The present invention provides methods of using nitroxide spin-labeled amyloid beta-binding compounds to image amyloid. The present invention also provides nitroxide spin-labeled amyloid beta-binding compounds.

The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I): wherein Q is selected from O or S; R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 are each independently hydrogen or an optionally substituted hydrocarbyl group, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.3 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached may form a 3- to 12-membered optionally substituted cyclic group; and R.sup.2 is a cyclic group substituted at the position, wherein R.sup.2 may optionally be further substituted. The present invention further relates to salts, solvates and prodrugs of such compounds, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, and to the use of such compounds in the treatment and prevention of medical disorders and diseases, most especially by the inhibition of NLRP3.

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Substituted cyclohexyl chemical entities of Formula (I): wherein R.sup.a, G, and R.sup.b have any of the values described herein, and compositions comprising such chemical entities; methods of making them; and their use in a wide range of methods, including metabolic and reaction kinetic studies; detection and imaging techniques; radioactive therapies; modulating and treating disorders mediated by nociceptin activity or dopamine signaling; treating neurological disorders, neurodegenerative diseases, depression, and schizophrenia; enhancing the efficiency of cognitive and motor training; and treating peripheral disorders, including renal, respiratory, gastrointestinal, liver, genitourinary, metabolic, and inflammatory disorders. ##STR00001##

Substituted cyclohexyl chemical entities of Formula (I): wherein R.sup.a, G, and R.sup.b have any of the values described herein, and compositions comprising such chemical entities; methods of making them; and their use in a wide range of methods, including metabolic and reaction kinetic studies; detection and imaging techniques; radioactive therapies; modulating and treating disorders mediated by nociceptin activity or dopamine signaling; treating neurological disorders, neurodegenerative diseases, depression, and schizophrenia; enhancing the efficiency of cognitive and motor training; and treating peripheral disorders, including renal, respiratory, gastrointestinal, liver, genitourinary, metabolic, and inflammatory disorders. ##STR00001##

The invention relates to a compound of formula (I) ##STR00001##
wherein R.sup.1 to R.sup.3 are defined as in the description and in the claims. The compound of formula (I) can be used as a medicament.

The invention relates to a compound of formula (I) ##STR00001##
wherein R.sup.1 to R.sup.3 are defined as in the description and in the claims. The compound of formula (I) can be used as a medicament.

The present invention is directed to pyrrolidine compounds which are agonists of orexin receptors. The present invention is also directed to uses of the compounds described herein in the potential treatment or prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders and diseases in which orexin receptors are involved. The present invention is also directed to compositions comprising these compounds. The present invention is also directed to uses of these compositions in the potential prevention or treatment of such diseases in which orexin receptors are involved.

The present invention is directed to pyrrolidine compounds which are agonists of orexin receptors. The present invention is also directed to uses of the compounds described herein in the potential treatment or prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders and diseases in which orexin receptors are involved. The present invention is also directed to compositions comprising these compounds. The present invention is also directed to uses of these compositions in the potential prevention or treatment of such diseases in which orexin receptors are involved.

A novel amino acid derivative is provided, wherein the amino acid derivative is expected to improve solubility of polypeptides comprising the derivative therein.

A novel amino acid derivative is provided, wherein the amino acid derivative is expected to improve solubility of polypeptides comprising the derivative therein.