Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for identifying compounds comprising the steps of: (a) providing a set of compounds; (b) optionally selecting a sub-set from the set of compounds based on one or more specific compound properties; (c) generating a 3D structure of each of the compounds provided and/or selected in step (a) or (b); (d) encoding each 3D structure; (e) providing at least one known compound having at least one desired property and/or providing a target molecule; (f) encoding the 3D structure of (each of) the known compound(s) provided in step (e) and/or the active site of the target molecule provided in step (e); (g) comparing said encoded 3D structure(s) of step (d) with the encoded 3D structure(s) of step (f); and (h) selecting all compounds falling within a specified similarity range.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula (I) or (Ia) which are ligands binding to the HDM2 protein, inducing apoptosis and inhibiting proliferation, and having therapeutic utility in cancer therapy and prevention. Compounds of formula (I) or (Ia) can be used as therapeutics for treating stroke, myocardial infarction, ischemia, multi-organ failure, spinal cord injury, Alzheimer's Disease, injury from ischemic events and heart valvular degenerative disease. Moreover, compounds of formula (I) or (Ia) can be used to decrease the side effects from cytotoxic cancer agents, radiation and to treat viral infections.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula (I) or (Ia) which are ligands binding to the HDM2 protein, inducing apoptosis and inhibiting proliferation, and having therapeutic utility in cancer therapy and prevention. Compounds of formula (I) or (Ia) can be used as therapeutics for treating stroke, myocardial infarction, ischemia, multi-organ failure, spinal cord injury, Alzheimer's Disease, injury from ischemic events and heart valvular degenerative disease. Moreover, compounds of formula (I) or (Ia) can be used to decrease the side effects from cytotoxic cancer agents, radiation and to treat viral infections.