This invention provides for a compound of formula (I): ##STR00001##
or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R.sup.1-R.sup.4, L.sub.1, n and p are defined herein. The compounds of formula (X) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are cationic lipids useful in the delivery of biologically active agents to cells and tissues.

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a compound having excellent antibacterial activity against mycobacterium tuberculosis, multidrug-resistant tuberculosis bacteria, and/or non-tuberculous acid-fast bacteria. A compound represented by formula [I]: ##STR00001##
(in the formula, each symbol is as described in the attached specification), or a salt thereof can be used to diagnose, prevent, and/or treat tuberculosis.

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a compound having excellent antibacterial activity against mycobacterium tuberculosis, multidrug-resistant tuberculosis bacteria, and/or non-tuberculous acid-fast bacteria. A compound represented by formula [I]: ##STR00001##
(in the formula, each symbol is as described in the attached specification), or a salt thereof can be used to diagnose, prevent, and/or treat tuberculosis.

Described herein are 1,4-substituted piperidine compounds according to Formula I that have demonstrated activity as fatty acid synthase inhibitors. Also described herein are pharmaceutical compositions containing the described 1,4-substituted piperidine compounds, and methods of treating diseases mediated by fatty acid synthase, by administering one or more of the compounds or pharmaceutical formulations described herein. Also described herein are methods of synthesizing the compounds described, including the described 1,4-substituted piperidine compounds and synthetic intermediates useful in those syntheses. ##STR00001##

Described herein are 1,4-substituted piperidine compounds according to Formula I that have demonstrated activity as fatty acid synthase inhibitors. Also described herein are pharmaceutical compositions containing the described 1,4-substituted piperidine compounds, and methods of treating diseases mediated by fatty acid synthase, by administering one or more of the compounds or pharmaceutical formulations described herein. Also described herein are methods of synthesizing the compounds described, including the described 1,4-substituted piperidine compounds and synthetic intermediates useful in those syntheses. ##STR00001##

Provided are prodrugs of gamma-hydroxybutyric acid as well as compositions and uses thereof.

Provided are prodrugs of gamma-hydroxybutyric acid as well as compositions and uses thereof.

Provided are prodrugs of gamma-hydroxybutyric acid as well as compositions and uses thereof.

Provided are prodrugs of gamma-hydroxybutyric acid as well as compositions and uses thereof.

There are provided compounds, their preparation and their use in the treatment of medical conditions including cancers and immune disorders. ##STR00001##