Abstract: The described subject matter relates to the use of incensole, incensole acetate, and derivatives thereof, for the treatment, prevention or amelioration of diseases or conditions, including inflammatory-associated conditions; a disease or condition where neuroprotection is required; and a disease or condition selected from depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive behaviors, deterioration in cognitive function, and deterioration in neurobehavioral function. Pharmaceutical compositions and method of treatment, prevention or amelioration of the above-mentioned diseases or conditions are also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition for modulation of at least one bacteria-related parameter comprising oxazaborolidine derivative compounds. The invention additionally relates to new oxazaborolidine derivative compounds. The invention further relates to a composition for decreasing bacterial growth, a composition for increasing the susceptibility of bacteria to the cytotoxic effects of other antibacterial agents, and a pharmaceutical composition comprising as an active ingredient an oxazaborolidine derivative compound. Methods for modulating at least one bacteria-related parameter, for preventing, decreasing or eliminating bacterial growth, and for making bacteria more susceptible to other antibacterial compounds are also described.