The present invention relates to novel compounds of general Formula II:

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wherein the groups X, and R.sup.1 to R.sup.4 have the meanings given in the description, to a process for preparing these compounds and to their use for treating, preventing or ameliorating viral infections and diseases which are associated with PLA2G16.

The present invention relates to novel compounds of general Formula II:

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wherein the groups X, and R.sup.1 to R.sup.4 have the meanings given in the description, to a process for preparing these compounds and to their use for treating, preventing or ameliorating viral infections and diseases which are associated with PLA2G16.

Certain embodiments are directed hydrophilic redox substrates for leukocyte esterase (LE). In certain aspects a hydrophilic redox leukocyte esterase substrate or a small molecule enzyme substrate for use in methods and/or devices to electrochemically detect and/or measure LE activity in a sample.

Compounds of Formula (Ia)

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wherein R is a C.sub.6-C.sub.12 substituted or unsubstituted aryl, a C.sub.6-C.sub.12 substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl, a C.sub.1-C.sub.6 substituted or unsubstituted alkyl or —NR′R′, Q is C(O), O, NR′, S, S(O).sub.2, C(O).sub.2 (CH2)p Y is C(O), O, NR′, S, S(O).sub.2, C(O).sub.2, (CH2)p Z is H or C.sub.1-C.sub.4 alkyl, R′ is H, C(O), S(O).sub.2, C(O).sub.2, a C.sub.6-C.sub.12 substituted or unsubstituted aryl, a C.sub.6-C.sub.12 substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl or a C.sub.1-C.sub.6 substituted of unsubstituted when substituted, aryl, heteroaryl and alkyl are substituted with halogen, C.sub.6-C.sub.12 heteroaryl, —NR′R′ or COOZ, which have diagnostic and therapeutic properties, such as the treatment and management of prostate cancer and other diseases related to NAALADase inhibition, Radiolabels can be incorporated into the structure through a variety of prosthetic, groups attached at the X amino acid side chain via a carbon or hetero atom linkage.

Compounds of Formula (Ia)

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wherein R is a C.sub.6-C.sub.12 substituted or unsubstituted aryl, a C.sub.6-C.sub.12 substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl, a C.sub.1-C.sub.6 substituted or unsubstituted alkyl or —NR′R′, Q is C(O), O, NR′, S, S(O).sub.2, C(O).sub.2 (CH2)p Y is C(O), O, NR′, S, S(O).sub.2, C(O).sub.2, (CH2)p Z is H or C.sub.1-C.sub.4 alkyl, R′ is H, C(O), S(O).sub.2, C(O).sub.2, a C.sub.6-C.sub.12 substituted or unsubstituted aryl, a C.sub.6-C.sub.12 substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl or a C.sub.1-C.sub.6 substituted of unsubstituted when substituted, aryl, heteroaryl and alkyl are substituted with halogen, C.sub.6-C.sub.12 heteroaryl, —NR′R′ or COOZ, which have diagnostic and therapeutic properties, such as the treatment and management of prostate cancer and other diseases related to NAALADase inhibition, Radiolabels can be incorporated into the structure through a variety of prosthetic, groups attached at the X amino acid side chain via a carbon or hetero atom linkage.

In one aspect, compounds of Formula AA, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, are featured: (Formula AA) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the variables shown in Formula A can be as defined anywhere herein.

In one aspect, compounds of Formula AA, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, are featured: (Formula AA) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the variables shown in Formula A can be as defined anywhere herein.

Provided herein are compounds and pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds that are useful for the inhibition of Signal Transducer and Activator of Transcription 5a and 5b (STAT5). Furthermore, the subject compounds and compositions are useful for the treatment of cancer, such as, for example, breast cancer and pancreatic cancer.

Provided herein are compounds and pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds that are useful for the inhibition of Signal Transducer and Activator of Transcription 5a and 5b (STAT5). Furthermore, the subject compounds and compositions are useful for the treatment of cancer, such as, for example, breast cancer and pancreatic cancer.

Provided herein are compounds and pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds that are useful for the inhibition of Signal Transducer and Activator of Transcription 5a and 5b (STAT5). Furthermore, the subject compounds and compositions are useful for the treatment of cancer, such as, for example, breast cancer and pancreatic cancer.