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

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where R.sup.1-R.sup.6, a, b, and X are as defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof These compounds have neprilysin inhibition activity. In another aspect, the invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds; methods of using such compounds; and processes and intermediates for preparing such compounds.

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

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where R.sup.1-R.sup.6, a, b, and X are as defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof These compounds have neprilysin inhibition activity. In another aspect, the invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds; methods of using such compounds; and processes and intermediates for preparing such compounds.

Provided herein are compounds and pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds that are useful for treating deseases, such as cancers. Specific cancers include those that are mediated by YAP/TAZ or those that are modulated by the interaction between YAP/TAZ and TEAD.

Provided herein are compounds and pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds that are useful for treating deseases, such as cancers. Specific cancers include those that are mediated by YAP/TAZ or those that are modulated by the interaction between YAP/TAZ and TEAD.

Provided herein are compounds and pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds that are useful for treating deseases, such as cancers. Specific cancers include those that are mediated by YAP/TAZ or those that are modulated by the interaction between YAP/TAZ and TEAD.

Provided herein are compounds and pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds that are useful for treating deseases, such as cancers. Specific cancers include those that are mediated by YAP/TAZ or those that are modulated by the interaction between YAP/TAZ and TEAD.

The present technology is directed to compounds that inhibit of the interaction of RNA-binding proteins with RNA, intermediates thereof, compositions thereof, and methods of treatment utilizing such compounds, where the compounds are of Formula (I).

The present invention relates to inhibitors of histone deacetylases, in particular HDAC8, that are useful for the treatment of cancer and other diseases and disorders, as well as the synthesis and applications of said inhibitors.

The present invention relates to inhibitors of histone deacetylases, in particular HDAC8, that are useful for the treatment of cancer and other diseases and disorders, as well as the synthesis and applications of said inhibitors.

The disclosure of a compound of Formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof (I) The variables W, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, and R.sup.4 are defined in the disclosure. The disclosure provides a compound or salt of Formula (I) together with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The disclosure also provides methods of treating a patient for Parkinson's disease and related syndromes, dyskinesia, especially dyskinesias secondary to treating Parkinson's disease with L-DOPA, neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's disease and dementia, Huntington's disease, restless legs syndrome, bipolar disorder and depression, schizophrenia, cognitive dysfunction, or substance use disorders, the methods comprising administering a compound of Formula I or salt thereof to the patient. The disclosure provides combination methods of treatment in which the compound of Formula (I) is administered to the patient together with one or more additional active agents.