A method of building complex molecules based on a complexity building photoinduced cascade approach is described herein. Additionally, complex molecules with highly complex molecular structures enabled by the complexity building photoinduced cascade approach are described herein. As disclosed herein, the molecules may be synthesized for anticancer properties.

A method of building complex molecules based on a complexity building photoinduced cascade approach is described herein. Additionally, complex molecules with highly complex molecular structures enabled by the complexity building photoinduced cascade approach are described herein. As disclosed herein, the molecules may be synthesized for anticancer properties.

The present invention is generally directed towards compounds capable of binding the aryl hydrocarbon receptor and modulating its activity, methods of treating inflammatory conditions such as Crohn's disease using such compounds, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds. Also provided are methods of increasing levels of IL-22 in a subject and/or decreasing levels of IFN-7 in a subject.

The present invention is generally directed towards compounds capable of binding the aryl hydrocarbon receptor and modulating its activity, methods of treating inflammatory conditions such as Crohn's disease using such compounds, and pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds. Also provided are methods of increasing levels of IL-22 in a subject and/or decreasing levels of IFN-7 in a subject.

A compound represented by formula (2) or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: ##STR00001##
wherein R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom or the like; R.sup.2 represents a methoxy group or the like; R.sup.3 represents a hydrogen atom or the like; R.sup.4 represents an optionally substituted C.sub.1-6 alkyl group or the like; m represents 0, 1, or 2; n represents 0, 1, 2, or 3; L.sup.1 represents NHC(O), C(O)NH, or the like; L.sup.2 represents a single bond or the like; X represents optionally substituted phenyl or the like; Y represents optionally substituted phenyl or the like; and X and Y are bonded at a carbon atom on each ring.

A compound represented by formula (2) or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: ##STR00001##
wherein R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom or the like; R.sup.2 represents a methoxy group or the like; R.sup.3 represents a hydrogen atom or the like; R.sup.4 represents an optionally substituted C.sub.1-6 alkyl group or the like; m represents 0, 1, or 2; n represents 0, 1, 2, or 3; L.sup.1 represents NHC(O), C(O)NH, or the like; L.sup.2 represents a single bond or the like; X represents optionally substituted phenyl or the like; Y represents optionally substituted phenyl or the like; and X and Y are bonded at a carbon atom on each ring.