Compounds of formula (I) wherein: X is —O—, —S(O).sub.r—, —CH.sub.2—, or —NR—, wherein r is 0, 1, or 2; X.sup.1, X.sup.2, and X.sup.5 are each independently CR.sup.7 or N; one of X.sup.3 or X.sup.4 is C and is attached by a single bond to -L-, and the other is CR.sup.7 or N, provided that no more than three of X.sup.1, X.sup.2, X.sup.3, X or X.sup.5 are N; Ring A is monocyclic C.sub.5-6scycloalkyl or a 5- to 6-membered monocyclic heterocyclyl comprising from 1 to 5 heteroatoms independently selected from N, S, or O; wherein Ring A is further optionally substituted with from 1 to 3 R.sup.4; provided that Ring A is not morpholinyl, thiomorpholinyl or tetrahydro-2H-pyranyl; L is a bond, —O—, —NR—, —S(O).sub.n—, —CH.sub.2—, or —C(O)—, wherein n is 0, 1, or 2; 1 2 L.sup.1 is an C.sub.1-8alkylene, C.sub.3-scycloalkylene, —CH.sub.2-L.sup.2-, or a 3- to 8-membered heterocyclylene comprising 1 to 5; R.sup.1 is C.sub.6-20alkyl or a monocyclic C.sub.3-8cycloalkyl; wherein said C.sub.3-8cycloalkyl is substituted with at least one R.sup.6 and may be optionally substituted with from 1 to 5 additional R.sup.6 substituents, wherein R.sup.6 for each occurrence is independently selected; and R.sup.2 is —C(O)OR.sup.3, —C(O)N(R.sup.3)—S(O).sub.2R.sup.3, —S(O).sub.2OR.sup.3, —C(O)NHC(O)R.sup.3, —Si(O)OH, —B(OH).sub.2, —N(R.sup.3)S(O).sub.2R.sup.3, —S(O).sub.2N(R.sup.3).sub.2, —O—P(O)(OR.sup.3).sub.2, or —P(O)(OR.sup.3).sub.2, —CN, —S(O).sub.2NHC(O)R.sup.3, —C(O)NHS(O).sub.2R3, —C(O)NHOH, —C(O)NHCN, —CH(CF.sub.3)OH, —C(CF.sub.3).sub.2OH, or a selected heteroaryl or heterocyclyl; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, can modulate the activity of one or more SIP receptors and/or the activity of autotaxin (ATX). ##STR00001##

Compounds of formula (I) wherein: X is —O—, —S(O).sub.r—, —CH.sub.2—, or —NR—, wherein r is 0, 1, or 2; X.sup.1, X.sup.2, and X.sup.5 are each independently CR.sup.7 or N; one of X.sup.3 or X.sup.4 is C and is attached by a single bond to -L-, and the other is CR.sup.7 or N, provided that no more than three of X.sup.1, X.sup.2, X.sup.3, X or X.sup.5 are N; Ring A is monocyclic C.sub.5-6scycloalkyl or a 5- to 6-membered monocyclic heterocyclyl comprising from 1 to 5 heteroatoms independently selected from N, S, or O; wherein Ring A is further optionally substituted with from 1 to 3 R.sup.4; provided that Ring A is not morpholinyl, thiomorpholinyl or tetrahydro-2H-pyranyl; L is a bond, —O—, —NR—, —S(O).sub.n—, —CH.sub.2—, or —C(O)—, wherein n is 0, 1, or 2; 1 2 L.sup.1 is an C.sub.1-8alkylene, C.sub.3-scycloalkylene, —CH.sub.2-L.sup.2-, or a 3- to 8-membered heterocyclylene comprising 1 to 5; R.sup.1 is C.sub.6-20alkyl or a monocyclic C.sub.3-8cycloalkyl; wherein said C.sub.3-8cycloalkyl is substituted with at least one R.sup.6 and may be optionally substituted with from 1 to 5 additional R.sup.6 substituents, wherein R.sup.6 for each occurrence is independently selected; and R.sup.2 is —C(O)OR.sup.3, —C(O)N(R.sup.3)—S(O).sub.2R.sup.3, —S(O).sub.2OR.sup.3, —C(O)NHC(O)R.sup.3, —Si(O)OH, —B(OH).sub.2, —N(R.sup.3)S(O).sub.2R.sup.3, —S(O).sub.2N(R.sup.3).sub.2, —O—P(O)(OR.sup.3).sub.2, or —P(O)(OR.sup.3).sub.2, —CN, —S(O).sub.2NHC(O)R.sup.3, —C(O)NHS(O).sub.2R3, —C(O)NHOH, —C(O)NHCN, —CH(CF.sub.3)OH, —C(CF.sub.3).sub.2OH, or a selected heteroaryl or heterocyclyl; and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, can modulate the activity of one or more SIP receptors and/or the activity of autotaxin (ATX). ##STR00001##

The present invention relates to processes and intermediates useful in the preparation of (R)-2-(7-(4-cyclopentyl-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzyloxy)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydrocyclopenta[b]indol-3-yl)acetic acid of Formula (Ia) and salts thereof, an S1P1 receptor modulator that is useful in the treatment of S1P1 receptor-associated disorders, for example, diseases and disorders mediated by lymphocytes, transplant rejection, autoimmune diseases and disorders, inflammatory diseases and disorders (e.g., acute and chronic inflammatory conditions), cancer, and conditions characterized by an underlying defect in vascular integrity or that are associated with angiogenesis such as may be pathologic (e.g., as may occur in inflammation, tumor development and atherosclerosis). ##STR00001##

The present invention relates to processes and intermediates useful in the preparation of (R)-2-(7-(4-cyclopentyl-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzyloxy)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydrocyclopenta[b]indol-3-yl)acetic acid of Formula (Ia) and salts thereof, an S1P1 receptor modulator that is useful in the treatment of S1P1 receptor-associated disorders, for example, diseases and disorders mediated by lymphocytes, transplant rejection, autoimmune diseases and disorders, inflammatory diseases and disorders (e.g., acute and chronic inflammatory conditions), cancer, and conditions characterized by an underlying defect in vascular integrity or that are associated with angiogenesis such as may be pathologic (e.g., as may occur in inflammation, tumor development and atherosclerosis). ##STR00001##

Novel compounds that act as antagonists to human GPR39 protein are disclosed. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use for antagonists to human GPR39 protein are disclosed. In particular, methods of using the antagonists in the treatment of diseases or conditions including cardiovascular conditions, endocrine system and hormone disorders, cancer disorders, metabolic diseases, gastrointestinal and liver diseases, hematological disorders, neurological disorders and respiratory diseases are disclosed herein.

Novel compounds that act as antagonists to human GPR39 protein are disclosed. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use for antagonists to human GPR39 protein are disclosed. In particular, methods of using the antagonists in the treatment of diseases or conditions including cardiovascular conditions, endocrine system and hormone disorders, cancer disorders, metabolic diseases, gastrointestinal and liver diseases, hematological disorders, neurological disorders and respiratory diseases are disclosed herein.

Certain compounds, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or prodrugs thereof, are provided herein. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising at least one compound, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrug thereof, described herein and one or more pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle. Methods of treating patients suffering from certain diseases and disorders responsive to the inhibition of KMO activity are described, which comprise administering to such patients an amount of at least one compound, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrug thereof, described herein effective to reduce signs or symptoms of the disease or disorder are disclosed. These diseases include neurodegenerative disorders such as Huntington's disease. Also described are methods of treatment include administering at least one compound, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrug thereof, described herein as a single active agent or administering at least one compound, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrug thereof, described herein in combination with one or more other therapeutic agents. Also provided are methods for screening compounds capable of inhibiting KMO activity.

Certain compounds, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or prodrugs thereof, are provided herein. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising at least one compound, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrug thereof, described herein and one or more pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle. Methods of treating patients suffering from certain diseases and disorders responsive to the inhibition of KMO activity are described, which comprise administering to such patients an amount of at least one compound, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrug thereof, described herein effective to reduce signs or symptoms of the disease or disorder are disclosed. These diseases include neurodegenerative disorders such as Huntington's disease. Also described are methods of treatment include administering at least one compound, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrug thereof, described herein as a single active agent or administering at least one compound, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrug thereof, described herein in combination with one or more other therapeutic agents. Also provided are methods for screening compounds capable of inhibiting KMO activity.

Provided herein are inhibitors of receptor tyrosine kinase effector, RAF, pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds, and methods for using said compounds for the treatment of diseases.

Provided herein are inhibitors of receptor tyrosine kinase effector, RAF, pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds, and methods for using said compounds for the treatment of diseases.