The invention relates to processes for preparing benzoprostacyclin analogues and intermediates prepared from the process, and the benzoprostacyclin analogues prepared therefrom. The invention also relates to cyclopentenone intermediates in racemic or optically active form.

The invention relates to processes for preparing benzoprostacyclin analogues and intermediates prepared from the process, and the benzoprostacyclin analogues prepared therefrom. The invention also relates to cyclopentenone intermediates in racemic or optically active form.

The present application relates to compounds and methods for reducing the severity of convulsant activity or epileptic seizures, or for the treatment of chronic or acute pain.

The present application relates to compounds and methods for reducing the severity of convulsant activity or epileptic seizures, or for the treatment of chronic or acute pain.

The present disclosure provides compounds of the formula (I), (II), (III), wherein the variables are as defined herein for use in the treatment of fungal infections. In some embodiments, the fungal infection is an infection of Cryptococcus neojormans fungus. Also provided herein are compositions comprising a compound of formula I, II, or III and a second anti-fungal agent. ##STR00001##

The present disclosure provides compounds of the formula (I), (II), (III), wherein the variables are as defined herein for use in the treatment of fungal infections. In some embodiments, the fungal infection is an infection of Cryptococcus neojormans fungus. Also provided herein are compositions comprising a compound of formula I, II, or III and a second anti-fungal agent. ##STR00001##

The present application relates to compounds and methods for reducing the severity of convulsant activity or epileptic seizures, or for the treatment of chronic or acute pain.

The present application relates to compounds and methods for reducing the severity of convulsant activity or epileptic seizures, or for the treatment of chronic or acute pain.

The invention provides a compound of formula (I): or a salt thereof, wherein R.sup.1-R.sup.5 have any of the values described in the specification, as well as compositions comprising a compound of formula (I). The compounds are useful as RNA polymerase inhibitors and antibacterial agents. ##STR00001##

The invention provides a compound of formula (I): or a salt thereof, wherein R.sup.1-R.sup.5 have any of the values described in the specification, as well as compositions comprising a compound of formula (I). The compounds are useful as RNA polymerase inhibitors and antibacterial agents. ##STR00001##