Abstract: This invention is in the field of medicinal chemistry. In particular, the invention relates to a new class of small-molecules having a thiopyrimidinone structure which function as inhibitors of ALDH protein, and their use as therapeutics for the treatment of cancer and other diseases.

Abstract: Provided herein are compounds and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, lipid particles comprising such compounds or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and compositions of the foregoing that can be used to reduce immune intolerance in a subject, for example, to treat autoimmune disorders, or in combination with an antigenic therapy, such as a protein or gene therapy, to improve the efficacy of the antigenic therapy. The compounds have the following structural formula: wherein values for the variables (e.g., Ring A, L, R1, R2, R3, m) are as described herein.

Abstract: Glucosylceramide synthase inhibitors and compositions containing the same are disclosed. Methods of using the glucosylceramide synthase inhibitors in the treatment of diseases and conditions wherein inhibition of glucosylceramide synthase provides a benefit, like Gaucher disease and Fabry disease, also are disclosed.

Abstract: Provided herein are compounds and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, lipid particles comprising such compounds or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and compositions of the foregoing that can be used to reduce immune intolerance in a subject, for example, to treat autoimmune disorders, or in combination with an antigenic therapy, such as a protein or gene therapy, to improve the efficacy of the antigenic therapy. The compounds have the following structural formula: wherein values for the variables (e.g., Ring A, L, R1, R2, R3, m) are as described herein.

Abstract: Provided herein are compounds and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, lipid particles comprising such compounds or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof and compositions of the foregoing that can be used to reduce immune intolerance in a subject, for example, to treat autoimmune disorders, or in combination with an antigenic therapy, such as a protein or gene therapy, to improve the efficacy of the antigenic therapy. The compounds have the following structural formula: wherein values for the variables (e.g., Ring A, L, R1, R2, R3, m) are as described herein.

Abstract: Glucosylceramide synthase inhibitors and compositions containing the same are disclosed. Methods of using the glucosylceramide synthase inhibitors in the treatment of diseases and conditions wherein inhibition of glucosylceramide synthase provides a benefit, like Gaucher disease and Fabry disease, also are disclosed.

Abstract: Glucosylceramide synthase inhibitors and compositions containing the same are disclosed. Methods of using the glucosylceramide synthase inhibitors in the treatment of diseases and conditions wherein inhibition of glucosylceramide synthase provides a benefit, like Gaucher disease and Fabry disease, also are disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are inhibitors of Rho/MRTF/SRF-mediated gene transcription, and methods for their use in treating or preventing diseases such as cancer and fibrosis. In particular, disclosed herein are compounds of Formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof: wherein the substituents are as described.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are inhibitors of gene transcription mediated by myocardin-related transcription factor and serum response factor, or both myocardin-related transcription factor and serum response factor (“MRTF/SRF”), and methods for their use in treating or preventing cancer and fibrosis. In particular, disclosed herein are compounds of Formula (I) and Formula (II), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof: wherein the substituents are as described.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are inhibitors of Rho/MRTF/SRF-mediated gene transcription, and methods for their use in treating or preventing diseases such as cancer and fibrosis. In particular, disclosed herein are compounds of Formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof: wherein the substituents are as described.

Abstract: This invention is in the field of medicinal chemistry. In particular, the invention relates to a new class of small-molecules having a thiopyrimidinone structure which function as inhibitors of ALDH protein, and their use as therapeutics for the treatment of cancer and other diseases.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are novel GRK inhibitors and methods for their use in treating or preventing heart disease, such as cardiac failure, cardiac hypertrophy, and hypertension. In particular, disclosed herein are compounds of Formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the substituents are as described.

Abstract: Glucosylceramide synthase inhibitors and compositions containing the same are disclosed. Methods of using the glucosylceramide synthase inhibitors in the treatment of diseases and conditions wherein inhibition of glucosylceramide synthase provides a benefit, like Gaucher disease and Fabry disease, also are disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are novel GRK2 inhibitors and methods for their use in treating or preventing heart disease, such as cardiac failure, cardiac hypertrophy, and hypertension. In particular, disclosed herein are compounds of Formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: wherein the substituents are as described.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are novel GRK inhibitors and methods for their use in treating or preventing heart disease, such as cardiac failure, cardiac hypertrophy, and hypertension. In particular, disclosed herein are compounds of Formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the substituents are as described.

Abstract: Glucosylceramide synthase inhibitors and compositions containing the same are disclosed. Methods of using the glucosylceramide synthase inhibitors in the treatment of diseases and conditions wherein inhibition of glucosylceramide synthase provides a benefit, like Gaucher disease and Fabry disease, also are disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are novel GRK2 inhibitors and methods for their use in treating or preventing heart disease, such as cardiac failure, cardiac hypertrophy, and hypertension. In particular, disclosed herein are compounds of Formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: wherein the substituents are as described.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula I: and salts thereof. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of formula I, processes for preparing compounds of formula I, intermediates useful for preparing compounds of formula I and therapeutic methods for treating cancer using compounds of formula I.

Abstract: The present invention relates to hydroxamate compounds and pharmaceutical compositions that are useful for treating and/or preventing metabolic inflammation mediated diseases such as diabetes, obesity, hypertension, dyslipidemia, a neurodegenerative disorder (e.g., Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, or Huntington's disease), or any combination thereof. Moreover, the present invention also provides methods of treatment for these diseases or disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to chemical compounds, methods for their discovery, and their therapeutic and research use. In particular, the present invention provides compounds as therapeutic agents against bacterial infections (e.g., biofilms).