The present invention is directed to cell-protective, in particular, cardio- and renal-protective organic compounds, preferably to organic compounds that inhibit substrate phosphorylation by the G-protein-coupled receptor kinase 2 (GRK2, ADRBK1). Preferably, the organic compounds inhibit the GRK2-mediated phosphorylation of serine/arginine-rich splicing factor 1 (SRSF1, ASF-1, SF2) and/or phosducin for treating hypertension, heart diseases, heart dysfunction or failure and heart disease-associated pathologies, e.g. cardiomyocyte necrosis, ischemic cardiac disease and/or ischemic heart damage or ageing. Furthermore, the present invention is directed to a method for the identification of inhibitors of the (GRK2)-mediated phosphorylation of (SRSF1) and/or phosducin.

Compounds of Formula 1 and pharmaceutically acceptable compositions thereof are useful as TLR7/8 antagonists.

Compounds of Formula 1 and pharmaceutically acceptable compositions thereof are useful as TLR7/8 antagonists.

The present invention provides methods and compositions for treating synaptic dysfunction and spinal cord injuries comprising, for example, the administration of a compound that increases the level of PZP in vivo.

The present invention provides methods and compositions for treating synaptic dysfunction and spinal cord injuries comprising, for example, the administration of a compound that increases the level of PZP in vivo.

The present invention provides for compounds of formula (I)

##STR00001## wherein A.sup.1, A.sup.2, A.sup.3, A.sup.4, X.sup.1, X.sup.2, Y.sup.1, L.sup.1, G.sup.1, R.sup.x, and R.sup.y have any of the values defined thereof in the specification, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, that are useful as agents in the treatment of diseases and conditions, including inflammatory diseases, cancer, and AIDS. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more compounds of formula (I).

The present invention provides for compounds of formula (I)

##STR00001## wherein A.sup.1, A.sup.2, A.sup.3, A.sup.4, X.sup.1, X.sup.2, Y.sup.1, L.sup.1, G.sup.1, R.sup.x, and R.sup.y have any of the values defined thereof in the specification, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, that are useful as agents in the treatment of diseases and conditions, including inflammatory diseases, cancer, and AIDS. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more compounds of formula (I).

The present disclosure relates generally to compounds and pharmaceutical compositions suitable as modulators of hemoglobin, and methods for their use in treating disorders mediated by hemoglobin.

The present disclosure relates generally to compounds and pharmaceutical compositions suitable as modulators of hemoglobin, and methods for their use in treating disorders mediated by hemoglobin.

Compounds according to formula (I), where R is as defined herein, have anti-cancer properties.