Compounds are provided that are useful as immunomodulators. The compounds have the Formula (I) ##STR00001##
including stereoisomers and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R.sup.1a, R.sup.1b, R.sup.1c, R.sup.1d, R.sup.2a, R.sup.2b, R.sup.3, R.sup.3a, R.sup.4, R.sup.6, R.sup.7, R.sup.8, A, Z, X.sup.1 and n are as defined herein. Methods associated with preparation and use of such compounds, as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, are also disclosed.

This invention provides, but is not limited to, novel oleanolic acid derivatives having the formula: ##STR00001##
wherein the variables are defined herein. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions, kits and articles of manufacture comprising such compounds, methods and intermediates useful for making the compounds, and methods of using the compounds and compositions.

This invention provides, but is not limited to, novel oleanolic acid derivatives having the formula: ##STR00001##
wherein the variables are defined herein. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions, kits and articles of manufacture comprising such compounds, methods and intermediates useful for making the compounds, and methods of using the compounds and compositions.

The present invention provides a compound, a salt thereof, or a prodrug thereof as a compound effective for preventing and/or treating fibrosis, the compound being represented by formula (1)

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(wherein A is an optionally substituted benzene ring; B is optionally substituted aryl or optionally substituted heteroaryl; X is an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom; Y is a nitrogen atom or a carbon atom; of Y is a single or double bond when Y is a carbon atom, or of Y is a single bond when Y is a nitrogen atom; each R.sup.1 independently represents lower alkyl, or two R.sup.1s may be bound to each other to form a spiro ring or a crosslinked structure, or two R.sup.1s may be bound to each other to form a saturated fused heterocycle together with nitrogen and carbon atoms constituting a ring containing Y; p is 0, 1, or 2; or (R.sup.1).sub.p is oxo).

The present disclosure relates to novel compounds, methods, and compositions capable of binding to PCSK9, thereby modulating PCSK9 proprotein convertase enzyme activity. The compounds of the disclosure include compounds Formula (I).

The present disclosure relates to novel compounds, methods, and compositions capable of binding to PCSK9, thereby modulating PCSK9 proprotein convertase enzyme activity. The compounds of the disclosure include compounds Formula (I).

Described herein are ralinepag prodrugs, as well as pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of use thereof in the treatment of diseases or conditions that would benefit from treatment with a prostacyclin (IP) receptor agonist compound, such as but not limited to pulmonary hypertension (PH) diseases.

Described herein are ralinepag prodrugs, as well as pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of use thereof in the treatment of diseases or conditions that would benefit from treatment with a prostacyclin (IP) receptor agonist compound, such as but not limited to pulmonary hypertension (PH) diseases.

Compounds are provided that are useful as immunomodulators. The compounds have the Formula (I)

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including stereoisomers and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R.sup.1a, R.sup.1b, R.sup.1c, R.sup.1d, R.sup.2a, R.sup.2b, R.sup.3, R.sup.3a, R.sup.4, R.sup.6, R.sup.7, R.sup.8, A, Z, X.sup.1 and n are as defined herein. Methods associated with preparation and use of such compounds, as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, are also disclosed.

The purpose of the invention is to develop, as drug-candidate compounds, a group of novel compounds having the activity of inhibiting functions of Pin1. The invention provides: a compound represented by formula (I) or a salt thereof; and a Pin1 inhibitor, a pharmaceutical composition, a therapeutic or prophylactic agent for inflammatory diseases, a therapeutic or prophylactic agent for cancer, and a therapeutic or prophylactic agent for adiposity that use said compound/salt.

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