Abstract: The present disclosure provides BET inhibitors of the formula: wherein the variables are defined herein, as well as pharmaceutical compositions thereof. The present disclosure also provides methods of treating a patient comprising administering a bromo- and extra-terminal (BET) domain inhibitor for the treatment of FSHD which modulates DUX4 expression. In some embodiments, the present methods comprise using one or more BET inhibitors as a therapeutic agent for the treatment of FSHD patients including patients who are being treated with one or more palliative treatments such as therapy and/or agents which lead to increased muscle mass.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods of treating a patient comprising administering a p38 inhibitor for the treatment of FSHD. In some embodiments, the present methods comprise using one or more p38 inhibitors as a therapeutic agent for the treatment of FSHD patients including patients who are being treated with one or more palliative treatments such as therapy and/or agents which lead to increased muscle mass.

Abstract: The use of BETi as a potential treatment for FSHD is provided. Specifically, the use of BETi, and particularly selective BETi for BRD4, are shown to inhibit DUX4 expression which is expected to result in a decrease in the severity of symptoms of FSHD. Further, the treatments are shown to work when pulsed as opposed to continuous. This allows for a BETi to be supplied to a human in a pulse, and then allows the human to not need any additional treatment for a window at least as long as the one of the treatment pulse.

Abstract: The use of BETi as a potential treatment for FSHD is provided. Specifically, the use of BETi, and particularly selective BETi for BRD4, are shown to inhibit DUX4 expression which is expected to result in a decrease in the severity of symptoms of FSHD. Further, the treatments are shown to work when pulsed as opposed to continuous. This allows for a BETi to be supplied to a human in a pulse, and then allows the human to not need any additional treatment for a window at least as long as the one of the treatment pulse.

Abstract: The use of BETi as a potential treatment for FSHD is provided. Specifically, the use of BETi, and particularly selective BETi for BRD4, are shown to inhibit DUX4 expression which is expected to result in a decrease in the severity of symptoms of FSHD. Further, the treatments are shown to work when pulsed as opposed to continuous. This allows for a BETi to be supplied to a human in a pulse, and then allows the human to not need any additional treatment for a window at least as long as the one of the treatment pulse.