In one aspect, the invention relates to compounds having the formula XII: ##STR00001##
where R.sup.a, R.sup.b, R.sup.2, R.sup.7, and X are as defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The compounds described herein are prodrugs of compounds having neprilysin inhibition activity. In another aspect, the invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds; methods of using these compounds; and processes and intermediates for preparing these compounds.

In one aspect, the invention relates to compounds having the formula:

##STR00001##

where X, R.sup.a, R.sup.b, R.sup.2, and R.sup.7 are as defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. These compounds are prodrugs of compounds having neprilysin inhibition activity. In another aspect, the invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds; methods of using these compounds; and processes and intermediates for preparing these compounds.

In one aspect, the invention relates to compounds having the formula:

##STR00001##

where X, R.sup.a, R.sup.b, R.sup.2, and R.sup.7 are as defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. These compounds are prodrugs of compounds having neprilysin inhibition activity. In another aspect, the invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds; methods of using these compounds; and processes and intermediates for preparing these compounds.

The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I)-(VI) and/or (A)-(H-I), or any subgenera thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, tautomer or stereoisomer. The compounds of the present disclosure are useful in modulating androgen receptor activity and for treating cancer including prostate cancer.

The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I)-(VI) and/or (A)-(H-I), or any subgenera thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, tautomer or stereoisomer. The compounds of the present disclosure are useful in modulating androgen receptor activity and for treating cancer including prostate cancer.

Provided is a heterocyclic compound having a superior RBP4-lowering action and useful as a medicament for the prophylaxis or treatment of a disease or symptom mediated by an increase in RBP4 or retinol supplied by RBP4.

A compound represented by the formula (I):

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wherein each symbol is as defined in the Description, or a salt thereof has a superior RBP4-lowering action, and is useful as a medicament for the prophylaxis or treatment of a disease or symptom mediated by an increase in RBP4 or retinol supplied by RBP4.

Provided is a heterocyclic compound having a superior RBP4-lowering action and useful as a medicament for the prophylaxis or treatment of a disease or symptom mediated by an increase in RBP4 or retinol supplied by RBP4.

A compound represented by the formula (I):

##STR00001##

wherein each symbol is as defined in the Description, or a salt thereof has a superior RBP4-lowering action, and is useful as a medicament for the prophylaxis or treatment of a disease or symptom mediated by an increase in RBP4 or retinol supplied by RBP4.

The present disclosure relates generally to novel molecules, compositions, and formulations for treatment of bacterial infections in general and more specifically to bacterial infections with antibiotic resistant pathogens.

The present disclosure relates generally to novel molecules, compositions, and formulations for treatment of bacterial infections in general and more specifically to bacterial infections with antibiotic resistant pathogens.

The present invention relates to compounds of formula (I)-(VI) and/or (A)-(H-I), or any subgenera thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, tautomer or stereoisomer. The compounds of the present disclosure are useful in modulating androgen receptor activity and for treating cancer including prostate cancer.