A compound has, in a molecule, a cyclic structure represented by a formula (1) below; and at least one cyclic structure selected from the group consisting of a cyclic structure represented by a formula (10) below and a cyclic structure represented by a formula (11) below. In the formula (1): R.sub.1 to R.sub.16 are each independently a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group or the like; and R.sub.X and R.sub.Y are each independently an alkyl group.

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The present invention provides compounds, compositions thereof, and methods of using the same for the inhibition of USP30, and the treatment of USP30-mediated disorders.

Compounds having cytotoxic and/or anti-mitotic activity are disclosed. Methods associated with preparation and use of such compounds, as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, are also disclosed. Also disclosed are compositions having the structure: (T)-(L)-(D), wherein (T) is a targeting moiety, (L) is an optional linker, and (D) is a compound having cytotoxic and/or anti-mitotic activity.

The present inventors found cyclic peptide compounds that interact with Ras, and non-natural amino acids useful for the production of the cyclic peptide compounds. The inventors also found that the cyclic peptide compounds inhibit the binding between Ras and SOS. In addition, the inventors found specific non-natural amino acids contained in the cyclic peptide compounds and methods for production thereof.

There is herein provided a compound of formula (I). ##STR00001##

Disclosed herein are FABP4 and FABP5 inhibitor compounds and their use in pharmaceutical compositions for treating diseases relating to fatty acid metabolism, including cancer. Also disclosed herein are methods for preparing the disclosed compounds.

The present invention relates to the field of compounds, and in particular to a probucol derivative, a preparation method therefor and use thereof, the probucol derivative having a structure represented by general formula I. The probucol derivative provided in the present invention can be used for the prevention and treatment of vascular diseases including diabetes, cardio-cerebrovascular diseases or complications thereof, and can be effectively used for reducing blood glucose, reducing blood lipid, reducing cholesterol, reducing body weight, reducing triglyceride, anti-inflammatory, and anti-oxidation, etc., having broad prospective applications. ##STR00001##

This invention is in the field of medicinal pharmacology. In particular, the present invention relates to pharmaceutical agents which function as inhibitors of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) viral replication and/or SARS-CoV-2 related viral 3CL protease (M.sup.pro) activity. The invention further relates to methods of treating and/or ameliorating symptoms related to conditions caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus (e.g., COVID-19), comprising administering to a subject (e.g., a human patient) a composition comprising one or more pharmaceutical agents which function as inhibitors of SARS-CoV-2 viral replication and/or inhibitors of SARS-CoV-2 related M.sup.pro activity.

A process for preparing a nitrated compound, including the step of reacting a compound (A) including at least one substituted or unsubstituted aromatic or heteroaromatic ring, wherein the heteroaromatic ring includes at least one heteroatom selected from the group consisting of oxygen, sulfur, phosphor, selenium and nitrogen, with a compound of formula (I) ##STR00001##
wherein Y is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and nitro.

Provided are compounds of Formula (II) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, and p are as defined herein. Also provided is a pharmaceutically acceptable composition comprising a compound of Formula (II), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Also provided are methods of using a compound of Formula (II), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

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