Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide, among other compounds, a family of spliceosome-inhibiting compounds that can be used as therapeutic anti-cancer agents. The compounds are synthesized in a process that includes the catalytic cross metathesis of a cyclic epoxy alcohol to an amide.

Abstract: Optimized affinity reagent compositions for binding paclitaxel, such as antibodies, antibody fragments, and antibody derivatives, related methods of use, and related kits, are provided herein. Affinity reagents that comprise one or more complementary determining regions (CDRs) optimized from anti-paclitaxel antibodies antibody 8A10 and 3C6 are specifically provided. The disclosed affinity reagents are useful for binding and detecting paclitaxel in a sample, such as for determining or optimizing future doses of paclitaxel in a subject that was previously administered with paclitaxel.

Abstract: The disclosure provides fumagillol type compounds and their use in treating medical disorders, such as obesity. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of using, e.g. in the treatment of obesity are provided.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a fumagillol type compound and their use in treating medical disorders, such as obesity. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of using, e.g. in the treatment of obesity are provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compounds of formula I wherein the substituents are as defined in claim 1. The compounds are suitable intermediates in the preparation of herbicidally active 4-phenyl-3,5-pyrandiones, 4-phenyl-3,5-thiopyrandiones and 6-phenylcyclohexane-1,3,5-triones.

Abstract: The invention provides oxaspiro[2.5]octane derivatives and analogs, methods for preparation thereof, intermediates thereto, pharmaceutical compositions, and uses thereof in the treatment of various disorders and conditions, such as overweight and obesity.

Abstract: Pyrandione, thiopyrandione and cyclohexanetrione compounds, which are suitable for use as herbicides.

Abstract: The present invention relates to modified or polymer conjugated MetAP2 inhibitors. The present invention also relates to methods of preventing, inducing, causing or increasing weight loss, treating obesity and/or treating metabolic syndrome utilizing the modified or polymer conjugated MetAP2 inhibitors. The present invention also relates to methods of improving insulin sensitivity and glycemic control, reducing insulin levels and/or improving leptin sensitivity utilizing the modified or polymer conjugated MetAP2 inhibitors.

Abstract: The present disclosure is generally directed to neuroactive substituted cyclopenta[b]phenanthrenes as referenced herein, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, for use as, for example, an anesthetic, and/or in the treatment of disorders relating to GABA function and activity. The present disclosure is further directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a fumagillol type compound and their use in treating medical disorders, such as obesity. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of using, e.g. in the treatment of obesity are provided.

Abstract: The disclosure is in part directed to crystalline forms of 6-O-(4-dimethylaminoethoxy)cinnamoyl fumagillol and variants thereof.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compounds of formula I wherein the substituents are as defined in claim 1. The compounds are suitable intermediates in the preparation of herbicidally active 4-phenyl-3,5-pyrandiones, 4-phenyl-3,5-thiopyrandiones and 6-phenylcyclohexane-1,3,5-triones.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel cytotoxic spliceostatin analogs and derivatives, to antibody drug conjugates thereof, and to methods for using the same to treat medical conditions including cancer.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula (I) wherein the substituents are as defined in claim 1. The compounds are suitable intermediates in the preparation of herbicidally active 4-phenyl-3,5-pyrandiones, 4-phenyl-3,5-thiopyran-diones and 6-phenylcyclohexane-1,3,5-triones.

Abstract: A species of Burkholderia sp with no known pathogenicity to vertebrates but with pesticidal activity (e.g., plants, insects, fungi, weeds and nematodes) is provided. Also provided are natural products derived from a culture of said species and methods of controlling pests using said natural products.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to methods of treating an overweight or obese subject, and treating overweight- or obesity-related conditions using non-daily administration of e.g, a MetAP-2 inhibitor.

Abstract: Anticancer compounds according to formula I are described herein. wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 are selected from H, CH3, OH, SH, OCH3, NHR?, halogen, CF3, N-linked pyrrolidine, and SO2NHR?, or any combination thereof; R5 is an alkyl, alkenyl, or alkaryl group including from 4 to 11 carbons, X is selected from CH2, CHOH, C?O, S?O, O?S?O, and an oxetane ring, Y is selected from CH2, O, and NH, and R? is a H, aryl, or a lower alkyl group, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The compounds have been shown to facilitate site-specific dephosphorylation of Akt at Ser-473, thereby inactivating Akt and decreasing dysregulation of Akt signaling that can occur in cancer cells.

Abstract: Compounds and methods that release 1-methylcyclopropene, 1-trifluoromethylcyclopropene, and other substituted cyclopropenes are disclosed. The compounds and methods overcome present limitations for storage, transportation, and application of the cyclopropene containing compounds by using light, including sunlight, and/or heat as the primary release trigger. Additional products released include innocuous gases and value added aryl-group compounds.

Abstract: The disclosure is in part directed to crystalline forms of 6-O-(4-dimethylaminoethoxy)cinnamoyl fumagillol and variants thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides transient receptor potential vanilloid (TRPV) modulators. In particular, compounds described herein are useful for treating or preventing diseases, conditions and/or disorders modulated by TRPV3. Also provided herein are processes for preparing compounds described herein, intermediates used in their synthesis, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods for treating or preventing diseases, conditions and/or disorders modulated by TRPV3.

Abstract: Fumagillin analog polymer conjugates, methods of making fumagillin analog polymer conjugates, compositions comprising a polymer conjugate of a fumagillin analog, and methods for treating cancer, or treating angiogenic diseases comprising administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of a polymer conjugate of a fumagillin analog, are described. Also described are novel fumagillin analogs, methods of making fumagillin analogs, compositions comprising at least one fumagillin analog, and methods for treating cancer, or treating angiogenic diseases comprising administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of a fumagillin analog.

Abstract: Fumagillin analog polymer conjugates, methods of making fumagillin analog polymer conjugates, compositions comprising a polymer conjugate of a fumagillin analog, and methods for treating cancer, or treating angiogenic diseases comprising administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of a polymer conjugate of a fumagillin analog, are described. Also described are novel fumagillin analogs, methods of making fumagillin analogs, compositions comprising at least one fumagillin analog, and methods for treating cancer, or treating angiogenic diseases comprising administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of a fumagillin analog.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a fumagillol type compound and their use in treating medical disorders, such as obesity. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of using, e.g. in the treatment of obesity are provided.

Abstract: The disclosure is in part directed to crystalline forms of 6-O-(4- dimethylaminoethoxy)cinnamoyl fumagillol and variants thereof.

Abstract: Provided herein are 5-demethoxyfumagillol and its derivatives. Also provided herein are methods of making the 5-demethoxyfumagillol and derivatives. Also provided herein are biological activities of the 5-demethoxyfumagillol and derivatives and methods of using same for treating diseases.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds represented by formula (I): wherein the variables are defined as herein above, which are useful for treating diseases and conditions mediated by the sodium D-glucose co-transporter (SGLT), e.g. diabetes. The invention also provides methods of treating such diseases and conditions, and compositions etc. for their treatment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted chromanol derivatives, to processes for their preparation, to their use on their own or in combination for the treatment and/or prevention of diseases and to their use for preparing medicaments for the treatment and/or prevention of diseases, in particular for the treatment and/or prevention of cardiovascular disorders.

Abstract: The present invention provides synthetic methods and compositions for treatment of autoimmune and anti-inflammatory disorders comprising administering an effective amount of a derivative of triptolide alone or in combination or alternation with other anti-autoimmune or anti-inflammatory compounds.

Abstract: Chemiluminescent compositions, methods, assays and kits for oxidative enzymes are described. Further disclosed are dioxetane compounds of the form: 0-0 ?R R R T (i) where R can independently be any branched alkyl or cycloalkyl group which provides stabilization for the dioxetane or where both R groups together form a cycloalkyl or polycycloalkyl moiety spiro bound to the dioxetane ring, wherein each R group or the spiro bound moiety can be unsubstituted or substituted with one or more electron-withdrawing groups or electron donating groups, or groups providing preferential oxidative isozyme substrate recognition, and wherein Ri is an aryl group, or an alkyl group of 1-20 carbon atoms, which can be optionally substituted with 1 or more halogen atoms, and wherein T is an aryl or heteroaryl ring capable of emitting light upon enzyme activated decomposition of the dioxetane I. Kits, methods and assays are also disclosed that comprise the dioxetane compounds.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds of formulae (I) and (II) and pharmaceutically acceptable forms thereof; pharmaceutical compositions thereof; and methods of treating a viral infection, such as a hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, by administering to a subject diagnosed with or being susceptible to the viral infection a compound of formulae (I) and (II), a pharmaceutically acceptable form thereof, or a pharmaceutical composition thereof. The present invention is also directed to high-throughput methods of identifying compounds able to modulate hepatitis C virus (HCV) replication activity.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula (I) wherein the substituents are as defined in claim 1. The compounds are suitable intermediates in the preparation of herbicidally active 4-phenyl-3,5-pyrandiones, 4-phenyl-3,5-thiopyran-diones and 6-phenylcyclohexane-1,3,5-triones.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to optimized drug conjugates.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel compound of formula I or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof as well as pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and botanical drug compositions and therapeutic methods related thereto. In certain embodiments, the compounds are used for the treatment of abnormal cell growth, hyperproliferative disorders, and inflammatory diseases in mammals. In other embodiments, the invention encompasses methods to isolate and synthesize the compounds.

Abstract: Compounds and methods that release 1-methylcyclopropene, 1-trifluoromethylcyclopropene, and other substituted cyclopropenes are disclosed. The compounds and methods overcome present limitations for storage, transportation, and application of the cyclopropene containing compounds by using light, including sunlight, and/or heat as the primary release trigger. Additional products released include innocuous gases and value added aryl-group compounds.

Abstract: Specific photochromic spirodihydrophenanthropyrans and their use in synthetic resin materials of all kinds, particularly for ophthalmic purposes. The compounds of the invention are photochromic pyran compounds derived from 9,10-dihydrophenanthrene in which at least one of the two carbon atoms at positions 9 and 10 belongs to a further ring system and thus forms a spiro linkage point.

Abstract: A species of Burkholderia sp with no known pathogenicity to vertebrates but with pesticidal activity (e.g., plants, insects, fungi, weeds and nematodes) is provided. Also provided are natural products derived from a culture of said species and methods of controlling pests using said natural products.

Abstract: Disclosed is an oxetane-containing vinyl ether compound including one or more aromatic or non-aromatic carbocycles and/or two or more vinyl ether structures, such as a compound of Formula: wherein Ring Z1 is non-aromatic carbocycle; Ra is vinyl group of Formula: wherein each of R1, R2, and R3 is hydrogen or C1-C4 alkyl; Wa is single bond or organic group having a valence of (m+1); X1 is, for example, hydrocarbon; “m” and “q” are each 1 or 2; and “p” is 0 to 5. Also disclosed is an alicyclic epoxy-containing vinyl ether compound of Formula: wherein Ring Z2 is non-aromatic carbocycle; Rb is vinyl group of Formula: wherein R4, R5 and R6 are each hydrogen or C1-C4 alkyl; Wb is single bond or organic group having a valence of (r+1); Rc and Rd are hydrogen or alkyl; and “r” and “s” are 1 or 2.

Abstract: To provide a novel 5-benzyl-4-azolylmethyl-4-spiro[2.4]heptanol derivative, a method for producing the same, and an agro-horticultural agent and an industrial material protecting agent containing as an active ingredient the abovementioned 5-benzyl-4-azolylmethyl-4-spiro[2.4]heptanol derivative. To be a 5-benzyl-4-azolylmethyl-4-spiro[2.4]heptanol derivative represented by Formula (I): wherein X denotes a halogen atom, a C1-C5 alkyl group, a C1-C5 haloalkyl group, a C1-C5 alkoxy group, a C1-C5haloalkoxy group, a phenyl group, a cyano group or a nitro group; n denotes an integer of 0 to 5; when n is not less than 2, Xs may be the same or different; R1, R2, R3, R4 each independently denotes a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or a C1-C5 alkyl group; and A denotes a nitrogen atom or a methyne group.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I) Wherein X, Y, ring A, ring B, l, m, R1, R2, R4 and R5 are as defined herein, to supress intracellular signal transduction or cell activation induced by endotoxin and to suppress cell responses due to the intracellular signal transduction and cell activation such as an excess generation of inflammatory mediators such as TNF-?, pharmacologically acceptable salts therefor, a preparation method therefor, and a medicament containing the aforementioned substituted cycloalkene derivative as an active ingredient which is superior in prophylaxis and/or treatment of diseases such as sepsis (septic shock, disseminated intravascular coagulation, multiple organ failure and the like), that are associated with intracellular signal transduction or cell activation induced by endotoxin and to cell responses to the intracellular signal transduction and cell activation.

Abstract: The present invention provides certain diepoxide carbocyclic compounds wherein at least one carbocyclic ring carbon includes two non-epoxide substituents, and pharmaceutical compositions containing the same, for the treatment or prophylaxis of inflammatory, autoimmune and hyper- or abnormally proliferative diseases and disorders.

Abstract: New chemiluminescent compounds, stable in aqueous buffers, for use in biological assaying include acridane-based compounds and 1,2-dioxetanes. Among the new acridane-based compounds are water-soluble acridanes, enhancer coupled acridanes, bis and tris-acridanes as well as acridane-1,2-dioxetanes. Among the new 1,2-dioxetanes are electron deficient group-containing dioxetanes and tethered bis-1,2-dioxetanes. The 1,2-dioxetanes are useful as substrates for various enzymes. The acridanes can be admixed with an oxidizing agent. an aqueous buffer and, optionally, a stabilizer to form a substrate or reagent formulation useful for assaying, inter alia, HRP.

Abstract: New chemiluminescent compounds, stable in aqueous buffers, for use in biological assaying include acridane-based compounds and 1,2-dioxetanes. Among the new acridane-based compounds are water-soluble acridanes, enhancer coupled acridanes, bis and tris-acridanes as well as acridane-1,2-dioxetanes. Among the new 1,2-dioxetanes are electron deficient group-containing dioxetanes and tethered bis-1,2-dioxetanes. The 1,2-dioxetanes are useful as substrates for various enzymes. The acridanes can be admixed with an oxidizing agent. an aqueous buffer and, optionally, a stabilizer to form a substrate or reagent formulation useful for assaying, inter alia, HRP.

Abstract: Pyrandione, thiopyrandione and cyclohexanetrione compounds, which are suitable for use as herbicides.

Abstract: The present invention provides curcumol derivatives of the following formula (I) or pharmaceutical acceptable salts thereof: wherein, Y is selected from the group consisting of ?CHR2, —CH2R2, ?O, ?—OH or —OR1;R1 is selected from H, R, RCO or HO3S; and R is selected from the group consisting of H; saturated or unsaturated linear C1-10 hydrocarbon group and the like; R2 is selected from the group consisting of F; Cl; Br; I; H; —OH; —OR; —HSO3 and the like; with the proviso that both R1 and R2 are not H. The present invention also provides anti-tumor or antiviral pharmaceutical compositions comprising said derivatives or pharmaceutical acceptable salts thereof. The present invention further provides the use of said derivatives or pharmaceutical acceptable salts thereof in the preparation of a medicament for prophylaxis and/or treatment tumor or an antiviral medicament.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fumagillol derivative, pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and a method for preparing the same. The compounds of the present invention can be prepared through acylation, hydrolysis and alkylation. The compound of the present invention can be prepared in the form of a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or inclusion compound. The present invention provides fumagillol derivatives having the following characteristics: increased inhibiting effect on angiogenesis, low toxicity, excellent solubility and chemical stability as compared to conventional angiogenesis inhibitors. The compounds of the present invention can be used as an anti-cancer medicine, inhibitor of cancer metastasis, or the therapeutic agent for treating rheumatic arthritis, psoriasis, diabetic retinitis or obesity.

Abstract: Compounds of formulas 1 through 17 provided in the specification specifically or selectively inhibit either the cytochrome P450RAI-1 enzyme or the cytochrome P450RAI-2 enzyme.

Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted chromanol derivatives, to processes for their preparation, to their use on their own or in combination for the treatment and/or prevention of diseases and to their use for preparing medicaments for the treatment and/or prevention of diseases, in particular for the treatment and/or prevention of cardiovascular disorders.

Abstract: Provided herein are 5-demethoxyfumagillol and its derivatives. Also provided herein are methods of making the 5-demethoxyfumagillol and derivatives. Also provided herein are biological activities of the 5-demethoxyfumagillol and derivatives and methods of using same for treating diseases.

Abstract: The present invention provides synthetic methods and compositions for treatment of autoimmune and anti-inflammatory disorders comprising administering an effective amount of a derivative of triptolide alone or in combination or alternation with other anti-autoimmune or anti-inflammatory compounds.

Abstract: A battery capable of improving the cycle characteristics is provided. The battery includes a cathode and an anode oppositely arranged with a separator in between, and an electrolytic solution. At least one of the cathode, the anode, the separator, and the electrolytic solution contains a sulfone compound having an acid anhydride group and a sulfonyl group.