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The C4' acetoxy group in squalestatin 2a has been replaced by alkoxy,
acyloxy and acetamido groups. The ethers 5b, 5c, 5e and 5g retain SQS
inhibitory activity equivalent to that of 2a and are metabolically mor
e stable. Ah other compounds tested are significantly less active.