Abstract: Compounds are provided which have the formula: wherein the variables are as defined herein. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions, kits and articles of manufacture which contain such compounds, methods and intermediates useful for making the compounds, and methods of using the compounds to activate glucokinase.

Abstract: Compounds of the following formula are provided for use with kinases: wherein the variables are as defined herein. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions, kits and articles of manufacture comprising such compounds; methods and intermediates useful for making the compounds; and methods of using said compounds.

Abstract: Compounds, pharmaceutical compositions, kits and methods are provided for use with glucokinase that comprise a compound selected from the group consisting of formula (I) wherein the variables are as defined herein.

Abstract: Compounds are provided for use with hexokinases that comprise: wherein the variables are as defined herein. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions, kits and articles of manufacture comprising such compounds; methods and intermediates useful for making the compounds; and methods of using said compounds.

Abstract: Compounds are provided for use with hexokinases that comprise: wherein the variables are as defined herein. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions, kits and articles of manufacture comprising such compounds; methods and intermediates useful for making the compounds; and methods of using said compounds.

Abstract: Compounds of the following formula are provided for use with kinases: wherein the variables are as defined herein. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions, kits and articles of manufacture comprising such compounds; methods and intermediates useful for making the compounds; and methods of using said compounds.

Abstract: Compounds of the following formula are provided for use with kinases: wherein the variables are as defined herein. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions, kits and articles of manufacture comprising such compounds; methods and intermediates useful for making the compounds; and methods of using said compounds.

Abstract: Compounds, pharmaceutical compositions, kits and methods are provided for use with glucokinase that comprise a compound selected from the group consisting of: wherein the variables are as defined herein.

Abstract: Compounds, pharmaceuticals, kits and methods are provided for use with DPP-IV inhibitors comprising Formula I: wherein the substituents are as described herein.

Abstract: Compounds, pharmaceutical compositions, kits and methods are provided for use with hydroxysteroid dehydrogenases that comprise a compound selected from the group consisting of: wherein the variables are as defined herein.

Abstract: The present invention provides PLK inhibitors of the formula wherein the variables are as defined herein. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions, kits and articles of manufacture comprising such compounds; methods and intermediates useful for making the compounds; and methods of using the compounds.

Abstract: Compounds, pharmaceutical compositions, kits and methods are provided for use with glucokinase that comprise a compound selected from the group consisting of formula (I) wherein the variables are as defined herein.

Abstract: Compounds of the following formula are provided for use with kinases: wherein the variables are as defined herein. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions, kits and articles of manufacture comprising such compounds; methods and intermediates useful for making the compounds; and methods of using said compounds.

Abstract: Compounds of the following formula are provided for use with kinases: wherein the variables are as defined herein. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions, kits and articles of manufacture comprising such compounds; methods and intermediates useful for making the compounds; and methods of using said compounds.

Abstract: Compounds, pharmaceutical compositions, kits and methods are provided for use with kinases that comprise a compound of the formula: wherein R1, R2, R3, Q, U, V, W, X, and Y are as defined herein.

Abstract: Histone deacetylase inhibitors and uses thereof are provided that have the general formula wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 are each independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, a substituted or unsubstituted straight chained C1-12 alkyl, C2-12 aminoalkyl or C2-12 oxaalkyl, and a substituted and unsubstituted 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8 membered ring, with the proviso that R3 and R4 are not both hydrogen; R5 is selected from the group consisting of a carbonyl, a substituted or unsubstituted C1-3 alkyl, a substituted or unsubstituted —C1-3 alkyl-C(O), a substituted or unsubstituted —C(O)—C1-3 alkyl, and a substituted or unsubstituted —C(O)C(O)C1-3 alkyl; M is a substituent capable of complexing with a protein metal ion; and L is a substituent comprising a chain of 3-12 atoms connecting the M substituent to the carbon atom alpha to the L substituent.

Abstract: Compounds that may be used to inhibit histone deacetylase having the formula Z-Q-L-M or Z-L-M wherein M is a substituent capable of complexing with a deacetylase catalytic site and/or a metal ion; L is a substituent providing between 0-10 atoms separation between the M substituent and the remainder of the compound; and Z and Q are as defined herein.

Abstract: Compounds that may be used to inhibit histone deacetylase having the formula Z-Q-L-M or Z-L-M wherein M is a substituent capable of complexing with a deacetylase catalytic site and/or a metal ion; L is a substituent providing between 0-10 atoms separation between the M substituent and the remainder of the compound; and Z and Q are as defined herein.

Abstract: Compounds that may be used to inhibit histone deacetylase having the formula Z-Q-L-M or Z-L-M wherein M is a substituent capable of complexing with a deacetylase catalytic site and/or a metal ion; L is a substituent providing between 0–10 atoms separation between the M substituent and the remainder of the compound; and Z and Q are as defined herein.

Abstract: Histone deacetylase inhibitors and uses thereof are provided that have the general formula wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 are each independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, a substituted or unsubstituted straight chained C1-12 alkyl, C2-12 aminoalkyl or C2-12 oxaalkyl, and a substituted and unsubstituted 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8 membered ring, with the proviso that R3 and R4 are not both hydrogen; R5 is selected from the group consisting of a carbonyl, a substituted or unsubstituted C1-3 alkyl, a substituted or unsubstituted —C1-3 alkyl-C(O), a substituted or unsubstituted —C(O)—C1-3 alkyl, and a substituted or unsubstituted —C(O)C(O)C1-3 alkyl; M is a substituent capable of complexing with a protein metal ion; and L is a substituent comprising a chain of 3–12 atoms connecting the M substituent to the carbon atom alpha to the L substituent.