulfonyl chloride. Except that it was used in the same manner as described in Example 4. Prepare to obtain a solid. FAB-MS: MH⁺= 563, mp = 202-203 ° C (90% yield). Example 6 (+)-4- (3,10-dibromo-8-chloro-11-dihydro-5H-benzo [5,6] cyclo Hepta [1,2-b] pyridin-11-yl) -1- (propylsulfonyl) piperidine   The title compound was replaced with propanesulfonyl chloride for methanesulfonyl chloride. Except that it was used instead, following basically the same procedure as described in Example 4. To obtain a solid. FAB-MS: MH⁺= 577, mp = 97-98 ° C. Yield = 95%. Example 7 (+)-4- (3,10-dibromo-8-chloro-11-dihydro-5H-benzo [5,6] cyclo Hepta [1,2-b] pyridin-11-yl) -1- (isopropylsulfonyl) piperidine  The title compound was converted to isopropanesulfonyl chloride by methanesulfonyl chloride. The procedure was basically the same as that described in Example 4 except that Therefore, it is prepared to obtain a solid. FAB-MS: MH⁺= 577, mp = 203-205 ° C. Yield = 65% . Example 8 (+)-4- (3,10-dibromo-8-chloro-11-dihydro-5H-benzo [5,6] cyclo Hepta [1,2-b] pyridin-11-yl) -1- (butylsulfonyl) piperidine   The title compound was replaced with butanesulfonyl chloride for methanesulfonyl chloride. Except that it was used in the same manner as described in Example 4. Prepare to obtain a solid. FAB-MS: MH⁺= 591, mp = 73-74 ° C. Yield = 28%. Example 9 (+)-4- (3,10-dibromo-8-chloro-11-dihydro-5H-benzo [5,6] cyclo Hepta [1,2-b] pyridin-11-yl) -1- (trifluoromethylsulfonyl) piperidi N  The title compound was converted from trifluoromethanesulfonyl chloride to methanesulfonyl chloride. Basically the same as described in Example 4, except that it was used in place of Loride Prepare according to the procedure to obtain a solid. FAB-MS: MH⁺= 603, mp = 111-112 ° C. yield = 47%. Example 10 (+)-4- (3,10-dibromo-8-chloro-11-dihydro-5H-benzo [5,6] cyclo Hepta [1,2-b] pyridin-11-yl) -1- (trifluoroethylsulfonyl) piperidi N   The title compound was converted from trifluoroethanesulfonyl chloride to methanesulfonyl chloride. Basically the same as described in Example 4, except that it was used in place of Loride Prepare according to the procedure to obtain a solid. FAB-MS: MH⁺= 617, mp = 174-175 ° C. yield = 46%. Example 11 (+)-4- (3,10-dibromo-8-chloro-11-dihydro-5H-benzo [5,6] cyclo Hepta [1,2-b] pyridin-11-yl) -1- (vinylsulfonyl) piperidine  The title compound was converted to 2-chloro-ethanesulfonyl chloride by methanesulfonyl chloride. Basically the same procedure as described in Example 4 except that it was used in place of the lid Prepare in order to obtain a solid. FAB-MS: MH⁺= 514, mp = 129-130 ° C. Yield = 3 Five%. Example 12 (+)-4- (3,10-dibromo-8-chloro-6,11-dihydro-5H-benzo [5,6] cyclo Rohepta [1,2-b] pyridin-11 (R) -yl) -1- (phenylsulfonyl) piperidine The title compound of Preparation Example 3 (0.05 g, 0.11 g) dissolved in anhydrous dichloromethane (10 mL) mmol) and triethylamine (0.015 mL, 1.5 equivalents), benzenesulfonyl Chloride (0.015 mL, 1.1 eq) was added. After stirring overnight at room temperature, the solution is Diluted with dichloromethane, washed with 1M hydrochloric acid, and then with a 1N aqueous sodium hydroxide solution. And dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Filter and concentrate under vacuum The title compound (0.064 g, yield 99%, mp = 124.3-129 ° C.) was obtained. Example 13 (+)-4- (3,10-dibromo-8-chloro-6,11-dihydro-5H-benzo [5,6] cyclo Rohepta [1,2-b] pyridin-11 (R) -yl) -1-[(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-4-yl) Sulfonyl] piperidineThe title compound of Preparation Example 3 (0.05 g, 0.11 g) dissolved in anhydrous dichloromethane (10 mL) mmol) and triethylamine (0.015 mL, 1.5 equiv) in 1-methylimidazole-4- Sulfonyl chloride (0.021 g, 1.1 eq) was added. After stirring overnight at room temperature, dissolve Dilute the solution with dichloromethane, wash with 1M hydrochloric acid, and then add 1N aqueous sodium hydroxide Washed with liquid and dried with anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Filtered and under vacuum To give the title compound (0.054 g, 82% yield, mp = 157.5-161.2 ° C.). Embodiment 14 FIG. (+)-4- (3,10-dibromo-8-chloro-6,11-dihydro-5H-benzo [5,6] cyclo Rohepta [1,2-b] pyridin-11 (R) -yl) -1-[(5- (3-isoxazolyl) -2-thienyl] Sulfonyl] piperidine The title compound of Preparation Example 3 dissolved in anhydrous dichloromethane (10 mL) (0.05 g, 0.11 mmol) and triethylamine (0.015 mL, 1.5 equivalents). L) Thiophene-2-sulfonyl chloride (0.029 g, 1.1 eq) was added. One at room temperature After stirring overnight, dilute the solution with dichloromethane, wash with 1M hydrochloric acid, then add 1N aqueous Washed with aqueous sodium oxide solution and dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate. Filtration And concentrated in vacuo to give the title compound (0.069 g, 94% yield, mp = 131.7-134). .8 ° C).Preparation of starting materials   Useful starting materials for preparing compounds of the present invention are illustrated by the following preparative examples. . This should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present disclosure. As starting material Tricyclic compounds used (e.g., compound (11.0)), inorganic and organic bases, Alcohols are known in the art, for example, as taught below. Can be prepared using the method: J.K. Wong et al., Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters, Volume 3, No. 6, pages 1073-1078, (1993); U.S. Pat. No. 5,089,496; No. 4,454,143; No. 4,355,036; PCT / US94 / 11390 (WO95 / 10514) PCT / US94 / 11391 (WO95 / 10516); PCT / US94 / 11392 (WO95 / 10516); Stanley R. San dler and Wolf Karo, Organic Functional Group Preparations, Second Edition, Acad emic Press, Inc., San Diego, California, Volumes 1-3, (1983); March, Advanced Organic Chemistry, Reactions & Mechanisms, and Stru cture, Third Edition, John Wiley & Sons, New York, p. 1346 (1985). Book Alternative mechanistic pathways and similar structures within the scope of the invention may be apparent to those skilled in the art.   The starting materials used to prepare the compounds of the present invention are shown in Scheme IV:                               Scheme: IVHere, in the case of scheme IV, A, X, X¹, X^Two, X^Three, R, Z, R^Five, R⁶, R⁷And R⁸And the solid line and The dashed line is as defined herein above;^FifteenIs referred to earlier in this specification. R as defined^TenAnd R¹²May represent any of the values for   In Step A (Scheme IV), the compound of the formula (10.0) is obtained by converting the compound of the formula (11.0) into a And / or any protic or aprotic solvent (as used herein) And a solvent as described above. First In the procedure, compound (11.0) is treated with approximately equimolar amounts of nitrate (e.g., potassium nitrate) and Reaction with a boric acid (eg, sulfuric acid) at a temperature in the range of about -20 to + 5 ° C. In the second step Converts compound (11.0) to about 2 equivalents of trifluoromethanesulfonic acid and about 1 equivalent Solvent (e.g., trifluoromethanesulfur) (Honic acid). In the third procedure, compound (11.0) is converted to about 1 equivalent of fuming nitrate. A mixture composed of an acid and about 10 equivalents of trifluoromethanesulfonic anhydride. And in a solvent such as nitromethane. In the fourth step, the compound (11.0) using a nitronium salt (eg, nitronium tetrafluoroborate) And treated in a solvent (eg, sulfolane). In the fifth procedure, the compound (11. 0) is reacted with fuming nitric acid at a temperature in the range of about -20 to + 50 ° C.   In Step B (Scheme IV), the compound of the formula (9.0) is reduced to a compound of the formula (10.0) It can be prepared by reacting with an agent. In the first procedure, compound (10.0) is About 10 equivalents of a metal (eg, iron) and a salt (eg, a salt) in a solvent (eg, ethanol) (Calcium iodide) at a temperature in the range of about 0 to + 80 ° C. Second In the procedure, compound (10.0) is prepared by adding about 10 equivalents of a metal (for example, zinc) and a solvent (for example, (Ethanol) in the presence of an acid (e.g., acetic acid) at a temperature ranging from about 0 to + 80 ° C. I can make it. In a third procedure, compound (10.0) is combined with about 5 equivalents of stannous chloride hydrate. In a solvent such as ethyl acetate. In the fourth procedure, compound (10.0) About 10 equivalents of a metal (e.g., tin) and a solvent (e.g., ethanol) in an acid (e.g., ethanol). (For example, hydrochloric acid).   In Step C (Scheme IV), the compound of the formula (8.0) is Can be prepared by reacting with a In the first procedure, the compound (9. 0) with an excess of an elemental halogen (e.g., bromine) in a suitable solvent (e.g., acetic acid). The reaction can be carried out at a temperature in the range 0 to + 20 ° C. In the second procedure, compound (9.0) is converted to a salt (E.g., pyridinium bromide perbromide) and a solvent ( For example, the reaction may be carried out in THF) at a temperature of about 0 to + 40 ° C. In the third step, the compound Product (9.0), the presence of a halogen (e.g., chlorine) and a Lewis acid (e.g., iron (III) chloride) Below, it can be reacted in a suitable solvent (dichloromethane).   In step D (Scheme IV), the compound of formula (7.0) is oxidized with a compound of formula (8.0) By reacting an agent followed by a reducing agent, or by reacting a compound of formula (8.0) with an acid It can be prepared by reacting an agent with an agent in the presence of a hydrogen atom source. No. In one procedure, compound (8.0) is treated with a diazotizing agent (eg, t-butyl nitrite) and a solvent. And a hydrogen atom source (e.g., DMF) at a temperature of about 0 to + 100 ° C. . In the second procedure, compound (8.0) is treated with a diazotizing agent (eg, sodium nitrite) and And an acid (e.g., hydrochloric acid) and a reducing agent (e.g., hypophosphorous acid) with a temperature of about -15 to + 50 ° C. Degree can be reacted. In a third procedure, compound (8.0) is converted to a diazotizing agent (eg, , Sodium nitrite) and an acid (aqueous sulfuric acid), followed by a metal (e.g., copper ). In a fourth procedure, compound (8.0) is converted to a diazotizing agent (eg, nitrous acid). Sodium) and an acid (e.g., fluoboric acid), Subsequently, it may be treated with a reducing agent (eg, sodium borohydride).   In step E (Scheme IV), the compound of formula (6.0) is hydrolyzed with the compound of formula (7.0). It can be prepared by reacting under dissolution conditions. In the first procedure, compound (7.0) Can be reacted with an acid (eg, hydrochloric acid) at a temperature of about 20 to + 90 ° C. In the second step Can be prepared by converting compound (7.0) with a base (e.g., aqueous sodium hydroxide) and a suitable solvent (e.g., (Eg, ethanol) at a temperature of about 20 to + 90 ° C. In the third procedure, Compound (7.0) is combined with a nucleophile (e.g., hydrazine hydrate) and a solvent (e.g., ethanol ), Using an optional base (e.g., sodium hydroxide) at a temperature of about 20 to + 90 ° C. Can be reacted. In a fourth procedure, compound (7.0) is converted to silyl chloride (eg, Trimethylsilyl) and a solvent (e.g., THF or CH_TwoCl_Two), From about 0 ° C. to reflux At a range of temperatures, the reaction can take place. In the fifth procedure, compound (7.0) is converted to an acid (eg, Trifluoroacetic acid) and an aprotic solvent (e.g., CH_TwoCl_Two).   In Step F (Scheme IV), a compound of the formula (5.0) (where X = CH) is converted to a compound of the formula (6. It can be prepared by reacting the compound of 0) under reducing conditions. Compound (6.0) An alkyl metal hydride (e.g., diisobutylaluminum hydride or hydrogenated Aluminum lithium (LAH)) in a solvent (e.g., toluene or THF) The reaction may be carried out at a temperature of about 0 to + 90 ° C.   In Step G (Scheme IV), the compound of formula (1.0) Can be prepared using methods such as those described in   In Step K (Scheme IV), a compound of the formula (6.1) is Using a propellant and / or any protic or aprotic solvent. By reacting according to the procedure described in Scheme A (Scheme IV) You.   In step L (Scheme IV), the compound of formula (6.2) is reduced With the agent according to the procedure described in Step B (Scheme IV), Can be prepared.   In Step M (Scheme IV), a compound of the formula (6.31) is Reacting with a logenizing agent according to the procedure described in Step C (Scheme IV). Therefore, it can be prepared.   In Step N (Scheme IV), according to the procedure described in Step D (Scheme IV), The compound of formula (6.3) can be reacted with a compound of formula (6.31) with an oxidizing agent followed by a reducing agent. Or by reacting the compound of formula (6.31) with an oxidizing agent in the presence of a hydrogen atom source. Can be prepared.   In step O (Scheme IV), the compound of formula (6.5) is Sodium borohydride (NaBH_Four) And a solvent (e.g., ethanol / toluene) in a reflux stream. By reacting at room temperature for 10 minutes or at 25 ° C. for 2 hours or more. .   In step P (Scheme IV), a compound of formula (6.7) is_Two And a solvent (e.g., CH_TwoCl_Two) At about 25 ° C for about 4 hours or more. And can be prepared.   In step Q (Scheme IV), a compound of formula (5.0) (where X = N) is 6.7) with an excess of the piperazine compound of formula (6.9) in a solvent (e.g. THF) to 25 ° C. Alternatively, it can be prepared by reacting for 1 hour or more under reflux.   Additional starting materials that can be used to prepare compounds of the present invention are shown in Scheme V Show.                                 Scheme V   In Step A (Scheme V), a compound of the formula (10.0) is converted from a compound of the formula (11.0) Can be prepared using the procedure described in Scheme IV, Step A.   In Step AA (Scheme V), a compound of the formula (10.3) is , 3-Dibromo-5,5-dimethylhydantoin and an acid (e.g., trifluoromethanes By reacting at 25 ° C for at least 24 hours in Can be prepared.   In Step BB (Scheme V), a compound of the formula (10.5) is replaced with a compound of the formula (10.3): Using a procedure taught in Scheme IV, Step B, using a reducing agent, Therefore, it can be prepared.   In Step CC (Scheme V), a compound of the formula (10.7) is converted to a compound of the formula (10.5): Sodium nitrite (NaNO_Two) In aqueous concentrated HCl at a temperature in the range of about -10 ° C to 0 ° C. The reaction was allowed to proceed for at least 2 hours, and then the reaction mixture was treated with phosphorous acid (H_ThreePO_Two)Using , At 0 ° C. for 4 hours or more.   In Step DD (Scheme V), a compound of the formula (10.9) is It can be prepared by reacting with concentrated aqueous HCl at about 85 ° C. for about 18 hours or more. Compound (10.9) was converted to compounds (5.0) and (6.0) and subsequent intermediates from these Can be reacted using a similar procedure described in Scheme IV, wherein the compound of formula (1.0) The desired compound can be obtained.   In Step EE (Scheme V), the compound of the formula (10.8) is converted to a compound of the formula (10.7) by N aIO_FourAnd RuO_TwoAnd in acetonitrile and water at 25 ° C for about 18-24 hours or more Can be prepared.   In step FF (Scheme V), a compound of formula (5.01) (where X = CH) is It can be prepared by reacting a compound of formula (10.9) under reducing conditions. Compound (1 0.9) with an alkyl metal hydride (e.g., diisobutylaluminum hydride). The reaction can be carried out in a medium (eg, toluene) at a temperature of about 0 to + 90 ° C.   In step GG (Scheme V), the compound of formula (1.0) It can be prepared using methods as described in I.   In step OO (Scheme V), a compound of formula (6.51) is converted to a compound of formula (10.8) Sodium borohydride (NaBH_Four) And a solvent (e.g., ethanol / toluene) Prepared by reacting for 10 minutes under flowing conditions or at least 2 hours at 25 ° C. obtain.   In step PP (Scheme V), a compound of the formula (6.71) is converted to a compound of the formula (6.51) by S OCl_TwoAnd a solvent (e.g., CH_TwoCl_Two) At about 25 ° C for about 4 hours or more. And can be prepared.   In step QQ (Scheme V), a compound of formula (5.01) (where X = N) is Compound (6.71), an excess amount of the piperazine compound of the formula (6.9) and a solvent (for example, THF) at 25 ° C. Alternatively, it can be prepared by reacting for 1 hour or more under reflux.   Unless otherwise indicated, with reference to Schemes IV and V, the temperature was between 0 ° C and It can be in the range of 100 ° C. or at the reflux temperature of the reaction mixture and the reagent ( For example, the amount of compound 2.6) is determined per mole of reactant (eg, compound 5.0 or 6.0). It can range from 1 to about 10 moles.   The following preparative examples illustrate the starting materials selected to prepare the compounds of the present invention. It is intended to be illustrative.Preparation Example 1 Step A:   15 g (38.5 mmol) of 4- (8-chloro-3-bromo-5,6-dihydro-11H-benzo [5,6] cyclo Rohepta [1,2-b] pyridine-11-ylidene) -1-piperidine-1-carboxylate Ter (taught in Preparation Example 47 of PCT / US94 / 11392) and 150 mL of concentrated H_TwoSO_FourTo -5 C. and then 3.89 g (38.5 mmol) of KNO_ThreeAnd stir for 4 hours You. Pour the mixture into 3 L of ice and basify with 50% NaOH (aq). CH_TwoCl_Twoso Extract and MgSO_Four, Then filter and concentrate under vacuum to a residue. Remaining The residue is recrystallized from acetone to give 6.69 g of product.Step B:   Combine 6.69 g (13.1 mmol) of the product of Step A and 100 mL of 85% EtOH / water, 0.66 g (5.9 mmol) of CaCl_TwoAnd 6.56 g (117.9 mmol) of Fe, and Rinse the filter cake with hot EtOH. Concentrate the filtrate under vacuum to give 7.72 g of product. obtain.Step C:   7.70 g of the product of Step B and 35 mL of HOAc are combined and then Br in HOAc_TwoSolution (45 mL) and the mixture is stirred overnight at room temperature. 300 mL of 1N NaOH (aqueous ), Then add 75 mL of 50% NaOH (aq) and extract with EtOAc. Extract MgSO_FourAnd concentrated under vacuum to a residue. Chromatograph the residue (Silica gel, 20% to 30% EtOAc / hexane) and 3.47 g of the product (another 1.28 g). g) with the partially purified product.Step D:   Combine 0.557 g (5.4 mmol) t-butyl nitrite and 3 mL DMF and mix. The mixture is heated at 60-70 ° C. 2.00 g (3.6 mmol) of the product of Step C and 4 mL of D The mixture of MF is added slowly (drop by drop), then the mixture is cooled to room temperature. At 40 ° C. another 0.64 mL of t-butyl nitrite is added and the mixture is brought to 60 ° -70 ° C. Reheat to 0.5 hours. Cool to room temperature and pour the mixture into 150 mL of water. CH_Two Cl_TwoAnd extract is extracted with MgSO_FourAnd concentrated under vacuum to a residue. The residue was chromatographed (silica gel, 10% to 20% EtOAc / hexane), 0.74 g of product are obtained.Step E:   Combine 0.70 g (1.4 mmol) of the product of Step D and 8 mL of concentrated HCl (aq) and add And heat the mixture at reflux overnight. 30 mL of 1N NaOH (aqueous), then 5 mL of 50% NaOH (Aqueous) and add CH_TwoCl_TwoExtract with Extract MgSO_FourAnd then dry And concentrate under vacuum to give 0.59 g of the title compound.Preparation Example 2   A toluene solution of 8.1 g of the title compound from Preparation Example 7 was prepared and 17.3 mL of a 1 M solution of DIBAL (diisobutylaluminum hydride) in water is added. Mixed The mixture is heated at reflux and another 21 mL of 1 M DIBAL / toluene solution is applied over 40 minutes Add slowly (drop by drop). The reaction mixture was cooled to about 0 ° C. and Add L of 1M HCl (aq). The organic phase is separated and discarded. CH aqueous phase_TwoCl_Twoso Wash and discard the extract, then remove the aqueous phase by adding 50% NaOH (aq) Make it basic. CH_TwoCl_TwoAnd extract is extracted with MgSO_FourAnd concentrated under vacuum Compaction gives 7.30 g of the title compound, which is a racemic mixture of enantiomers.Preparation Example 3-Separation of Enantiomers:   The racemic title compound of Preparation Example 1 was purified by preparative chiral chromatography (Chiral pack AD, 5cm x 50cm column, using 20% iPrOH / hexane + 0.2% diethylamine To give the (+)-and (-)-isomers of the title compound. Ah Alternatively, the enantiomer can also be converted to an amino acid (e.g., N-acetylphenylalanyl). Can be separated by crystallization usingPreparation Example 6 Step A:   Preparation of 40.0 g (0.124 mol) of starting ketone (PCT / US94 / 11392 as taught in Example 20) ) And 200 mL of H_TwoSO_FourAnd cooled to 0 ° C. 13.78g (0.136mol) KNO_ThreeSlowly over 1.5 hours, then warm to room temperature and stir overnight I do. The reaction was worked up using substantially the same procedure as described in Step A of Preparation Example 4. Manage. Chromatograph (silica gel, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50% EtOAc / hexane And then 100% EtOAc) to give 28 g of the 9-nitro product to a smaller amount of 7-nitro Obtained with the product and a mixture of 19 g of 7-nitro and 9-nitro compounds. MH⁺ (9-Nitro) = 367.Step B:   28 g (76.2 mmol) of the 9-nitro product from Step A, 400 mL of 85% EtOH / water, 3.8 g (34. 3 mmol) CaCl_Two, And 38.28 g (0.685 mol) of Fe at 50 ° C. this (2 × 200 mL). Combine the filtrate and washings and concentrate under reduced pressure to a residue. Shrink. Residue in 600 mL CH_TwoCl_Two, Washed with 300 mL of water and MgSO_FourDry Dry. Filter and concentrate in vacuo to a residue, then chromatograph (silica gel, 3 0% EtOAc / CH_TwoCl_Two) To give 24 g of product.Step C:   13 g (38.5 mmol) of the product of step B, 140 mL of HOAc are combined and HOAc (10 mL) Br in_Two(2.95 mL, 57.8 mmol) is added slowly over 20 minutes. Reaction mixture Is stirred at room temperature and then concentrated in vacuo to a residue. CH_TwoCl_TwoAnd water Then adjust the pH = 8-9 with 50% NaOH (aq). The organic phase is water, then brine And washed with Na_TwoSO_FourAnd dry. Concentrate under vacuum to give 11.3 g of product You.Step D:   100 mL of concentrated HCl (aq) was cooled to 0 ° C. and then 5.61 g (81.4 mmol) of NaNO_TwoTo Add and stir for 10 minutes. Slowly remove 11.3 g (27.1 mmol) of the product of Step C And the mixture is stirred at 0 ° C. to 3 ° C. for 2.25 hours. 180m 50% H of L_ThreePO_Two(Aqueous) is added slowly (drop by drop) and the mixture is brought to 0 ° C. Leave overnight. Add slowly 150 mL of 50% NaOH over 30 minutes (drop by drop), p Adjust to H = 9, then CH_TwoCl_TwoExtract with Extract the extract with water, then brine And washed with Na_TwoSO_FourAnd dry. Concentrate to residue under vacuum and chromatograph Tograph (silica gel, 2% EtOAc / CH_TwoCl_Two) To give 8.6 g of product.Step E:   Combine 8.6 g (21.4 mmol) of the product of Step D and 300 mL of MeOH and add Cool to 2 ° C. 1.21 g (32.1 mmol) of NaBH_FourAnd add the mixture to about 0 Stir at C for 1 hour. 0.121 g (3.21 mmol) of NaBH_FourAt 0 ° C Stir for 2 hours then leave at 0 ° C. overnight. Concentrate under vacuum to a residue, then CH_TwoCl_TwoThe residue between water and water. Separate the organic phase and concentrate under vacuum (50 ° C.), 8.2 g of product are obtained.Step F:   8.2 g (20.3 mmol) of the product of Step E and 160 mL of CH_TwoCl_TwoUp to 0 ° C Cool, then 14.8 mL (203 mmol) SOCl_TwoSlowly over 30 minutes (one drop Each). The mixture was warmed to room temperature and stirred for 4.5 hours, then the residue was removed under vacuum. Concentrated with CH_TwoCl_TwoAnd wash with 1N NaOH (aq), then brine , And Na_TwoSO_FourAnd dry. Concentrate in vacuo to a residue, then dry THF and And 8.7 g (101 mmol) of piperazine are added and stirred at room temperature overnight. vacuum Concentrate down to the residue under CH_TwoCl_TwoAnd 0.25N NaOH (aq), water, then Wash with brine. Na_TwoSO_FourAnd concentrated under vacuum to give 9.46 g of crude Obtain a product. Chromatograph (silica gel, 5% MeOH / CH_TwoCl_Two+ NH_Three) 3.59 g of the title compound are obtained as a racemate.Step G-Separation of Enantiomers:   Racemic title compound from Step F (5.7 g) was combined with 30% iPrOH / hexane + 0.2% Preparative chiral chromatography using ethylamine (Chiralpack AD, 5cm × 5 (0 cm column, flow rate 100 mL / min). (+)-Enantiomer and 2.77 g of S-(-)-enantiomer are obtained.Preparation Example 7 Step A:   4- (8-chloro-3-bromo-5,6-dihydro-11H-benzo [5,6] cyclohepta [1,2-b ] Pyridine-11-ylidene) -1-piperidine-1-carboxylic acid ethyl ester (25.86 g , 55.9 mmol) and concentrated H_TwoSO_Four(250 mL) at −5 ° C., then NaNO_Three(4.8g, 56.4 mmol) and stir for 2 hours. Pour this mixture onto ice (600 g), And concentrated NH_FourBasify with OH (aqueous solution). The mixture was filtered and water (300 mL) Wash, then CH_TwoCl_Two(500 mL). The extract was washed with water (200 mL), O_Four, Then filter and concentrate under reduced pressure to a residue. This residue The residue is chromatographed (silica gel, 10% EtOAc / CH_TwoCl_Two24.4 g (86 yield) %) Of the product. mp = 165-167 ° C.Step B:   Step A product (20 g, 40.5 mmol) and concentrated H_TwoSO_Four(200 mL) at 20 ° C. The mixture is then cooled to 0 ° C. 1,3-dibromo-5,5-dimethyl-hydantoin (7 .12 g, 24.89 mmol) are added to this mixture and stirred for 3 hours at 20 ° C. 0 ° C , Add additional dibromohydantoin (1.0 g, 3.5 mmol), and add And stir for 2 hours. The mixture was poured on ice (400 g) and concentrated NH_FourUse OH (aqueous solution) And basified at 0 ° C., and the resulting solid is collected by filtration. This solid Was washed with water (300 mL), slurried in acetone (200 mL) and filtered, 19.7 9 g (85.6% yield) of the product are obtained.Step C:   Fe filings (25 g, 447 mmol), CaCl_Two(10 g (90 mmol)) and And the product of Step B (20 g, 34.19 mmol) in 90:10 EtOH / water (700 mL) And wash the filter cake with hot EtOH (2 × 200 mL). Filtrate and washing solution And concentrated under reduced pressure to a residue. CH residue_TwoCl_Two(600mL) Drained, washed with water (300 mL) and MgSO_FourDry with. Filtered, and under reduced pressure And concentrate to a residue, then chromatograph (silica gel, 30% EtOAc / CH)_Two Cl_Two) To give 11.4 g (60% yield) of product.Step D:   The product of Step C (20 g, 35.9 mmol) is added at −10 ° C. to NaNO_Two(8 g, 116 mmol) Add slowly (in portions) to concentrated aqueous HCl (120 mL). The resulting mixture is brought to 0 ° C For 2 hours and then 50% H_ThreePO_Two(150mL, 1.44mol) at 0 ° C over 1 hour Add slowly (drop). Stir at 0 ° C. for 3 hours, then pour into ice (600 g), And concentrated NH_FourBasify with OH (aqueous solution). CH_TwoCl_Two(2 x 300 mL) Extract with MgSO_Four, Then filtered and reduced to a residue under reduced pressure Concentrate. The residue was chromatographed (silica gel, 25% EtOAc / hexane). To give 13.67 g (70% yield) of the product.Step E:   Combine the product of Step D (6.8 g, 12.59 mmol) with concentrated HCl (aq) (100 mL) And stir at 85 ° C. overnight. The mixture was cooled, poured onto ice (300 g), and Concentrated NH_FourBasify with OH (aqueous solution). CH_TwoCl_Two(2 x 300 mL) and extract Extract with MgSO_FourDry with. Filter and concentrate under vacuum to a residue. Chromatograph (silica gel, 10% MeOH / EtOAc + 2% NH_FourOH (water soluble Liquid)) to give 5.4 g (92% yield) of the title compound.Preparation Example 8 Step A:   16.6 g (0.03 mol) of the product of Step D of Preparation Example 7 was_Three3: 1 dissolution of CN and water Liquid (212.65mL CH_ThreeCN and 70.8 mL of water) and the resulting slurry Stir overnight at warm. 32.833g (0.153mol) NaIO_FourThen 0.31 g (2.30 mmol) of R uO_TwoAnd stirring at room temperature (the addition of RuO involves an exothermic reaction and The temperature rises by 20-30 ° C). The mixture was stirred for 1.3 hours (temperature was ), Then filtered to remove solids, and CH_TwoCl_TwoWash the solid with. The filtrate is concentrated in vacuo to a residue and the residue is CH_TwoCl_TwoDissolve in Insoluble solids Remove by filtration and CH_TwoCl_TwoWash the solid with. Wash the filtrate with water, about 200 mL And washed with bleach and then with water. Extract with 6N HCl (aqueous) I do. Cool the aqueous extract to 0 ° C. and slowly add 50% NaOH (aq) Adjust the pH to 4 keeping the temperature <30 ° C. CH_TwoCl_TwoExtracted twice with MgSO_FourDry with And concentrated under vacuum to a residue. Slurry the residue in 20 mL of EtOH and And cool to 0 ° C. Collect the solid obtained by filtration and solid under vacuum Is dried to give 7.95 g of product.Step B:   21.58 g (53.75 mmol) of the product of Step A and an anhydrous 1: 1 mixture of EtOH and toluene 500 mL of products, and 1.43 g (37.8 mmol) of NaBH_FourAnd mix for 10 minutes Heat at reflux. The mixture was cooled to 0 ° C., 100 mL of water was added, and then the temperature was <1. Adjust to pH = 4-5 with 1M HCl (aq), keeping at 0 ° C. Add 250 mL of EtOAc , And separate the layers. The organic layer was washed with brine (3 × 50 mL) and then Na_TwoSO_Four And dry. Concentrate under vacuum to a residue (24.01 g) and chromatograph the residue Rough (silica gel, 30% hexane / CH)_TwoCl_Two) Obtain the product. Impure fraction Is purified by rechromatography. A total of 18.57 g of product is obtained.Step C:   18.57 g (46.02 mmol) of the product of Step B and 500 mL of CHCl_ThreeAnd then 6 .70 mL (91.2 mmol) SOCl_TwoIs added and the mixture is stirred at room temperature for 4 hours. A solution of piperazine (35.6 g (0.413 mol)) in 800 mL of THF was added over 5 minutes, and And stir the mixture at room temperature for 1 hour. The mixture is heated at reflux overnight, then at room temperature And cool the mixture to 1 L CH_TwoCl_TwoDilute with. Wash with water (5 × 200mL) , And the aqueous cleaning solution is CHCl_Three(3 x 100 mL). Combine all of the organic solutions Washed with brine (3 × 200 mL) and MgSO_FourAnd dry. Residue under vacuum And chromatographed (silica gel, 5%, 7.5%, 10% Me OH / CH_TwoCl_Two+ NH_Four18.49 g of the title compound as a racemic mixture of the OH gradient) Get.Step D-Separation of Enantiomers   The racemic title compound of Step C was purified by preparative chiral chromatography (Chiralpack).  AD, 5 cm x 50 cm column, flow rate 100 mL / min, 20% iPrOH / hexane + 0.2% diethyl ether Min) to give 9.14 g of the (+)-enantiomer and 9.30 g of the (-)-enantiomer Obtain the thiomers.Preparation Example 9 Process A:   13 g (33.3 mmol) of the title compound from Preparation Example 7 and 300 mL of toluene are combined at 20 ° C. And then add 32.5 mL (32.5 mmol) of 1 M DIBAL in toluene. mixture Was heated to reflux for 1 hour, cooled to 20 ° C. and an additional 32.5 mL of 1 M DIBAL solution was added. And heat to reflux for 1 hour. The mixture is cooled to 20 ° C. and 400 g of ice, 500 m Pour into a mixture of L of EtOAc and 300 mL of 10% NaOH (aq). CH water layer_TwoCl_Two( 3 × 200 mL) and extract the organic layer with MgSO_FourAnd then concentrated in vacuo to a residue . Chromatograph (silica gel, 12% MeOH / CH_TwoCl_Two+ 4% NH_FourOH) The title compound is obtained as a racemate.Step B-Separation of Enantiomers:   The racemic title compound of Step A was purified by preparative chiral chromatography (Chiralpack AD). , 5 cm × 50 cm column, using 5% iPrOH / hexane + 0.2% diethylamine). To give the (+)-and (-)-enantiomers of the title compound. .Preparation Example 10 Step A:   15 g (38.5 mmol) of 4- (8-chloro-3-bromo-5,6-dihydro-11H-benzo [5,6] cyclo Rohepta [1,2-b] pyridine-11-ylidene) -1-piperidine-1-carboxylate Ter and 150 mL concentrated H_TwoSO_FourAt −5 ° C. and then 3.89 g (38.5 mmol) of KNO_Three And stir for 4 hours. Pour the mixture into 3 L of ice and add 50% NaOH ( (Aqueous) and made basic. CH_TwoCl_TwoExtracted with MgSO_FourAnd then filtered and filtered And concentrate under vacuum to a residue. The residue was recrystallized from acetone to give 6.69 g of product Get.Step B:   Combine 6.69 g (13.1 mmol) of the product of Step A and 100 mL of 85% EtOH / water, 0.66 g (5.9 mmol) of CaCl_TwoAnd 6.56 g (117.9 mmol) of Fe, and Rinse the filter cake with hot EtOH. Concentrate the filtrate under vacuum to give 7.72 g of product. obtain.Step C:   9.90 g (18.9 mmol) of the product of Step B in 150 mL of CH_TwoCl_TwoAnd 200 mL CH_ThreeDissolved in CN And heat to 60 ° C. 2.77 g (20.8 mmol) of N-chlorosuccinimide are added, The reaction was performed using TCL (30% EtOAc / H_TwoHeat to reflux for 3 hours while monitoring in O). 2.35 g (10.4 mmol) of N-chlorosuccinimide are added and refluxed for a further 45 minutes. Reaction mixture The mixture was cooled to room temperature and 1N NaOH and CH_TwoCl_TwoExtract with CH_TwoCl_TwoLayer MgSO_Fourso Dry, filter, and flash chromatograph (1200 mL normal phase silica gel , 30% EtOAc / H_Two(Eluted with O) to give 6.24 g of the desired product. M.p. 1 93-195.4 ° C.Step D:   2.07 g (30.1 mmol) NaNO in 160 mL concentrated HCl at -10 ° C_TwoAnd add for 10 minutes Stir. 5.18 g (10.1 mmol) of the product of step A are added and the reaction mixture is cooled from -10 ° C. Warm to 0 ° C. in 2 hours. The reaction was cooled to -10 ° C and 100 mL of H_ThreePO_TwoAdd And leave overnight. Pour into crushed ice and extract 50% NaOH / CH to extract the reaction mixture_TwoCl_Two Basify with. MgSO_Four, Filtered and concentrated to dryness. flash By chromatography (600 mL normal phase silica gel, eluted with 20% EtOAc / hexane) Purify to give 3.98 g of product.Step E:   Dissolve 3.9 g of the product of Step D in 100 mL of concentrated HCl and reflux overnight. Cool the mixture And basified with 50% w / w NaOH, and the resulting mixture_TwoCl_TwoExtract with CH_TwoCl_Twolayer MgSO_FourAnd evaporate the solvent and dry under reduced pressure to give 3.09 g of the desired product Get.Step F:   Using a procedure similar to that described in Preparation Example 8, 1.73 g of the desired product was obtained. Assay   1.In vitro enzyme assay: FPT IC₅₀(Farnesyl protein transfer Enzyme inhibition, in vitro enzyme assay) in WO / 10515 or WO95 / 10516. Determined by the method shown. This data indicates that the compound of the present invention has been partially purified. Ras-CVLS fal with rat brain farnesyl protein transferase (FPT) Indicates an inhibitor of nesylation. This data is also partially purified Potential of Ras-CVLS Farnesylation by Isolated Rat Brain FPT (IC₅₀<10 μM) Inhibitor Indicates that there are compounds of the present invention that can be considered as compounds.   2.Cell-based assays: COS IC₅₀Values indicate inhibition of COS cell activity during Ras processing. Harm and is determined by the methods disclosed in WO / 10515 or WO95 / 10516.  In order to prepare pharmaceutical compositions from the compounds described in this invention, an inert drug A chemically acceptable carrier can be either solid or liquid. Solid form Preparations include powders, tablets, dispersible granules, capsules, cachets and suppositories. Included. Powders and tablets may contain from about 5% to about 70% active ingredient. Appropriate Suitable solid carriers are known in the art, for example, magnesium carbonate, stearate. Magnesium acid, talc, sugar and lactose. Tablets, powders, cachets and caps Cells may be used as solid dosage forms suitable for oral administration.   For preparing suppositories, a mixture of fatty acid glycerides or cocoa butter is recommended. Such a low melting wax is first melted, and stirred to evenly disperse the active ingredient therein. Sprinkle. The molten homogeneous mixture is then poured into convenient sized molds and allowed to cool. To solidify.   Liquid form preparations include solutions, suspensions and emulsions. As an example And water or water-propylene glycol solutions for parenteral injection.   Liquid form preparations may also include solutions for nasal administration.   Aerosol preparations suitable for inhalation may include solutions and solids in powder form. May be combined with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier such as an inert compressed gas.   It is also intended to be converted to a liquid form immediately before use, orally or Also included are solid form preparations for either parenteral administration. Such a liquid form States include solutions, suspensions, and emulsions.   The compounds of the present invention may also be delivered transdermally. Transdermal composition, cream, raw Solutions, aerosols and / or emulsions, and can be used for this purpose. Matrix or reservoir type transdermal patches as is conventional in the art. May be included.   Preferably, the compounds are administered orally.   Preferably, the pharmaceutical preparation is in a unit dosage form. In such a form, An agent is a unit dosage containing an appropriate amount (e.g., an effective amount to achieve a desired purpose) of an active ingredient. Is further divided into   The amount of active compound in a unit dosage of formulation may be from about 0.1 mg to 1 depending on the particular application. It can be varied or adjusted up to 000 mg, more preferably from about 1 mg to 300 mg.   The actual dosage used will depend on the needs of the patient and the severity of the condition being treated. Can change. Determination of the proper dosage for a particular situation is within the skill of the art. . Generally, treatment is initiated with smaller dosages, which are less than the optimum dose of the compound. Is done. Thereafter, the dosage may be increased by small amounts until the optimum effect under the circumstances is reached. increase. Conveniently, if desired, divide the total daily dose into Can be administered.   The amount and frequency of administration of the compounds of the present invention and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof will be determined. The age, condition and size of the patient and the severity of the condition being treated Is adjusted according to a judgment made in consideration of factors such as Typical recommended throw Drug therapy is preferably 10 mg to 2000 mg / day orally to block tumor growth. Preferably, 10 mg to 1000 mg / day is administered in 2 to 4 divided doses. The compound is It is non-toxic when administered within the range.   The following are examples of pharmaceutical dosage forms containing a compound of the present invention. The scope of the present invention Aspects related to the pharmaceutical composition are not limited to these provided examples. .                            Examples of pharmaceutical dosage forms Example A-Tablet Production method   Mix ingredients 1 and 2 in a suitable mixer for 10-15 minutes. Mix the mixture with ingredient 3 Into granules. If necessary, wet the granules with a coarse screen (eg 1/4 inch , 0.63 cm). Dry the wet granules. Dry condyle if necessary Sieve the granules and mix with ingredient 4 and mix for 10-15 minutes. Ingredient 5 Add and mix for 1-3 minutes. Use a suitable tablet press to reduce the mixture to the appropriate size. Compress and weigh.Example B-Capsules Production method   Mix ingredients 1, 2 and 3 in a suitable blender for 10-15 minutes. Add ingredient 4, Then mix for 1-3 minutes. In a suitable capsule maker, mix the mixture into 2 pieces of Fill into chin capsule.   Although the invention has been described in conjunction with the specific embodiments described above, many modifications and adaptations have been made. Variations and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art. All such changes and modifications And, variations are intended to fall within the spirit and scope of the invention.

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[Claims] 1. A compound of the formula: Or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof, wherein: A represents N or N-oxide; X is a carbon atom as represented by a solid line when X is N or CH. X, X or C represents N, CH or C such that there is a double bond to carbon atom 11 as represented by the solid and dotted lines; X ¹ And X ² are independently selected from bromo, iodo or chloro; X ³ and X ⁴ are independently selected from bromo, iodo, chloro, fluoro or hydrogen, provided that X ³ or Only one of X ⁴ is hydrogen; R ⁵ , R ⁶ , R ⁷ and R ⁸ each independently represent hydrogen, alkyl, aryl, or —CONR ²⁰ R ²¹ , wherein R ²⁰ and R ²¹ is independently hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, aryl, Ala Kill, heteroaryl, heteroarylalkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, represent heterocycloalkyl and heterocycloalkylalkyl, and further wherein, resulting R ⁵ represents = O or = S together with R ⁶ And / or R ⁷ together with R ⁸ may represent OO or SS; R is alkyl, aryl, arylalkyl, heteroaryl, heteroarylalkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, heterocyclo alkyl, it can represent heterocycloalkylalkyl or -NR ¹⁰ R ^11, wherein, R ¹⁰ and R ¹¹ are independently hydrogen, alkenyl, alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, heteroaryl, heteroarylalkyl, cycloalkyl, Cycloalkylalkyl, heterocycloalkyl or f B may represent a cycloalkylalkyl. 2. There is a single bond to carbon atom 11, X is CH, and R ^5, R ^6, R ⁷ and R ⁸ are hydrogen, A compound according to claim 1. 3. X ^1, X ² and X ³ is bromo or chloro, X ⁴ is hydrogen, A compound according to claim 2. 4. A compound according to claim 3, R is alkyl, trifluoromethyl, alkenyl, aryl, heteroaryl or -NR ¹⁰ R ^11, wherein independently R ¹⁰ and R ¹¹ are hydrogen and alkyl The compound to be selected. 5. 5. The compound according to claim 4, wherein R is alkyl, wherein said alkyl group is substituted with trifluoromethyl. 6. 5. The compound of claim 4, wherein R is heteroaryl, wherein said heteroaryl group is substituted with alkyl or heteroaryl. 7. The compound according to claim 1, which is selected from any of Examples 1 to 14. 8. The compound of claim 1, wherein the compound is selected from Examples 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, and 13. 9. A pharmaceutical composition for inhibiting abnormal growth of cells, comprising an effective amount of a compound of claim 1 in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. 10. A method of inhibiting abnormal cell proliferation, comprising administering an effective amount of the compound of claim 1. 11. 11. The method of claim 10, wherein the cells to be inhibited are tumor cells that express an activated ras oncogene. 12. 11. The method according to claim 10, wherein the inhibited cells are pancreatic tumor cells, lung cancer cells, myeloid leukemia tumor cells, thyroid follicular gland tumor cells, myelodysplastic tumor cells, epidermal cancer tumor cells, bladder cancer. The method is a tumor cell or prostate tumor cell, breast cancer cell or colon tumor cell. 13. 11. The method of claim 10, wherein the inhibition of cell overgrowth occurs by inhibition of ras farnesyl protein transferase. 14． 11. The method of claim 10, wherein the inhibition is of a tumor cell and the Ras protein is activated as a result of an oncogene mutation in a gene other than the Ras gene.