Abstract: The present invention discloses compounds of Formula (I), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters thereof: which inhibit the Apoptosis signal-regulating kinase 1 (ASK-1), which associated with autoimmune disorders, neurodegenerative disorders, inflammatory diseases, chronic kidney disease, cardiovascular disease. The present invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the aforementioned compounds for administration to a subject suffering from ASK-1 related disease. The invention also relates to methods of treating an ASK-1 related disease in a subject by administering a pharmaceutical composition comprising the compounds of the present invention. The present invention specifically relates to methods of treating ASK-1 associated with hepatic steatosis, including non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and non-alcohol steatohepatitis disease (NASH).

Abstract: A system for filtering a gas-solids mixture, comprises: a housing a separating body dividing the housing in a raw gas chamber and a clean gas chamber, the raw gas chamber being accessible via an inlet for the gas-solids mixture and the clean gas chamber comprising an outlet for discharging a cleaned gas; a number of filter elements suspended from the separating body; lower ends of the filter elements being connected to a support grid the support grid comprising a number of arms; one or more cleaning elements provided on the arms of the support grid for cleaning thereof.

Abstract: The present invention discloses compounds of Formula (I), or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, ester, stereoisomer, tautomer, solvate, hydrate, or combination thereof: which inhibit the Apoptosis signal-regulating kinase 1 (ASK-1), which associated with autoimmune disorders, neurodegenerative disorders, inflammatory diseases, chronic kidney disease, cardiovascular disease. The present invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the aforementioned compounds for administration to a subject suffering from ASK-1 related disease. The invention also relates to methods of treating an ASK-1 related disease in a subject by administering a pharmaceutical composition comprising the compounds of the present invention. The present invention specifically relates to methods of treating ASK-1 associated with hepatic steatosis, including non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and non-alcohol steatohepatitis disease (NASH).

Abstract: The present invention discloses compounds of Formula (I), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and esters thereof: which inhibit the Apoptosis signal-regulating kinase 1 (ASK-1), which associated with autoimmune disorders, neurodegenerative disorders, inflammatory diseases, chronic kidney disease, cardiovascular disease. The present invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the aforementioned compounds for administration to a subject suffering from ASK-1 related disease. The invention also relates to methods of treating an ASK-1 related disease in a subject by administering a pharmaceutical composition comprising the compounds of the present invention. The present invention specifically relates to methods of treating ASK-1 associated with hepatic steatosis, including non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and non-alcohol steatohepatitis disease (NASH).

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of Formula I: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and methods of using these compounds to treat or prevent a disease or disorder mediated by FXR. Specifically, the present invention relates to isoxazole derivatives useful as agonists for FXR and methods for their preparation and use.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of Formula I: pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and methods of using these compounds to treat or prevent a disease or disorder mediated as FXR modulators. Specifically, the present invention relates to isoxazole derivatives useful as agonists for FXR, and methods for their preparation and use.

Abstract: The embodiments of the present invention disclose a method and apparatus for joint optimization of multi-UAV task assignment and path planning.

Abstract: The embodiments of the present invention disclose a method and apparatus for joint optimization of multi-UAV task assignment and path planning.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of Formula I: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and methods of using these compounds to treat or prevent a disease or disorder mediated as FXR modulators. Specifically, the present invention relates to isoxazole derivatives useful as agonists for FXR, and methods for their preparation and use.

Abstract: The present invention discloses compounds of Formula (I), or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, ester, stereoisomer, tautomer, solvate, hydrate, or combination thereof: which inhibit the Apoptosis signal-regulating kinase 1 (ASK-1), which associated with autoimmune disorders, neurodegenerative disorders, inflammatory diseases, chronic kidney disease, cardiovascular disease. The present invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the aforementioned compounds for administration to a subject suffering from ASK-1 related disease. The invention also relates to methods of treating an ASK-1 related disease in a subject by administering a pharmaceutical composition comprising the compounds of the present invention. The present invention specifically relates to methods of treating ASK-1 associated with hepatic steatosis, including non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and non-alcohol steatohepatitis disease (NASH).

Abstract: The present invention relates to processes for preparing compounds of Formula (I) and compounds of Formula (II): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof. These compounds and pharmaceutical compositions are useful as FXR or TGRS modulators. Specifically, the present invention relates to bile acid derivatives and methods for their preparation and use.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of Formula I, pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and methods of using these compounds to treat or prevent a disease or disorder mediated as FXR modulators. Specifically, the present invention relates to isoxazole derivatives useful as agonists for FXR, and methods for their preparation and use.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of Formula I, pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and methods of using these compounds to treat or prevent a disease or disorder mediated as FXR modulators. Specifically, the present invention relates to isoxazole derivatives useful as agonists for FXR, and methods for their preparation and use.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of Formula I: pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and methods of using these compounds to treat or prevent a disease or disorder mediated as FXR modulators. Specifically, the present invention relates to isoxazole derivatives useful as agonists for FXR, and methods for their preparation and use.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds represented by Formula I, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs and esters thereof, The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and methods of using this compounds for treating FXR-mediated or TGR5-mediated diseases or conditions.

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention provides compounds represented by Formula I, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters, stereoisomers, tautomers, solvates, and combinations thereof, pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and the use of these compounds for treating a viral infection in a subject.

Abstract: The present invention discloses compounds of Formula I or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters, or prodrugs thereof: which inhibit serine protease activity, particularly the activity of hepatitis C virus (HCV) NS3-NS4A protease. Consequently, the compounds of the present invention interfere with the life cycle of the hepatitis C virus and are also useful as antiviral agents. The present invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the aforementioned compounds for administration to a subject suffering from HCV infection. The invention also relates to methods of treating an HCV infection in a subject by administering a pharmaceutical composition comprising the compounds of the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to processes for preparing a compound of Formula I: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof. These compounds and pharmaceutical compositions are useful as FXR or TGR5 modulators. Specifically, the present invention relates to bile acid derivatives and methods for their preparation and use. The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of a compound (II) and its salts and derivatives which are useful intermediates in the synthesis of biologically active molecules, especially in the synthesis of FXR and TGR5 modulators. The present invention also relates to a process for the preparation of a compound (III) and its diethylamine salt.

Abstract: Techniques for specifying and implementing programs. A graphical program is created in a graphical specification and constraint language that allows specification of a model of computation and explicit declaration of constraints in response to user input. The graphical program includes a specified model of computation, a plurality of interconnected functional blocks that visually indicate functionality of the graphical program in accordance with the specified model of computation, and specifications or constraints for the graphical program or at least one of the functional blocks in the graphical program. The specified model of computation and specifications or constraints are useable to analyze the graphical program or generate a program or simulation.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of Formula I, Pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and methods of using these compounds to prevent or treat FXR-mediated or TGR5-mediated diseases or conditions.