Abstract: Described herein are certain steroid derivative compounds, for example of formula (I): wherein X1, X2, X3 L, and Ar are as defined herein, pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds, the use of such compounds and compositions to specifically target glucocorticoid action, and the use of such compounds and compositions in the treatment of acute and chronic inflammatory conditions, in particular rheumatoid arthritis, haematological and other malignancies, and for causing immunosuppression in the prevention or treatment of transplant rejection, as well as methods of preparing such compounds.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula (I) or its salts or pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives wherein R1, R2, R3, X1, and A are defined herein. The compounds are useful as potassium ion channel inhibitors.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula (I) or its salts or pharmaceutically acceptable derivatives wherein R1, R2, R3, X1, and A are defined herein. The compounds are useful as potassium ion channel inhibitors.

Abstract: Thienopyridine compounds which are potassium channel inhibitors are described. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds and their use in the treatment or prevention of cancer, arrhythmias, autoimmune diseases and inflammatory diseases, including gastric cancer, atrial fibrillation, type-2 diabetes mellitus, rheumatoid arthritis, type-1 diabetes, inflammatory bowel disorder and demyelinating disorders such as multiple sclerosis are also disclosed.