The present invention relates to a novel phenoxyacetic acid derivative represented by the general formula (I), preparation method thereof and use of a pharmaceutical composition containing the derivative in preparing a medicament for treating diabetes and metabolic syndrome. The phenoxyacetic acid derivatives have excellent in vivo hypoglycemic activity, which can be used for preventing or treating diabetes.

Provided herein is the design and synthesis of novel molecular rotor fluorophores useful for detection of amyloid or amyloid like proteins. The fluorophores are designed to exhibit enhanced fluorescence emission upon associating with amyloid or amyloid like proteins as compared to unbound compound. Also disclosed herein are methods for treating diseases associated with amyloid or amyloid like proteins.

Provided herein is the design and synthesis of novel molecular rotor fluorophores useful for detection of amyloid or amyloid like proteins. The fluorophores are designed to exhibit enhanced fluorescence emission upon associating with amyloid or amyloid like proteins as compared to unbound compound. Also disclosed herein are methods for treating diseases associated with amyloid or amyloid like proteins.

The compounds of Formula I is described herein along with their polymorphs, stereoisomers, tautomers, prodrugs, solvates, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The compounds described herein, their polymorphs, stereoisomers, tautomers, prodrugs, solvates, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are bicyclic compounds that are inhibitors of PD-1/PD-L1 interaction/activation.

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The compounds of Formula I is described herein along with their polymorphs, stereoisomers, tautomers, prodrugs, solvates, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The compounds described herein, their polymorphs, stereoisomers, tautomers, prodrugs, solvates, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are bicyclic compounds that are inhibitors of PD-1/PD-L1 interaction/activation.

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Disclosed are novel aromatic enol ethers. The aromatic enol ethers exhibit low volatile organic content and are reactive film-hardening compounds. The aromatic enol ethers are useful in a variety of chemical applications. The aromatic enol ethers can be used in applications as plasticizers, diluents, wetting agents, coalescing aids and as intermediates in chemical processes. The aromatic enol ethers also have utility as film-hardening additives for coating formulations.

Compounds of formula (I), wherein R.sub.1 is as defined in the claims, exhibit COMT enzyme inhibiting activity and are thus useful as COMT inhibitors. Methods of treatment and pharmaceutical dosage forms are also disclosed.

Compounds of formula (I), wherein R.sub.1 is as defined in the claims, exhibit COMT enzyme inhibiting activity and are thus useful as COMT inhibitors. Methods of treatment and pharmaceutical dosage forms are also disclosed.

This invention relates to compounds of formula 1, 2 or 3

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a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, or solvate thereof, wherein X.sub.1, Y, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, and R.sub.5 are as defined herein. The compounds are antimicrobial agents that may be used to treat various bacterial and protozoal infections and disorders related to such infections. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds and to methods of treating bacterial and protozoal infections by administering the compounds of formula 1, 2 or 3.

This invention relates to compounds of formula 1, 2 or 3

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a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, or solvate thereof, wherein X.sub.1, Y, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, and R.sub.5 are as defined herein. The compounds are antimicrobial agents that may be used to treat various bacterial and protozoal infections and disorders related to such infections. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds and to methods of treating bacterial and protozoal infections by administering the compounds of formula 1, 2 or 3.