Disclosed are a compound having a neuroprotective effect, a preparation method therefor and a use thereof. Specifically, the compound has the structure shown by formula I, the definition of each group and substituent being as described in the description. Further disclosed are a preparation method for the compound and a use thereof for neuroprotection.

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Disclosed are a compound having a neuroprotective effect, a preparation method therefor and a use thereof. Specifically, the compound has the structure shown by formula I, the definition of each group and substituent being as described in the description. Further disclosed are a preparation method for the compound and a use thereof for neuroprotection.

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Provided herein are oligomeric compounds with conjugate groups. In certain embodiments, the gomeric compounds are conjugated to N-Acetylgalactosamine or to N-Acetylgalactosamine analogues.

An embodiment of the present invention relates to a compound of the general formula. The compound of formula is suitable for use in a method for treating a disorder relating to the binding of a galectin, such as galectin-3 to a ligand in a mammal, such as a human. Furthermore an embodiment of the present invention concerns a method for treatment of a disorder relating to the binding of a galectin, such as galectin-3 to a ligand in a mammal, such as a human.

The invention describes novel conjugates of formula (I) of a pharmaceutical agent and a moiety capable of binding to a glucose sensing protein allowing a reversible release of the pharmaceutical agent depending on the glucose concentration.

The invention describes novel conjugates of formula (I) of a pharmaceutical agent and a moiety capable of binding to a glucose sensing protein allowing a reversible release of the pharmaceutical agent depending on the glucose concentration.

The present invention relates to aromatic ring or heteroaromatic ring derivatives, a preparation method therefor and applications thereof in medicine. Specifically, the present invention relates to aromatic ring or heteroaromatic ring derivatives represented by general formula (I), a preparation method therefor and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, as well as a use thereof as therapeutic agents, especially uses as angiotensin II type 2 receptor (AT.sub.2R) antagonists, wherein the definition of each substituent in the general formula (I) is the same as the definition thereof in the description.

A prodrug compound of the general formula I or II. The prodrug compound of formula I or II is suitable for use in a method for treating a disorder relating to the binding of a galectin, such as galectin-3 to a ligand in a mammal, such as a human. Also, a method for treatment of a disorder relating to the binding of a galectin, such as galectin-3 to a ligand in a mammal, such as a human.

A compound of the general formula I or II. The compound of formula I or II is suitable for use in a method for treating a disorder relating to the binding of a galectin, such as galectin-3 to a ligand in a mammal, such as a human. Furthermore, a method for treatment of a disorder relating to the binding of a galectin, such as galectin-3 to a ligand in a mammal, such as a human.

The present invention provides metabolites of Compound 1 or a compound of Formula I or III, including compositions and salts thereof, which are useful in the prevention and/or treatment of a disease or disorder such as T2DM, obesity, or NASH, as well as analytical methods related to the administration of Compound 1 or a compound of Formula I or III.