University of Colorado

Kui Cheng

Hang Hubert Yin

Provided are compounds, compositions and methods for treating Toll-like receptor 1/2 complex (TLRI/2) related inflammatory disorders. Small molecules, based on the benzotropolone scaffold, capable of influencing downstream signaling are disclosed as well as methods of making and modifying these molecules. Also provided are methods for treating a subject for a clinical condition associated with Toll-like receptor complex 1/2 activation, comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of a benzotropolone compound.

Antagonists of the toll-like receptor 1/2 complex

The present invention provides compounds and compositions that can modulate formation of Toll-like receptor 3 (TLR3) and double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) complex, and methods for using the same. In particular, some aspects of the invention provide compounds of the formula: compositions comprising and methods for using the same, where n, Ar, Ar, X, X, X, Z, and Zare those defined herein.

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Boulder, CO, United States of America

Kui Cheng