The present disclosure, for example, can include a laminated type patch A, comprising a release layer 1, a drug layer 2, a drug support layer 3 having elasticity, an adhesive layer 4, and an adhesive support layer 5 laminated in this order, wherein the outer edges of the release layer, the adhesive layer, and the adhesive support layer are all outside the outer edges of both the drug layer and the drug support layer; wherein the portion surrounded by the outer edges of the drug layer and the drug support layer, and the inner sides of the release layer and the adhesive layer has a space; and wherein the cross-sectional area of the space is 0.3 mm2 or more, at least when cut along the longitudinal centerline and the transverse centerline on the plane surfaces of the drug layer and the drug support layer.

Provided herein are methods involving a compound of the following structural formula: (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein values for the variables are as described herein. For example, methods for inhibiting replication of a virus, treating a viral infection, inhibiting heat shock protein 90 and treating a heat shock protein 90-mediated disease or condition using a compound of Structural Formula I are provided.

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Provided herein are methods involving a compound of the following structural formula: (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein values for the variables are as described herein. For example, methods for inhibiting replication of a virus, treating a viral infection, inhibiting heat shock protein 90 and treating a heat shock protein 90-mediated disease or condition using a compound of Structural Formula I are provided.

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A composition for preventing and/or treating pancreatitis and a method of prevention and/or treatment of pancreatitis are disclosed. The composition include an aryl ethene compound, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a solvate thereof, as an active ingredient. Also disclosed is a use of the aryl ethene compound, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a solvate thereof, in manufacturing a medicament for preventing and/or treating pancreatitis or for treating one or more symptoms of pancreatitis in a patient. The method of prevention and/or treatment of pancreatitis includes administering the aryl ethene compound, an isomer, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a solvate thereof, in an effective amount to a subject in need thereof.

A composition for preventing and/or treating pancreatitis and a method of prevention and/or treatment of pancreatitis are disclosed. The composition include an aryl ethene compound, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a solvate thereof, as an active ingredient. Also disclosed is a use of the aryl ethene compound, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a solvate thereof, in manufacturing a medicament for preventing and/or treating pancreatitis or for treating one or more symptoms of pancreatitis in a patient. The method of prevention and/or treatment of pancreatitis includes administering the aryl ethene compound, an isomer, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a solvate thereof, in an effective amount to a subject in need thereof.

A composition and method of treatment of neuromuscular, neuromuscular degenerative, neurodegenerative, autoimmune, developmental, traumatic, hearing loss related, and/or metabolic diseases, including spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) syndrome (SMA1, SMA2, SMA3, and SMA4, also called Type I, II, III and IV), traumatic brain injury (TBI), concussion, keratoconjunctivitis sicca (Dry Eye Disease), glaucoma, Sjogren's syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, post-LASIK surgery, anti-depressants use, Wolfram Syndrome, and Wolcott-Rallison syndrome. The composition is selected from the group consisting of 2,3-DNP, 2,4-DNP, 2,5-DNP, 2,6-DNP, 3,4-DNP, or 3,5-DNP, bipartite 2,3-dinitrophenol, 2,4-dinitrophenol, 2,5-dinitrophenol, 2,6-dinitrophenol, 3,4-dinitrophenol, or 3,5-dinitrophenol (2,3-DNP, 2,4-DNP, 2,5-DNP, 2,6-DNP, 3,4-DNP, or 3,5-DNP) prodrugs; Gemini prodrugs, bioprecursor molecules, and combinations thereof. A dose of the composition for treatment of neurodegenerative diseases may be from about 0.01 mg/kg of body weight to about 50 mg/kg of body weight of the patient in need of treatment. A dose of the composition for treatment of metabolic diseases may be from about 1 mg/70 kg of body weight to about 100 mg/70 kg of body weight of the patient in need of treatment, and a maximum dose per day is about 200 mg/70 kg of body weight of the patient in need of treatment.

A composition and method of treatment of neuromuscular, neuromuscular degenerative, neurodegenerative, autoimmune, developmental, traumatic, hearing loss related, and/or metabolic diseases, including spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) syndrome (SMA1, SMA2, SMA3, and SMA4, also called Type I, II, III and IV), traumatic brain injury (TBI), concussion, keratoconjunctivitis sicca (Dry Eye Disease), glaucoma, Sjogren's syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, post-LASIK surgery, anti-depressants use, Wolfram Syndrome, and Wolcott-Rallison syndrome. The composition is selected from the group consisting of 2,3-DNP, 2,4-DNP, 2,5-DNP, 2,6-DNP, 3,4-DNP, or 3,5-DNP, bipartite 2,3-dinitrophenol, 2,4-dinitrophenol, 2,5-dinitrophenol, 2,6-dinitrophenol, 3,4-dinitrophenol, or 3,5-dinitrophenol (2,3-DNP, 2,4-DNP, 2,5-DNP, 2,6-DNP, 3,4-DNP, or 3,5-DNP) prodrugs; Gemini prodrugs, bioprecursor molecules, and combinations thereof. A dose of the composition for treatment of neurodegenerative diseases may be from about 0.01 mg/kg of body weight to about 50 mg/kg of body weight of the patient in need of treatment. A dose of the composition for treatment of metabolic diseases may be from about 1 mg/70 kg of body weight to about 100 mg/70 kg of body weight of the patient in need of treatment, and a maximum dose per day is about 200 mg/70 kg of body weight of the patient in need of treatment.

The present disclosure provides, inter alia, methods for treating diseases, e.g., a cancer, in a subject by targeting oncogenic lipids in cells, including increasing lipid-based reactive oxygen species (ROS) by inhibiting coenzyme Q.sub.10 (CoQ.sub.10) production. Methods for treating a subject with a cancer that is sensitive to an oncolipid-targeting therapy, e.g., ADCK3 inhibition, are also provided. Further provided are methods for modulating coenzyme Q.sub.10 (CoQ.sub.10) level in a subject, including determining CoQ.sub.10 levels by LC-MS.

The present disclosure provides, inter alia, methods for treating diseases, e.g., a cancer, in a subject by targeting oncogenic lipids in cells, including increasing lipid-based reactive oxygen species (ROS) by inhibiting coenzyme Q.sub.10 (CoQ.sub.10) production. Methods for treating a subject with a cancer that is sensitive to an oncolipid-targeting therapy, e.g., ADCK3 inhibition, are also provided. Further provided are methods for modulating coenzyme Q.sub.10 (CoQ.sub.10) level in a subject, including determining CoQ.sub.10 levels by LC-MS.

The present disclosure provides inhibitors of microorganisms including viruses and fungi of the formula (I) or (II) wherein the variables are defined herein. Also provided are methods of treatment using these agents in the treatment of infections of microorganisms such as viruses and fungi.

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