The invention provides novel pyridylpyridone compounds of formula (I), pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, and methods for using such compounds in treatment of diseases including cancer, type II diabetes, inflammatory disease, autoimmune diseases, neurodegenerative disorders, cardiovascular disorders and viral infections;

##STR00001## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and X are as defined in the specification.

The present invention relates to compounds and their use in the prophylactic and/or therapeutic treatment of pulmonary fibrosis and/or related conditions.

The present invention relates to compounds and their use in the prophylactic and/or therapeutic treatment of pulmonary fibrosis and/or related conditions.

The present disclosure concerns use of compounds of formula I, or salts thereof, as reactive matrices for desorption and laser ablation ionization spectrometry. The disclosure further concerns compounds of formula II, or salts thereof, and use of compounds of formula II or III, or salts thereof. ##STR00001##

The present disclosure concerns use of compounds of formula I, or salts thereof, as reactive matrices for desorption and laser ablation ionization spectrometry. The disclosure further concerns compounds of formula II, or salts thereof, and use of compounds of formula II or III, or salts thereof. ##STR00001##

Compounds that inhibit mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs) are disclosed. Some inhibitor compounds specifically target a single MAPK such as MAPK13, while others target multiple MAPKs such as MAPK13 and MAPK12. The compounds can be used therapeutically for a variety of diseases, including cancer and respiratory diseases. Methods of synthesis of the compounds are also disclosed.

Compounds that inhibit HIF-2α, and compositions containing the compound(s) and methods for synthesizing the compounds, are described herein. Also described are the use of such compounds and compositions for the treatment of a diverse array of diseases, disorders, and conditions, including cancer- and immune-related disorders that are mediated, at least in part, by HIF-2α.

Compounds that inhibit HIF-2α, and compositions containing the compound(s) and methods for synthesizing the compounds, are described herein. Also described are the use of such compounds and compositions for the treatment of a diverse array of diseases, disorders, and conditions, including cancer- and immune-related disorders that are mediated, at least in part, by HIF-2α.

The present invention relates to a novel tryptophan hydroxylase inhibitor and a pharmaceutical composition including same, wherein the novel tryptophan hydroxylase inhibitor has an excellent inhibitory effect on TPH1, and thus can be usefully used for the prevention or treatment of disorders, such as metabolic disorders, cancer, digestive or cardiovascular system disorders, related to TPH1 activity. In particular, the novel tryptophan hydroxylase inhibitor has an excellent treatment effect on inflammatory bowel disorders, and thus can be usefully used for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disorder.

The invention provides a chemical entity of Formula (I), 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, and radioactive treatments; and therapies, including inhibiting PDE4, enhancing neuronal plasticity, treating neurological disorders, providing neuroprotection, treating a cognitive impairment associated with a CNS disorder, enhancing the efficiency of cognitive and motor training, providing neurorecovery and neurorehabilitation, enhancing the efficiency of non-human animal training protocols, and treating peripheral disorders, including inflammatory and renal disorders.