Compounds having formulas (I) to (VIII), salts thereof, or combinations thereof and pharmaceutical compositions comprising one or more these compounds are described herein for the treatment of HIV and neurodegenerative effects caused by HIV. Also provided herein are methods and a kit for inhibiting HIV-1, treating latent HIV in the brain, and preventing HIV-mediated cognitive decline and HIV dementia comprising administering the compounds having the formulas (I) to (VIII) and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds having these formulas. The compounds having formulas I through VIII are curcumin analogs which are advantageously characterized as having anti-retroviral, neuroprotective, anti-glucosidase, and anti-HIV integrase properties. In one aspect, the pharmaceutical composition is delivered intranasally.

Provided herein is a compound of Formula (I-I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the variables are defined herein. Also provided herein are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of Formula (I-I), and methods of using the compounds, e.g. in the treatment of CNS-related disorders. ##STR00001##

The present invention relates to a new chemical synthesis, intermediates and catalysts useful for the preparation of the neprilysin (NEP) inhibitor sacubitril. It further relates to new intermediate compounds and their use for said new chemical synthesis route.

The present invention relates to a new chemical synthesis, intermediates and catalysts useful for the preparation of the neprilysin (NEP) inhibitor sacubitril. It further relates to new intermediate compounds and their use for said new chemical synthesis route.

The present invention relates to compounds of Formula (I), (I) wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are as defined herein. The invention further relates to herbicidal compositions which comprise a compound of Formula (I), to their use for controlling weeds, in particular in crops of useful plants.

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The present invention relates to compounds of Formula (I), (I) wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are as defined herein. The invention further relates to herbicidal compositions which comprise a compound of Formula (I), to their use for controlling weeds, in particular in crops of useful plants.

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The present invention relates to novel processes for the enantioselective iridium-catalysed hydrogenation of oximes and oxime ethers to provide compounds of formula (II) and salts thereof formula (I) and (II).

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The instant invention describes compounds having IL-6 modulating activity, and methods of treating diseases, disorders or symptoms thereof mediated by IL-6.

The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for selectively killing senescent cells, wherein the composition comprises piperlongumine derivative thereof. The selective killing of senescent cells may delay aging and/or treat age-related disorders.

The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for selectively killing senescent cells, wherein the composition comprises piperlongumine derivative thereof. The selective killing of senescent cells may delay aging and/or treat age-related disorders.