Abstract: A process of manufacturing biologically active compounds, their analogs, pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, polymorphs, isotopic variants, and intermediates thereof. Notably, the compounds of the formula IA, 1B, 1C. 1D. 1E, 1F and IG for which novel processes have been disclosed, selectively act on the cannabinoid receptors, and with high affinity. The processes for the preparation of the compounds enable the syntheses of cannabinoid modulators on a large-scale that are eco-friendly and economically viable. Additionally, the processes disclosed enable the synthesis of cannabinoid modulators with high purity and in high yield for their use in making drug substance and drug products.

Abstract: Provided herein are compounds and pharmaceutical compositions for selectively inhibiting serine hydrolase a/b-hydrolase domain 6 (ABHD6) and dually inhibiting ABHD6 and monoacylglycerol lipase (MGL). The compounds and pharmaceutical compositions disclosed herein are useful for treating a number of therapeutic conditions related to cannabinergic receptor function such as pain, inflammation, neuropathy, neurodegenerative diseases, anxiety disorders, motor function disorder, metabolic disorder, glaucoma and chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting and cancer.

Abstract: Neutral antagonists of the CB1 cannabinoid receptor, means for identifying neutral antagonists of the CB1 cannabinoid receptor, and uses thereof. Antagonists of the CB1 cannabinoid receptor can be used to prevent, treat or reduce the severity of various medical conditions and symptoms, including, but not limited to obesity, appetite disorder, another metabolic disorder, drug addiction and/or mental illness. Administering neutral CB1 cannabinoid receptor antagonists in place of or in combination with known CB1 cannabinoid receptor antagonists or inverse CB1 cannabinoid receptor agonists in an individual or animal to treat a medical condition with a reduction of unwanted side effects.

Abstract: Neutral antagonists of the CB1 cannabinoid receptor, means for identifying neutral antagonists of the CB1 cannabinoid receptor, and uses thereof. Antagonists of the CB1 cannabinoid receptor can be used to prevent, treat or reduce the severity of various medical conditions and symptoms, including, but not limited to obesity, appetite disorder, another metabolic disorder, drug addiction and/or mental illness. Administering neutral CB1 cannabinoid receptor antagonists in place of or in combination with known CB1 cannabinoid receptor antagonists or inverse CB1 cannabinoid receptor agonists in an individual or animal to treat a medical condition with a reduction of unwanted side effects.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel ring containing phospholipids represented by the structural formula A-X—PO3—W and physiologically acceptable salts thereof and a process for the preparation of these compounds. The compounds can be used for the treatment of protozoal diseases and especially leishmaniasis.