A process that allows halogenation at the alpha-H position of alkylarenes, optionally further substituted on the aromatic or heteroaromatic ring, is described.

Provided herein are compounds that modulate progranulin and methods of using the compounds in progranulin-associated disorders, such as Frontotemperal dementia (FTD).

Provided herein are compounds that modulate progranulin and methods of using the compounds in progranulin-associated disorders, such as Frontotemperal dementia (FTD).

Compounds are provided having the structure of Formula (I):

##STR00001##

or a pharmaceutically acceptable isomer, racemate, hydrate, solvate, isotope, or salt thereof, wherein A, B, L, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.8, m and n are as defined herein. Such compounds modulate the opioid receptor, particulare the mu-opioid receptor (MOR) and/or the kappa-opioid receptor (KOR), and/or the delta-opioid receptor (DOR). Products containing such compounds, as well as methods for their use and preparation, are also provided.

Compounds are provided having the structure of Formula (I):

##STR00001##

or a pharmaceutically acceptable isomer, racemate, hydrate, solvate, isotope, or salt thereof, wherein A, B, L, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.8, m and n are as defined herein. Such compounds modulate the opioid receptor, particulare the mu-opioid receptor (MOR) and/or the kappa-opioid receptor (KOR), and/or the delta-opioid receptor (DOR). Products containing such compounds, as well as methods for their use and preparation, are also provided.

Compounds are provided having the structure of Formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable isomer, racemate, hydrate, solvate, isotope, or salt thereof, wherein A, B, L, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.8, m and n are as defined herein. Such compounds modulate the opioid receptor, particulate the mu-opioid receptor (MOR) and/or the kappa-opioid receptor (KOR), and/or the delta-opioid receptor (DOR). Products containing such compounds, as well as methods for their use and preparation, are also provided.

##STR00001##

Compounds are provided having the structure of Formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable isomer, racemate, hydrate, solvate, isotope, or salt thereof, wherein A, B, L, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.8, m and n are as defined herein. Such compounds modulate the opioid receptor, particulate the mu-opioid receptor (MOR) and/or the kappa-opioid receptor (KOR), and/or the delta-opioid receptor (DOR). Products containing such compounds, as well as methods for their use and preparation, are also provided.

##STR00001##

The disclosure relates to novel compounds and compositions comprising a RNAi agent comprising a novel compound as a 3′ end cap. The disclosure also relates to processes for making such compositions, and methods and uses of such compositions, e.g., to mediate RNA interference.

The disclosure relates to novel compounds and compositions comprising a RNAi agent comprising a novel compound as a 3′ end cap. The disclosure also relates to processes for making such compositions, and methods and uses of such compositions, e.g., to mediate RNA interference.

The present invention relates to PCSK9 allosteric binding compounds of Formula I: (Formula (I)) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein X.sub.1, X.sub.2, Y, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.A, R.sup.B and n are as defined herein. The present invention also relates to compositions which comprise an allosteric binding compound of the invention or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The invention further relates, inter alia, to methods for inducing PCSK9 protein degradation in a subject, and methods for treating atherosclerosis, hypercholesterolemia, coronary heart disease, metabolic syndrome, acute coronary syndrome, or related cardiovascular disease and cardiometabolic conditions, comprising administering to a subject an effective amount of a compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of the invention. The invention also provides a means for the in vitro labeling, detection and/or quantification of PCSK9 in biological samples. ##STR00001##