The present invention is directed to a compound represented by Structural Formula (A):

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or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The variables for Structural Formula (A) are defined herein. Also described is a pharmaceutical composition comprising the compound of Structural Formula (A) and its therapeutic use.

The present invention is directed to a compound represented by Structural Formula (A):

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or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The variables for Structural Formula (A) are defined herein. Also described is a pharmaceutical composition comprising the compound of Structural Formula (A) and its therapeutic use.

Small molecules comprised of azacyclic constrained sphingolipid-like compounds and methods of their synthesis are provided. Formulations and medicaments are also provided that are directed to the treatment of disease, such as, for example, neoplasms, cancers, and other diseases. Therapeutics are also provided containing a therapeutically effective dose of one or more small molecule compounds, present either as pharmaceutically effective salt or in pure form, including, but not limited to, formulations for oral, intravenous, or intramuscular administration.

Small molecules comprised of azacyclic constrained sphingolipid-like compounds and methods of their synthesis are provided. Formulations and medicaments are also provided that are directed to the treatment of disease, such as, for example, neoplasms, cancers, and other diseases. Therapeutics are also provided containing a therapeutically effective dose of one or more small molecule compounds, present either as pharmaceutically effective salt or in pure form, including, but not limited to, formulations for oral, intravenous, or intramuscular administration.

A RORγt inhibitor as well as a preparation method thereof and uses thereof, and a pharmaceutical composition including the compound, a method for preparing the pharmaceutical composition, and use of the compound or the pharmaceutical composition in the treatment or prevention of RORγt-mediated cancer, inflammation, or autoimmune diseases in mammals, especially humans.

An RORγt inhibitor, a preparation method thereof and uses thereof. The invention also relates to a pharmaceutical composition of the compound, a method for preparing the pharmaceutical composition, and use of the compound or the pharmaceutical composition in treating or preventing cancer, inflammation, or autoimmune diseases mediated by RORγt in mammals.

Intermediate compounds are described herein and which are used to manufacture a crystalline compound 1-cyano-2-(4-cyclopropyl-benzyl)-4-(β-D-glucopyranos-1-yl)-benzene L-proline monohydrate.

A method of inhibiting phosphorylation of the tau protein and/or a TLR4-mediated immune response is disclosed. The method contemplates administering to cells in recognized need thereof such as cells of the central nervous system an effective amount of a of a compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof that binds to a pentapeptide of filamin A (FLNA) of SEQ ID NO: 1, and contains at least four of the six pharmacophores of FIGS. 35-40.

A method of inhibiting phosphorylation of the tau protein and/or a TLR4-mediated immune response is disclosed. The method contemplates administering to cells in recognized need thereof such as cells of the central nervous system an effective amount of a of a compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof that binds to a pentapeptide of filamin A (FLNA) of SEQ ID NO: 1, and contains at least four of the six pharmacophores of FIGS. 35-40.

The present disclosure relates generally to compounds and pharmaceutical compositions suitable as modulators of hemoglobin, and methods for their use in treating disorders mediated by hemoglobin.