This invention provides, but is not limited to, novel oleanolic acid derivatives having the formula:

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wherein the variables are defined herein. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions, kits and articles of manufacture comprising such compounds, methods and intermediates useful for making the compounds, and methods of using the compounds and compositions.

The present invention relates to substituted alkynylene compounds represented by the compounds of formula (I), pharmaceutically acceptable salts and stereoisomers thereof. The present invention further provides the therapeutic uses of the compounds of formula (I) as anti-cancer agents.

The present invention relates to substituted alkynylene compounds represented by the compounds of formula (I), pharmaceutically acceptable salts and stereoisomers thereof. The present invention further provides the therapeutic uses of the compounds of formula (I) as anti-cancer agents.

A compound of Formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, is described, wherein the substituents are as defined herein. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same and method of using the same are also described.

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This disclosure relates to cannabinoid derivatives of Formula (I), wherein R4 or R7 is a carboxamide group, pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and methods of using the cannabinoid derivatives. These compounds are potential cannabinoid receptor inhibitors, including CB1 and CB2 receptors.

Disclosed herein are dihydroceramide desaturase 1 (Des1) inhibitor compounds and compositions, which are useful in the treatment of diseases, such as metabolic disorders, where inhibition of Des1 is expected to be therapeutic to a patient. Methods of inhibition of Des1 activity in a human or animal subject are also provided.

The present invention relates to substituted alkynylene compounds represented by the compounds of formula (I), pharmaceutically acceptable salts and stereoisomers thereof. The present invention further provides the therapeutic uses of the compounds of formula (I) as anti-cancer agents.

The present invention relates to substituted alkynylene compounds represented by the compounds of formula (I), pharmaceutically acceptable salts and stereoisomers thereof. The present invention further provides the therapeutic uses of the compounds of formula (I) as anti-cancer agents.

Azo compounds are disclosed that do not form azoxy dimers and that do not have any reactive nitroso groups. Also disclosed are use of the azo compounds as mediators in optical and electrochemical diagnostic methods, as well as detection reagents, kits and test elements that include such azo compounds and that can be used in the diagnostic methods.

Azo compounds are disclosed that do not form azoxy dimers and that do not have any reactive nitroso groups. Also disclosed are use of the azo compounds as mediators in optical and electrochemical diagnostic methods, as well as detection reagents, kits and test elements that include such azo compounds and that can be used in the diagnostic methods.