Functionalized solid supports are useful in the synthesis of oligonucleotides. The functionalized solid supports contain an extended linker to a terminal functional group or a first nucleotide or nucleoside moiety. The extended linker permits oligonucleotide synthesis to take place at a greater distance from the solid support with greater efficiency.

Compounds useful as fluorescent or colored dyes are disclosed. The compounds have the following structure (I): ##STR00001##
or a stereoisomer, tautomer or salt thereof, wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, L.sup.1, L.sup.2, L.sup.3, L.sup.4, M, m and n are as defined herein. Methods associated with preparation and use of such compounds are also provided.

The present disclosure provides compounds of the formula:

##STR00001##

and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and their use in the treatment of type II diabetes mellitus and obesity.

The present disclosure describes, in part compositions comprising prodrugs of hydroxamate-based compounds, such as LpxC inhibitors, and methods of making and using same.