The present invention relates to a process for the manufacturing of 1-aryl-1-trifluoromethylcyclopropanes, which serve as intermediates for the manufacturing of calcium T channel blockers of the general formula (A) ##STR00001##
which are described in WO 2015/186056.

Novel rexinoid compounds are provided herein. Also provided herein are methods of using the compounds to treat disorders, such as metabolic disorders, diabetes, insulin resistance, glucose intolerance, obesity, steatosis, inflammation, and/or cancer.

Novel rexinoid compounds are provided herein. Also provided herein are methods of using the compounds to treat disorders, such as metabolic disorders, diabetes, insulin resistance, glucose intolerance, obesity, steatosis, inflammation, and/or cancer.

The present invention relates to a process for the manufacturing of 1-aryl-1-trifluoromethylcyclopropanes, which serve as intermediates for the manufacturing of calcium T channel blockers of the general formula (A)

##STR00001##

which are described in WO 2015/186056.

The present invention relates to a process for the manufacturing of 1-aryl-1-trifluoromethylcyclopropanes, which serve as intermediates for the manufacturing of calcium T channel blockers of the general formula (A)

##STR00001##

which are described in WO 2015/186056.

The invention provides compounds of formulae I, II, III, and IV: ##STR00001##
and salts thereof, as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds. The compounds are useful for treating cancers and Alzheimer's disease.

The invention provides compounds of formulae I, II, III, and IV: ##STR00001##
and salts thereof, as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds. The compounds are useful for treating cancers and Alzheimer's disease.

Provided herein are methods and compositions related to a retinoid receptor-selective pathway. As described herein, this pathway can be targeted to manipulate a tumor microenviroment. For example, the methods and compositions described herein can be used to induce apoptosis in a cancer cell. Further, the compositions described herein, including Sulindac and analogs thereof, can be used to target this pathway for the treatment or prevention of cancer in human patients.

Provided herein are methods and compositions related to a retinoid receptor-selective pathway. As described herein, this pathway can be targeted to manipulate a tumor microenviroment. For example, the methods and compositions described herein can be used to induce apoptosis in a cancer cell. Further, the compositions described herein, including Sulindac and analogs thereof, can be used to target this pathway for the treatment or prevention of cancer in human patients.

Novel rexinoid compounds are provided herein. Also provided herein are methods of using the compounds to treat disorders, such as metabolic disorders, diabetes, insulin resistance, glucose intolerance, obesity, steatosis, inflammation, and/or cancer.