Abstract: Compounds useful as antimicrobials are provided, as are methods of use and preparation of such compounds and compositions containing such compounds. In one embodiment, the compounds are derivatives having a carbapenem core, and are useful for treating a microorganism infection.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to phenyl carboxamide compounds which are inhibitors of the beta-secretase enzyme and that are useful in the treatment of diseases in which the beta-secretase enzyme is involved, such as Alzheimer's disease. The invention is also directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and the use of these compounds and compositions in the treatment of such diseases in which the beta-secretase enzyme is involved.

Abstract: Methods for the analysis of receptor-ligand pairs are herein described. The methods can provide information about the binding affinity of a ligand to a receptor or can provide information about the binding kinetics of a ligand to a receptor. In some instances, the methods provide a very general system for evaluating and/or optimizing receptor-ligand interactions, which can be applied to a variety of types of receptor-ligand interactions, for example protein-small molecule interactions.

Abstract: A general system for screening targets (e.g., biomolecules) is described. The screening can be used to discover compounds that bind to a naturally occurring low activity or inactive state of a target and act as inhibitors of the target function as seen in subsequent biological assays.