A method for treating a hyperhomocysteinemic subject having cerebral ischemic stroke generally includes administering to the hyperhomocysteinemic subject, following cerebral stroke, a composition that includes an inhibitor or an antagonist of a GluN2A-containing N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor (NMDAR) in an amount effective to ameliorate at least one symptom or clinical sign of cerebral stroke.

The present invention relates to use of an aminomethylenecyclohexane-1,3-dione compound, more particularly to use of a compound shown in the following formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof alone or in combination with other drug in preparing a drug for regulating or treating a disease related to autophagy, especially mammalian ATG8 homologous proteins. ##STR00001##

The present invention relates to use of an aminomethylenecyclohexane-1,3-dione compound, more particularly to use of a compound shown in the following formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof alone or in combination with other drug in preparing a drug for regulating or treating a disease related to autophagy, especially mammalian ATG8 homologous proteins. ##STR00001##

Provided are methods of treating pulmonary artery hypertension with a Kv11.1 (ERG or hERG1) channel inhibitor. In certain embodiments, the Kv11.1 channel inhibitor is dofetilide. In certain embodiments, a subject to be treated using a method of the disclosure is not in need of treatment for an irregular heart rhythm, e.g., atrial fibrillation.

Provided are methods of treating pulmonary artery hypertension with a Kv11.1 (ERG or hERG1) channel inhibitor. In certain embodiments, the Kv11.1 channel inhibitor is dofetilide. In certain embodiments, a subject to be treated using a method of the disclosure is not in need of treatment for an irregular heart rhythm, e.g., atrial fibrillation.

It relates to a compound of formula (I), or a pharmaceutically or veterinary acceptable salt thereof, or any stereoisomer or mixtures of stereoisomers, either of the compound of formula (I) or of any of its pharmaceutically or veterinary acceptable salts, wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, and R.sub.3 are as defined herein, for use in the treatment or prevention of a neurological disease or condition which results in the destruction or degeneration of neurons, axons or myelin, wherein the treatment comprises: a) a first time period from 1 to 7 days, wherein the compound is administered once or several times to a subject in need thereof, and b) a second time period equal to or longer than 13 days, wherein the compound is not administered wherein the second time period takes place after the first time period and before the next administration of the compound.

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It relates to a compound of formula (I), or a pharmaceutically or veterinary acceptable salt thereof, or any stereoisomer or mixtures of stereoisomers, either of the compound of formula (I) or of any of its pharmaceutically or veterinary acceptable salts, wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, and R.sub.3 are as defined herein, for use in the treatment or prevention of a neurological disease or condition which results in the destruction or degeneration of neurons, axons or myelin, wherein the treatment comprises: a) a first time period from 1 to 7 days, wherein the compound is administered once or several times to a subject in need thereof, and b) a second time period equal to or longer than 13 days, wherein the compound is not administered wherein the second time period takes place after the first time period and before the next administration of the compound.

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In one aspect, compounds of Formula A, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, are featured (Formula A) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the variables shown in Formula A can be as defined anywhere herein.

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In one aspect, compounds of Formula A, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, are featured (Formula A) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the variables shown in Formula A can be as defined anywhere herein.

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The present invention relates to a benzamide compound and a preparation method, use and pharmaceutical composition thereof. The benzamide compound represented by formula (I) is a STAT3 inhibitor, and can be used to prevent and/or treat a disease related to STAT3 activity, such as a tumor, autoimmune disease, renal disease, cardiovascular disease, inflammation, metabolic/endocrine dysfunction, and neurological disease. ##STR00001##