The compounds of the invention as shown by general structure I, as shown below, are effective in treating filovirus infections.

##STR00001## X is selected from the group consisting of O and H; R.sup.1 is selected from (C.sub.6 to C.sub.10) aryl and (C.sub.2 to C.sub.9) heteroaryl, and R.sup.2 is selected from (C.sub.1 to C.sub.10) alkyl, (C.sub.1 to C.sub.10) alkenyl, (C.sub.1 to C.sub.10) alkynyl, (C.sub.3 to C.sub.10) cycloalkyl, and (C.sub.5 to C.sub.10) cycloalkenyl, and NR.sup.3aR.sup.3b is defined in the specification.

These compounds are effective in treating filovirii infections including Ebolavirus and Marburg virus.

Provided herein are anti-fibrotic compounds, in particular those of Formula (I), that inhibit the TGF-beta signaling pathway. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the anti-fibrotic compounds, and methods of treating diseases or conditions associated with fibrosis, inflammation, and benign or malignant neoplastic diseases in a subject by administering a compound or composition described herein. (Formula (I))

The invention relates to a compound according to formula I wherein when R.sub.5 is H, and R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 form a ring system, then said compound is selected from the following compounds of formula II or formula IV or when R.sub.2 is H, and R.sub.1 and R.sub.5 form a ring system, then said compound has formula III

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The invention is directed to substituted bridged cycloalkane derivatives. Specifically, the invention is directed to compounds according to Formula IIIQ:

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wherein X.sup.6′, a, b, C.sup.8′, D.sup.8′, L.sup.82′, L.sup.83′, R.sup.81′, R.sup.82′, R.sup.83′, R.sup.84′, R.sup.85′, R.sup.86′, z.sup.82′, z.sup.84′, z.sup.85′, and z.sup.86′ are as defined herein; or salts thereof.

The compounds of the invention are inhibitors of the ATF4 pathway. Accordingly, the invention is further directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of the invention. The invention is still further directed to methods of inhibiting the ATF4 pathway and treatment of disorders associated therewith using a compound of the invention or a pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound of the invention.

The present invention relates to a process for preparing Lomitapide or its pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof having high purity with acceptable levels of impurities.

The present invention relates to a process for preparing Lomitapide or its pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof having high purity with acceptable levels of impurities.

Provided herein is a novel process for the preparation of an amino-pyrimidine and salts thereof. Also provided herein are novel intermediates used in this process and their preparation.

Provided herein is a novel process for the preparation of an amino-pyrimidine and salts thereof. Also provided herein are novel intermediates used in this process and their preparation.

The purpose of the invention is to develop, as drug-candidate compounds, a group of novel compounds having the activity of inhibiting functions of Pin1. The invention provides: a compound represented by formula (I) or a salt thereof; and a Pin1 inhibitor, a pharmaceutical composition, a therapeutic or prophylactic agent for inflammatory diseases, a therapeutic or prophylactic agent for cancer, and a therapeutic or prophylactic agent for adiposity that use said compound/salt.

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Provided herein are compounds, compositions, and methods useful for modulating the integrated stress response (ISR) and for treating related diseases, disorders and conditions.