The present invention relates to pyrimidone compounds used as Lp-PLA.sub.2 inhibitors and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. The structure of the pyrimidone compounds is represented by general formula (I), wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, X, Ar, Y and n are defined as in the specification and claims. The compounds of general formula (I) in the present invention, stereoisomers and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof can be used as Lp-PLA.sub.2 inhibitors for preventing, treating and/or ameliorating diseases associated with the activity of Lp-PLA.sub.2 enzyme.

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This invention provides compounds of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein T, J, R, R.sup.4, R.sup.q, o, R.sup.A, W and R.sup.B and subsets thereof are as described in the specification. The compounds are inhibitors of NAMPT and are thus useful for treating cancer, inflammatory conditions, and/or T-cell mediated autoimmune disease.

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This invention provides compounds of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein T, J, R, R.sup.4, R.sup.q, o, R.sup.A, W and R.sup.B and subsets thereof are as described in the specification. The compounds are inhibitors of NAMPT and are thus useful for treating cancer, inflammatory conditions, and/or T-cell mediated autoimmune disease.

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The present disclosure relates to bifunctional compounds, which find utility as modulators of α-synuclein (target protein). In particular, the present disclosure is directed to bifunctional compounds, which contain on one end a Von Hippel-Lindau, cereblon. Inhibitors of Apotosis Proteins or mouse double-minute homolog 2 ligand which binds to the respective E3 ubiquitin ligase and on the other end a moiety which binds the target protein, such that the target protein is placed in proximity to the ubiquitin ligase to effect degradation (and inhibition) of target protein. The present disclosure exhibits a broad range of pharmacological activities associated with degradation/inhibition of target protein. Diseases or disorders that result from aggregation or accumulation of the target protein are treated or prevented with compounds and compositions of the present disclosure.

The present disclosure relates to bifunctional compounds, which find utility as modulators of α-synuclein (target protein). In particular, the present disclosure is directed to bifunctional compounds, which contain on one end a Von Hippel-Lindau, cereblon. Inhibitors of Apotosis Proteins or mouse double-minute homolog 2 ligand which binds to the respective E3 ubiquitin ligase and on the other end a moiety which binds the target protein, such that the target protein is placed in proximity to the ubiquitin ligase to effect degradation (and inhibition) of target protein. The present disclosure exhibits a broad range of pharmacological activities associated with degradation/inhibition of target protein. Diseases or disorders that result from aggregation or accumulation of the target protein are treated or prevented with compounds and compositions of the present disclosure.

The present invention provides compounds and methods for the treatment of LFA-1 mediated diseases. In particular, LFA-1 antagonists are described herein and these antagonists are used in the treatment of LFA-1 mediated diseases. One aspect of the invention provides for diagnosis of an LFA-1 mediated disease and administration of a LFA-1 antagonist, after the patient is diagnosed with a LFA-1 mediated disease. In some embodiments, the LFA-1 mediated diseases treated are dry eye disorders. Also provided herein are methods for identifying compounds which are LFA-1 antagonists.

The present invention provides compounds and methods for the treatment of LFA-1 mediated diseases. In particular, LFA-1 antagonists are described herein and these antagonists are used in the treatment of LFA-1 mediated diseases. One aspect of the invention provides for diagnosis of an LFA-1 mediated disease and administration of a LFA-1 antagonist, after the patient is diagnosed with a LFA-1 mediated disease. In some embodiments, the LFA-1 mediated diseases treated are dry eye disorders. Also provided herein are methods for identifying compounds which are LFA-1 antagonists.

Provided herein are methods of treating cartilage disorders in a subject using a dual CLK/DYRK inhibitor, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of solvate thereof, or a combination of a CLK inhibitor, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of solvate thereof, and DYRK inhibitor or, pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof.

Provided herein are methods of treating cartilage disorders in a subject using a dual CLK/DYRK inhibitor, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of solvate thereof, or a combination of a CLK inhibitor, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of solvate thereof, and DYRK inhibitor or, pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof.

The present invention discloses compounds according to Formula I:

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Wherein R.sup.1a, R.sup.1b, R.sup.2, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6a, R.sup.6b, R.sup.7, R.sup.8, W, X, Cy, and the subscript a are as defined herein.

The present invention relates to compounds inhibiting autotaxin (NPP2 or ENPP2), methods for their production, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same, and methods of treatment using the same, for the prophylaxis and/or treatment of diseases involving fibrotic diseases, proliferative diseases, inflammatory diseases, autoimmune diseases, respiratory diseases, cardiovascular diseases, neurodegenerative diseases, dermatological disorders, and/or abnormal angiogenesis associated diseases by administering the compound of the invention.