Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods for the treatment of glomerulonephritis. In one embodiment, the invention provides a compound of formula (I) R-L-CO—X??(I) (wherein R is a C10-24 unsaturated hydrocarbon group optionally interrupted by one or more heteroatoms or groups of heteroatoms selected from S, O, N, SO, SO2, said hydrocarbon group comprising at least 4 non-conjugated double bonds; L is a linking group forming a bridge of 1 to 5 atoms between the R group and the carbonyl CO; and X is an electron withdrawing group) or a salt thereof for use in the treatment of glomerulonephritis.

Abstract: Psoriasis is a common, chronic, inflammatory skin disorder. This invention provides the use of a compound of formula (I) R—CO—X (Wherein R is a C16-24 unsaturated hydrocarbon group optionally interrupted by ?, ?, ?, or ? to the carbonyl group by a heteroatom or group of heteroatoms selected from S, O, N, SO, SO2 said hydrocarbon group comprising at least 5 non-conjugated double bonds; and X is an electron withdrawing group) in the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of psoriasis.

Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods for the treatment of glomerulonephritis. In one embodiment, the invention provides a compound of formula (I) R-L-CO—X??(I) (wherein R is a C10-24 unsaturated hydrocarbon group optionally interrupted by one or more heteroatoms or groups of heteroatoms selected from S, O, N, SO, SO2, said hydrocarbon group comprising at least 4 non-conjugated double bonds; L is a linking group forming a bridge of 1 to 5 atoms between the R group and the carbonyl CO; and X is an electron withdrawing group) or a salt thereof for use in the treatment of glomerulonephritis.

Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods for the treatment of glomerulonephritis. In one embodiment, the invention provides a compound of formula (I) R-L-CO—X??(I) (wherein R is a C10-24 unsaturated hydrocarbon group optionally interrupted by one or more heteroatoms or groups of heteroatoms selected from S, O, N, SO, SO2, said hydrocarbon group comprising at least 4 non-conjugated double bonds; L is a linking group forming a bridge of 1 to 5 atoms between the R group and the carbonyl CO; and X is an electron withdrawing group) or a salt thereof for use in the treatment of glomerulonephritis.

Abstract: Psoriasis is a common, chronic, inflammatory skin disorder. This invention provides the use of a compound of formula (I) R—CO—X (Wherein R is a C16-24 unsaturated hydrocarbon group optionally interrupted by ?, ?, ?, or ? to the carbonyl group by a heteroatom or group of heteroatoms selected from S, O, N, SO, SO2 said hydrocarbon group comprising at least 5 non-conjugated double bonds; and X is an electron withdrawing group) in the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of psoriasis.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I) R-L-CO—X ??(I) (wherein R is a C10-24 unsaturated hydrocarbon group optionally interrupted by one or more heteroatoms or groups of heteroatoms selected from S, O, N, SO, SO2, said hydrocarbon group comprising at least 4 non-conjugated double bonds; L is a linking group forming a bridge of 1 to 5 atoms between the R group and the carbonyl CO; and X is an electron withdrawing group) for use in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.

Abstract: Psoriasis is a common, chronic, inflammatory skin disorder. This invention provides the use of a compound of formula (I) R—CO—X) (Wherein R is a C16-24 unsaturated hydrocarbon group optionally interrupted by ?, ?, ?, or ? to the carbonyl group by a heteroatom or group of heteroatoms selected from S, O, N, SO, SO2 said hydrocarbon group comprising at least 5 non-conjugated double bonds; and X is an electron withdrawing group) in the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of psoriasis.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I) R-L-CO—X (I) (wherein R is a C10-24 unsaturated hydrocarbon group optionally interrupted by one or more heteroatoms or groups of heteroatoms selected from S, O, N, SO, SO2, said hydrocarbon group comprising at least 4 non-conjugated double bonds; L is a linking group forming a bridge of 1 to 5 atoms between the R group and the carbonyl CO; and X is an electron withdrawing group) or a salt thereof for use in the treatment of glomerulonephritis.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula (I) wherein X is O or S; R1 is H, OH, SH, nitro, NH2, NHC1-6alkyl, N(C1-6alkyl)2, halo, haloC1-6alkyl, CN, C1-6-alkyl, OC1-6alkyl, C1-6alkylCOOH, C1-6alkylCOOC1-6alkyl, C2-6-alkenyl, C3-10cycloalkyl, C6-10aryl, C1-6alkylC6-10aryl, heterocyclyl, heteroaryl, CONH2, CONHC1-6alkyl, CON(C1-6alkyl)2, OCOC1-6alkyl, or is an acidic group, such as a group comprising a carboxyl, phosphate, phosphinate, sulfate, sulfonate, or tetrazolyl group; R2 is as defined for R1 or R1 and R2 taken together can form a 6-membered aromatic ring optionally substituted by up to 4 groups R5; R3 is H, halo (preferably fluoro), or CHal3 (preferably CF3), each R5 is defined as for R1; V1 is a covalent bond or a C1-20alkyl group, or C2-20-mono or multiply unsaturated alkenyl group; said alkyl or alkenyl groups being optionally interupted by one or more heteroatoms selected from O, NH, N(C1-6 alkyl), S, SO, or SO2; M1 is absent or is a C5-10 cyclic group or a C5-15 aromatic group; and R4 is H,

Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods for the treatment of glomerulonephritis. In one embodiment, the invention provides a compound of formula (I) R-L-CO—X??(I) (wherein R is a C10-24 unsaturated hydrocarbon group optionally interrupted by one or more heteroatoms or groups of heteroatoms selected from S, O, N, SO, SO2, said hydrocarbon group comprising at least 4 non-conjugated double bonds; L is a linking group forming a bridge of 1 to 5 atoms between the R group and the carbonyl CO; and X is an electron withdrawing group) or a salt thereof for use in the treatment of glomerulonephritis.

Abstract: Psoriasis is a common, chronic, inflammatory skin disorder. This invention provides the use of a compound of formula (I) R—CO—X) (Wherein R is a C16-24 unsaturated hydrocarbon group optionally interrupted by ?, ?, ?, or ? to the carbonyl group by a heteroatom or group of heteroatoms selected from S, O, N, SO, SO2 said hydrocarbon group comprising at least 5 non-conjugated double bonds; and X is an electron withdrawing group) in the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of psoriasis.

Abstract: Psoriasis is a common, chronic, inflammatory skin disorder. This invention provides the use of a compound of formula (I) R—CO—X (Wherein R is a C16-24 unsaturated hydrocarbon group optionally interrupted ?, ?, ?, or ? to the carbonyl group by a heteroatom or group of heteroatoms selected from S, O, N, SO, SO2 said hydrocarbon group comprising at least 5 non-conjugated double bonds; and X is an electron withdrawing group) in the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of psoriasis.