METHODS AND COMPOUNDS FOR MODULATING INHERITED GENETIC DISEASES

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Application No. 63/352,397, filed June 15, 2022, and U.S. Application No. 63/482,751, filed February 1, 2023, both of which are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety.

FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE

[0002] Disclosed herein are new chimeric heterocyclic polyamide compounds and compositions and their application as pharmaceuticals for the treatment of diseases. Methods to modulate the expression of a target gene comprising the CTG trinucleotide repeat sequence in a human or animal subject are also provided for the treatment of diseases such as myotonic dystrophy type 1 (“DM!”) or Fuchs’ endothelial dystrophy or Fuchs’ endothelial corneal dystrophy (“FECD”).

BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE

[0003] The disclosure relates to the treatment of inherited genetic diseases characterized by overproduction of mRNA.

[0004] Myotonic dystrophy (“DM”), a member of the class of aliments known as muscular dystrophy, affects approximately 1 in 8000 people. DM is the most common form of muscular dystrophy among adultonset patients, with most DM cases being diagnosed after age 20. DM is characterized by the persistence of muscular contraction, and is associated with several symptoms, including muscular disorders and cataracts, and cardiac and respiratory disorders, both of which typically are seen later in the progression of the disease. Although treatment is available for the amelioration of associated symptoms, no cure is currently employed that can stop or reverse the progression of DM. Respiratory failure and cardiac dysrhythmia account for the most common causes of death amongst DM patients.

[0005] The most severe form of DM is myotonic dystrophy type 1 (“DM1”). DM1 is an autosomal dominant genetic disease, caused by a mutation of the dmpk gene. This gene codes for the myotonic dystrophy protein kinase (MDPK) protein, also known as myotonin-protein kinase. The MDPK protein can be found in muscular, cardiac, and neural tissue.

[0006] DM1 is induced by transcription of the defective dmpk gene in DM1 subjects. Normally, this gene contains a 3’ untranslated region with a count of 5-37 CTG trinucleotide repeats. In the DM1 genotype, this trinucleotide is expanded to a count of 50 to over 3,000 repeats, with most having over 1,000 repeats of the CTG sequence. The count tends to increase in descendants, resulting in an earlier age of onset for later generations. Furthermore, the count has been observed to increase in a subject’s lifetime, due possibly to aberrant DNA repair.

[0007] The progression of DM1 is attributed to “RNA toxicity” from dmpk mRNA having the expanded CTG region. This mRNA forms aggregates with certain proteins, and these aggregates interfere with the normal cellular function. Binding of defective mRNA to muscle blind proteins is perhaps a mechanism leading to the symptoms of DM1, particularly since muscle blind protein activity is required for proper muscle development in flies.

[0008] Fuchs’ endothelial dystrophy or Fuchs’ endothelial corneal dystrophy (“FECD”) is a noninflammatory, sporadic or autosomal dominant, dystrophy involving the endothelial layer of the cornea. With Fuchs’ dystrophy the cornea begins to swell causing glare, halos, and reduced visual acuity. The damage to the cornea in Fuchs’ endothelial dystrophy can be so severe as to cause corneal blindness. Fuchs' dystrophy has been classified into early -onset (first decade) and late-onset (fourth to the fifth decade) with a predominance of females in the latter. Early-onset Fuchs' has Collagen type 8 a2 chain involvement. Late- onset is characterized by Transcription factor 4 (TCF4), Transcription factor 8 (TCF8), ATP/GTP binding protein-like 1 (AGBL1), lipoxygenase homology domain 1 (LOXHD1), solute carrier family 4 member 11 (SLC4A11) gene and Transforming growth factor-P-induced and clusterin involvement.

[0009] In some embodiments, the methods provide for an effective treatment for a disease or disorder which is characterized by the presence of an excessive count of CTG trinucleotide repeat sequences in a target gene. In some embodiments, the pathology of the disease or disorder is due to the presence of mRNA containing an excessive count of CTG trinucleotide repeat sequences. In some embodiments, the pathology of the disease or disorder is due to the presence of a translation product containing an excessive count of glutamine amino acid residues. In some embodiments, the pathology of the disease or disorder is due to a loss of function in the translation product. In some embodiments, the pathology of the disease or disorder is due to a gain of function in the translation product. In some embodiments, the pathology of the disease or disorder can be alleviated by increasing the rate of transcription of the defective gene. In some embodiments, the pathology of die disease or disorder can be alleviated by decreasing die rate of transcription of the defective gene.

SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE

[0010] This disclosure utilizes regulatory molecules present in cell nuclei that control gene expression. Eukaryotic cells provide several mechanisms for controlling gene replication, transcription, and/or translation. Regulatory molecules that are produced by various biochemical mechanisms within the cell can modulate the various processes involved in the conversion of genetic information to cellular components. Several regulatory molecules are known to modulate the production of mRNA and, if directed to the target gene (for example, dmpk or tcf4), would modulate the production of the target gene mRNA that causes diseases such as, for example, DM1 or Fuchs’ Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy; and thus reverse the progress of these diseases.

[0011] The disclosure provides compounds and methods for recruiting a regulatory molecule into close proximity to the target gene comprising a CTG trinucleotide repeat sequence. The compounds disclosed herein contain a DNA binding moiety that will selectively bind to the target gene. The DNA binding moiety will bind selectively the characteristic CTG trinucleotide repeat sequence of dmpk or tcf4. The mechanism provides an effective treatment for DM1 of FECD, which is caused by the expression of defective dmpk or tcf4, respectively.

[0012] The DNA binding moiety comprises a polyamide segment that will bind selectively to the target CTG sequence. Polyamides designed by, for example, Dervan (U.S. Patent Nos. 9,630,950 and 8,524,899) and others can selectively bind to selected DNA sequences. These polyamides sit in the minor groove of double helical DNA and form hydrogen bonding interactions with the Watson-Crick base pairs. Polyamides that selectively bind to particular DNA sequences can be designed by linking monoamide building blocks according to established chemical rules. One building block is provided for each DNA base pair, with each building block binding noncovalently and selectively to one of the DNA base pairs: A/T, T/A, G/C, and C/G. Following this guideline, trinucleotides binds to molecules with three amide units, i.e. tri-amides. In general, these polyamides can orient in either direction of a DNA sequence.

[0013] In principle, longer DNA sequences can be targeted with higher specificity and/or higher affinity by combining a larger number of monoamide building blocks into longer polyamide chains. Ideally, the binding affinity for a polyamide would simply be equal to the sum of each individual monoamide/DNA base pair interaction and/or heterocycle/DNA base pair interaction. In practice, however, due to the geometric mismatch between the fairly rigid polyamide and DNA structures, longer polyamide sequences do not bind to longer DNA sequences as tightly as would be expected from a simple additive contribution. The geometric mismatch between longer polyamide sequences and longer DNA sequences induces an unfavorable geometric strain that subtracts from the binding affinity that would be otherwise expected.

[0014] Disclosed herein are compounds that comprise a polyamide moiety that can bind to one or more copies of the CTG trinucleotide repeat sequence, and can modulate the expression of a target gene comprising a CTG trinucleotide repeat sequence. Treatment of a subject with these compounds will modulate expression of the defective target gene, and this can reduce the occurrence, severity, or frequency of symptoms associated with the disease. Certain compounds disclosed herein will provide higher binding affinity and selectivity than has been observed previously for this class of compounds.

[0015] It should be understood, however, that the detailed description and the specific examples, while indicating specific embodiments, are given by way of illustration only, since various changes and modifications within the spirit and scope of the instant disclosure will become apparent to those skilled in the art from this detailed description.

INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE

[0016] All publications, patents, and patent applications mentioned in this specification are herein incorporated by reference to the same extent as if each individual publication, patent, or patent application was specifically and individually indicated to be incorporated by reference.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0017] The transcription modulator molecules described herein can be programmed to regulate the expression of a target gene containing a nucleotide repeat comprising CTG. The transcription modulator molecules contain DNA binding moieties that will selectively bind to one or more copies of the CTG trinucleotide repeat that is characteristic of the defective target gene (e.g., dmpk, tcf4, atxn8, or atxn80s). The molecules and compounds disclosed herein provide higher binding affinity and selectivity than has been observed previously for this class of compounds and can be more effective in treating diseases associated with the defective target gene.

[0018] Treatment of a subject with these compounds will modulate the expression of the defective target gene, and this can reduce the occurrence, severity, or frequency of symptoms associated with genetic disease (such as for example DM1 or FECD). The compounds described herein recruit the regulatory molecule to modulate the expression of the defective target gene and effectively treat and alleviate the symptoms associated with the diseases.

Compounds - Transcription modulator molecules

[0019] In some embodiments, the transcription modulator molecule is a compound having a DNA- binding moiety capable of noncovalently binding to a nucleotide repeat sequence comprising CTG. In some embodiments, the DNA binding moiety is a polyamide.

[0020] In some embodiments, the DNA binding moiety comprises one or more monomer subunits.

[0021] In some embodiments, the one or more subunits comprises -NH-Q-C(O)-, wherein Q is an optionally substituted Ce-Cio arylene, optionally substituted 4 to 10-membered heterocyclene, optionally substituted 5 to 10-membered heteroarylene, or an optionally substituted alkylene.

[0022] In some embodiments, the DNA-binding moiety comprises a polyamide of one or more of the following subunits selected from: , -NH-benzopyrazinylene-C(O)-, -NH-phenylene-C(O)-, -NH- pyridinylene-C(O)-, -NH-piperidinylene-C(O)-, -NH-pyrimidinylene-C(O)-, -NH-anthracenylene-C(O)-, -

NH-quinolinylene- , wherein each R’ is independently hydrogen, optionally substituted C1-C20 alkyl, optionally substituted C1-C20 heteroalkyl, optionally substituted C1-C20 haloalkyl, or optionally substituted C1-C20 alkylamino; and Z is H, NH2, Ci-Ce alkyl, Ci-Ce haloalkyl, or Ci- C ₆ alky l-NHz.

[0023] In some embodiments, the one or more subunits is independently selected from the group consisting of optionally substituted pyrrole carboxamide monomer, optionally substituted imidazole carboxamide monomer, optionally substituted 8-aminobutyric acid (gAB), and P-alanine (beta or P). In some embodiments, one or more of the polyamide backbone carbonyl groups (C=O), is replaced with an oxetane. In some embodiments, at least one of the polyamide backbone carbonyl groups is replaced with an oxetane.

[0024] In some embodiments, the polyamide comprises at least three aromatic carboxamide moieties selected to correspond to the nucleotide repeat sequence CTG and at least one aliphatic amino acid residue chosen from the group consisting of glycine, P-alanine, 8-aminobutyric acid, 2,4-diaminobutyric acid, and 5- aminovaleric acid. In some embodiments, the polyamide comprises one or more subunits selected from the group consisting of optionally substituted N-methylpyrrole carboxamide, optionally substituted N- methylimidazole carboxamide, P-alanine, and 6-aminobutyric acid. In some embodiments, the DNA-binding moiety comprises one 8-aminobutyric acid.

[0025] In an aspect, provided herein is a transcription modulator molecule having the structure of Formula (A), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof:

Formula (A), wherein: each X ¹ , X ² , X ³ , X ⁴ , X ⁵ , X ⁶ , X ⁷ , and X ⁸ is independently O or NR ² ; each Y ¹ , Y ² , Y ³ , Y ⁴ , Y ⁵ , Y ⁶ , Y ⁷ , and Y ⁸ is independently CH or N;

W ¹ is hydrogen, halogen, optionally substituted C1-C10 alkyl, -NR ^le C(O)R ^lf , -NR ^le C(O)NR ^le R ^lf , - C(O)NR ^le R ^lf , -OC(O)NR ^le R ^lf , -NR ^le C(O)OR ^lf , -N=C(N(PO(OR ^le ) ₂ , -Z _B -(CH ₂ )p ₃ -PO(OR ^le )2, or -Z _B - (CH ₂ ) _p3 -O-PO(OR ^le ) ₂ , wherein each R ^le is independently hydrogen, optionally substituted C1-C20 alkyl, optionally substituted C ₂ -C ₂ o alkenyl, optionally substituted C2-C20 alkynyl, optionally substituted C1-C20 heteroalkyl, optionally substituted C2-C20 heteroalkenyl, optionally substituted C2-C50 heteroalkynyl, or PEG1-50; each R ^lf is independently hydrogen, optionally substituted C1-C20 alkyl, optionally substituted C ₂ -C ₂ o alkenyl, optionally substituted C ₂ -C ₂ o alkynyl, optionally substituted Ci-C ₂ o heteroalkyl, optionally substituted C ₂ -C ₂ o heteroalkenyl, optionally substituted C ₂ -C ₂ o heteroalkynyl, PEG1-50, or AAHO; or R ^le and R ^lf together with the nitrogen to which they are attached form an optionally substituted 5 to 7- membered heterocycloalkyl, wherein each AA is independently a naturally occurring amino acid;

Z _B is N or O; and

P3 is 1-10;

W ² is hydrogen, optionally substituted Ci-C ₂ o alkyl, or optionally substituted Ci-C ₂ o heteroalkyl; or -L'-Z-R ⁴ . wherein

L ¹ is alkylene or heteroalkylene;

Z is absent, -C(O)-, or -C(=NH)-; and

R ⁴ is Ci-Ce alkyl, -OR ^4b , or -NR ^4a R ^4b ; wherein

R ^4a is hydrogen, optionally substituted Ci-C ₂ o alkyl, or optionally substituted Ci-C ₂ o heteroalkyl;

R ^4b is optionally substituted Ci-C ₂ o alkyl, optionally substituted C2-C20 alkenyl, optionally substituted C2-C20 alkynyl, optionally substituted C1-C20 aminoalkyl, optionally substituted C1-C _2U haloalkyl, optionally substituted C1-C20 heteroalkyl, optionally substituted C 1-C20 hydroxyalkyl, optionally substituted C ₃ -C'x cycloalkyl, optionally substituted 4 to 8- membered hcicrocycloalkyl. optionally substituted phenyl, or optionally substituted 5 to 10- membered heteroary l; or

R ^4a and R ^4b together with the nitrogen to which they are attached form an optionally substituted 4 to 8-membered heterocycloalkyl which is partially or fully unsaturated;

R ^w is hydrogen or optionally substituted C1-C20 alkyl; or W ² and R" together with the nitrogen to which they are attached form an optionally substituted 4 to 8- membered heterocycloalkyl which is partially or fully unsaturated; each R ² is independently hydrogen, optionally substituted C1-C50 alkyl, optionally substituted C2-C50 alkenyl, optionally substituted C2-C50 alkynyl, optionally substituted C1-C50 heteroalkyl, optionally substituted C2-C50 heteroalkenyl, optionally substituted C2-C50 heteroalkynyl, optionally substituted C1-C50 hydroxyalkyl, optionally substituted C1-C50 aminoalkyl, optionally substituted C1-C50 haloalkyl, optionally substituted G-Cx cycloalkyl, optionally substituted 3 to 8-membered heterocycloalkyl, or optionally substituted PEG1-50; each R ³ is independently hydrogen, deuterium, halogen, acetyl, amino, amido, optionally substituted C1-C20 alkyl, optionally substituted C1-C20 haloalkyl, optionally substituted C1-C20 alkylamino, or optionally substituted C1-C20 hydroxyalkyl; or two R ³ together with the atom(s) to which they are attached form a G-G cycloalkyl or 3 to 6-membered heterocycloalkyl; pi is 3 or 4; ni and n ₂ are each independently 0 or 1 ; n ₃ is 1 or 2; mi is 0, 1, 2, or 3; and no is 0 or 1, wherein no and mi are both not 0.

[0026] In some embodiments of Formula (A), no is 1. In some embodiments, no is 0.

[0027] In some embodiments of Formula (A), n2 is 2. In some embodiments, n2 is 1. In some embodiments, n ₂ is 0.

[0028] In some embodiments of Formula (A), n ₃ is 1. In some embodiments, n ₃ is 0.

[0029] In another aspect, provided herein is a transcription modulator molecule having the structure of Formula (A-l), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof:

Formula (A-l), wherein: each X ¹ , X ² , X ³ , X ⁴ , X ⁵ , X ⁶ , X ⁷ , and X ⁸ is independently O or NR ² ; each Y ¹ , Y ² , Y ³ , Y ⁴ , Y ⁵ , Y ⁶ , Y ⁷ , and Y ⁸ is independently CH or N;

W ¹ is hydrogen, halogen, optionally substituted C1-C10 alkyl, -NR ^le C(O)R ^lf , -NR ^1e C(O)NR ^le R ^1f , - C(O)NR ^le R ^lf , -OC(O)NR ^le R ^lf , -NR ^le C(O)OR ^lf , -N=C(N(R ^le ) ₂ ) _2! AAi-io, -Z _B -PO(OR ^le ) ₂ , -Z _B -(CH ₂ ) _P 3- PO(OR ^le ) ₂ , or -Z _B -(CH ₂ ) _p3 -O-PO(OR ^le ) ₂ , wherein each R ^le is independently hydrogen, optionally substituted Ci-C ₂ o alkyl, optionally substituted C ₂ -C ₂ o alkenyl, optionally substituted C2-C20 alkynyl, optionally substituted Ci-C ₂ o heteroalkyl, optionally substituted C ₂ -C ₂ o heteroalkenyl, optionally substituted C ₂ -Cs ₍ heteroalkynyl, or PEG1-50; each R ^lf is independently hydrogen, optionally substituted Ci-C ₂ o alkyl, optionally substituted C ₂ -C ₂ o alkenyl, optionally substituted C2-C20 alkynyl, optionally substituted Ci-C ₂ o heteroalkyl, optionally substituted C ₂ -C ₂ o heteroalkenyl, optionally substituted C ₂ -C ₂ o heteroalkynyl, PEG1-50, or (AA)MO; or R ^le and R ^lf together with the nitrogen to which they are attached form an optionally substituted 5 to 8- membered heterocycloalkyl, wherein each AA is independently a naturally occurring amino acid;

Z _B is N or O; and ps is 1-10;

W ² is hydrogen, optionally substituted C1-C20 alkyl, or optionally substituted C1-C20 heteroalkyl, or -L'-Z-R ⁴ : wherein

L ¹ is alkylene or heteroalkylene;

Z is absent, -C(O)-, or -C(=NH)-; and

R ⁴ is Ci-Ce alkyl, -OR ^4b , or -NR ^4a R ^4b ; wherein

R ^4a is hydrogen, optionally substituted C1-C20 alkyl, or optionally substituted C1-C20 heteroalkyl;

R ^4b is optionally substituted C1-C20 alkyl, optionally substituted C2-C20 alkenyl, optionally substituted C2-C20 alkynyl, optionally substituted C1-C20 aminoalkyl, optionally substituted Ci-C ₂ o haloalkyl, optionally substituted C1-C20 hctcroalkyl, optionally substituted C1-C20 hydroxyalkyl, optionally substituted C3-C7 cycloalkyl, optionally substituted 4 to 8- membered heterocycloalkyl, optionally substituted phenyl, or optionally substituted 5 to 10- membered heteroaryl; or

R ^4a and R ^4b together with the nitrogen to which they are attached form an optionally substituted 4 to 8-membered heterocycloalkyl which is partially or fully unsaturated;

R ^w is hydrogen or optionally substituted C1-C20 alkyl; or W ² and R" together with the nitrogen to which they are attached form an optionally substituted 4 to 10- membered heterocycloalkyl which is partially or fully unsaturated; each R ² is independently hydrogen, optionally substituted C1-C50 alkyl, optionally substituted C2-C50 alkenyl, optionally substituted C2-C50 alkynyl, optionally substituted C1-C50 heteroalkyl, optionally substituted C2-C50 heteroalkenyl, optionally substituted C2-C50 heteroalkynyl, optionally substituted C1-C50 aminoalkyl, optionally substituted C1-C50 haloalkyl, optionally substituted C1-C50 hydroxyalkyl, optionally substituted G-C’x cycloalkyl, optionally substituted 3 to 8-membered heterocycloalkyl ring, or optionally substituted PEG1-50; each R ³ is independently hydrogen, deuterium, halogen, acetyl, amino, amido, optionally substituted C1-C20 alkyl, optionally substituted C1-C20 haloalkyl, optionally substituted C1-C20 alkylamino, or optionally substituted C1-C20 hydroxyalkyl; or two R ³ together with the atom(s) to which they are attached form a G-G cycloalkyl or 4 to 6-membered heterocycloalkyl; pi is 3 or 4; and mi and ni are each independently 0 or 1.

[0030] In some embodiments of Formula (A) or (A-l), pi is 3. In some embodiments, pi is 4.

[0031] In some embodiments of Formula (A) or (A-l), each X ¹ , X ² , X ³ , X ⁴ , X ⁵ , X ⁶ , X ⁷ , and X ⁸ is independently NR ² . In some embodiments, each X ¹ , X ² , X ³ , X ⁴ , X ⁵ , X ⁶ , X ⁷ , and X ⁸ is independently O. [0032] In some embodiments of Formula (A) or (A-l), W ¹ is hydrogen, halogen, optionally substituted C1-C10 alkyl, -NR ^le C(O)R ^lf , -NR ^le C(O)NR ^le R ^lf , -C(O)NR ^le R ^lf , -OC(O)NR ^le R ^lf , -NR ^le C(O)OR ^lf , or AAMO. In some embodiments, W ¹ is hydrogen or optionally substituted C1-C10 alkyl. In some embodiments, W ¹ is - NR ^le C(O)R ^ir , -NR ^le C(O)NR ^le R ^ir , -C(O)NR ^le R ^ir , -OC(O)NR ^le R ^ir , or -NR ^le C(O)OR ^ir . In some embodiments, W ¹ is AAMO. In some embodiments, W ¹ is AAM. In some embodiments, W ¹ is AA1.3.

[0033] In some embodiments of Formula (A) or (A-l), W ¹ is -Z _B -PO(OR ^le )2, -ZB-(CH ₂ )p3-PO(OR ^le )2., or - Z _B -(CH2)p ₃ -O-PO2(OR ^le )2, wherein Z _B is O orN, and ps is 1-10.

[0034] In some embodiments of Formula (A) or (A-l), W ¹ is (azaneylidene)methanediamine or (azaneylidene)-N,N,N',N'-tetramethylmethanediamine.

[0035] In some embodiments of Formula (A) or (A-l), W ¹ is guanadinyl. In some embodiments, W ¹ is - N=C(N(R ^le ) ₂ )2, wherein each R ^le is independently hydrogen, optionally substituted C1-C20 alkyl, optionally substituted C2-C20 alkenyl, optionally substituted C2-C20 alkynyl, optionally substituted C1-C20 heteroalkyl, optionally substituted C2-C20 heteroalkenyl, optionally substituted C2-C50 heteroalkynyl, or PEG1-50. [0036] In some embodiments of Formula ( , wherein each R ^le is independently hydrogen or an optionally substituted C1-C20 alkyl. some embodiments of Formula (A) or (A-l), W ¹ is H2 [ _{n some} embodiments, W ¹ is

[0038] In some embodiments of Formula (A) or (A-l), W ¹ is hydrogen or -N=C(N(R ^le ) ₂ )2, wherein each R ^le is independently hydrogen or C1-C3 alkyl. In some embodiments, W ¹ is hydrogen or -N=C(N(R ^le )2)2, wherein each R ^le is independently hydrogen or methyl.

[0039] In some embodiments of Formula (A) or (A-l), W ¹ is hydrogen.

[0040] In some embodiments of Formula (A) or (A-l), each R ^,e is independently an optionally substituted C1-C20 alkyl, optionally substituted C2-C20 alkenyl, optionally substituted C2-C20 alkynyl, optionally substituted C1-C20 heteroalkyl, optionally substituted C2-C20 heteroalkenyl, optionally substituted C2-C50 heteroalkynyl, or PEG1-50. In some embodiments, each R ^le is independently an optionally substituted C1-C20 alkyl, optionally substituted C2-C20 alkenyl, or optionally substituted C2-C20 alkynyl. In some embodiments, each R ^le is independently an optionally substituted C1-C20 heteroalkyl, optionally substituted C2-C20 heteroalkenyl, optionally substituted C2-C50 heteroalkynyl, or PEGi-50. In some embodiments, each R ^lc is independently PEG1-50. In some embodiments, each R ^le is independently hydrogen.

[0041] In some embodiments of Formula (A) or (A-l), each R ^lf is independently hydrogen, optionally substituted C1-C20 alkyl, optionally substituted C2-C20 alkenyl, optionally substituted C2-C20 alkynyl, optionally substituted C1-C20 heteroalkyl, optionally substituted C2-C20 heteroalkenyl, optionally substituted C2-C20 heteroalkynyl, PEG1.50, or AA1-10. In some embodiments, each R ^lf is independently an optionally substituted C1-C20 alkyl, optionally substituted C2-C20 alkenyl, optionally substituted C2-C20 alkynyl, optionally substituted C1-20 heteroalkyl, optionally substituted C2-C20 heteroalkenyl, optionally substituted C2-C50 heteroalkynyl, or PEG1-50. In some embodiments, each R ^lf is independently an optionally substituted C1-C20 alkyl, optionally substituted C2-C20 alkenyl, or optionally substituted C2-C20 alkynyl. In some embodiments, each R ^lf is independently an optionally substituted C1-C20 heteroalkyl, optionally substituted C2-C20 heteroalkenyl, optionally substituted C2-C50 heteroalkynyl, or PEGi-50. In some embodiments, each R ^lf is independently PEGi-50. In some embodiments, each R ^lf is independently hydrogen.

[0042] In some embodiments of Formula (A) or (A-l), R ^,e and R ^lf together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached form an optionally substituted 4 to 8-membered heterocycloalkyl. In some embodiments, R ^le and R ^lf together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached form an optionally substituted 5 to 7-membered heterocycloalkyl. In some embodiments, R ^le and R ^lf together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached form an optionally substituted 5-membered heterocycloalkyl. In some embodiments, R ^le and R ^lf together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached form an optionally substituted 6-membered heterocycloalkyl. In some embodiments, R ^,e and R ^,f together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached form an optionally substituted 7-membered heterocycloalkyl.

[0043] In some embodiments of Formula (A) or (A-l), each R ² is independently an optionally substituted C1-C50 alkyl, optionally substituted C2-C50 alkenyl, optionally substituted C2-C50 alkynyl, optionally substituted C2-C50 heteroalkyl, optionally substituted C2-C50 heteroalkenyl, optionally substituted C2-C50 heteroalkynyl, optionally substituted C1-C50 aminoalkyl, optionally substituted C1-C50 hydroxyalkyl, optionally substituted C1-C50 haloalkyl, optionally substituted Ci-Cx cycloalkyl, optionally substituted 3 to 8- membered heterocycloalkyl, or optionally substituted PEG1.50. In some embodiments, each R ² is independently an optionally substituted C1-C50 alkyl, optionally substituted C1-C50 aminoalkyl, optionally substituted C1-C50 hydroxyalkyl, or optionally substituted PEG1-50. In some embodiments, each R ² is independently an optionally substituted C1-C30 alkyl, optionally substituted C1-C50 aminoalkyl, optionally substituted C1-C30 hydroxyalkyl, or optionally substituted PEG1.30. In some embodiments, each R ² is independently an optionally substituted C1-C20 alkyl, optionally substituted C1-C20 aminoalkyl, optionally substituted C1-C20 hydroxyalkyl, or optionally substituted PEG1-20. In some embodiments, each R ² is independently an optionally substituted C1-C10 alkyl, optionally substituted C1-C10 aminoalkyl, optionally substituted C1-C10 hydro xyalkyl, or optionally substituted PEGi-io. In some embodiments, each R ² is optionally substituted with one or more amino, amido, azido, cyano, ester, oxo (=0), urea, optionally substituted aryl, PEG, or optionally substituted 5 to 10-membered heteroaryl.

[0044] In some embodiments of Formula (A) or (A-l), each R ² is independently hydrogen or an optionally substituted C1-C50 alkyl, which is optionally substituted with one or more amino, amido, azido, cyano, ester, oxo (=O), urea, optionally substituted aryl, or optionally substituted 5 to 10-membered heteroaryl. In some embodiments, each R ² is independently an optionally substituted C1-C30 alkyl. In some embodiments, each R ² is independently an optionally substituted C1-C20 alkyl. In some embodiments, each R ² is independently an optionally substituted C1-C10 alkyl. In some embodiments, each R ² is independently methyl, ethyl, isopropyl, isobutyl, sec-butyl, or tert-butyl. In some embodiments, each R ² is independently hydrogen or methyl. In some embodiments, each R ² is ethyl. In some embodiments, each R ² is isopropyl. In some embodiments, each R ² is methyl. In some embodiments, each R ² is hydrogen.

[0045] In some embodiments of Formula (A) or (A-l), each R ³ is independently hydrogen, halogen, amino, amido, optionally substituted C1-C20 alkyl, optionally substituted C1-C20 haloalkyl, optionally substituted C1-C20 alkylamino, or optionally substituted C1-C20 hydroxyalkyl. In some embodiments, each R ³ is independently hydrogen, amino, amido, or optionally substituted C1-C20 alkylamino. In some embodiments, each R ³ is independently hydrogen, amino, or amido. In some embodiments, each R ³ is independently amino. In some embodiments, each R ³ is independently amido. In some embodiments, each R ³ is hydrogen. [0046] In some embodiments of Formula (A) or (A-l), two R ³ together with the atom(s) to which they are attached form a C3-C6 cycloalkyl or a 3 to 6-membered heterocycloalkyl. In some embodiments, two R ³ together with the atom(s) to which they are attached form a C3-C6 cycloalkyl. In some embodiments, two R ³ together with the atom(s) to which they are attached form a 4 to 6-membered heterocycloalkyl. In some embodiments, two R ³ together with the atom(s) to which they are attached form a 4-membered hctcrocycloalky I. In some embodiments, two R ³ together with the atom(s) to which they are attached form a 5-membered heterocycloalkyl. In some embodiments, two R ³ together with the atom(s) to which they are attached form a 6-membered heterocycloalkyl. In some embodiments, two R ³ together with the atom(s) to which they are attached form a cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl, or cyclopentyl. In some embodiments, two R ³ together with the atom(s) to which they are attached form a cyclopropyl. In some embodiments, two R ³ together with the atom(s) to which they are attached form a cyclobutyl. In some embodiments, two R ³ together with the atom(s) to which they are attached form a cyclopcnty I.

[0047] In some embodiments of Formula (A) or (A-l), W ² is -L'-Z-R ⁴ : wherein L ¹ is alkylene or heteroalkylene; Z is absent, -C(O)-, or -C(=NH)-; and R ⁴ is -OR ^4b or -NR ^4a R ^4b . In some embodiments, W ² is -U-Z-R ⁴ ; wherein L ¹ is C1-C20 alkylene or C2-C20 heteroalkylene; Z is absent, -C(O)-, or -C(=NH)-; and R ⁴ is -OR ^4b or -NR ^4a R ^4b . In some embodiments, W ² is -L'-Z-R ⁴ : wherein L ¹ is C1-C10 alkylene or C2-C10 heteroalkylene; Z is absent, -C(O)-, or -C(=NH)-; and R ⁴ is -OR ^4b or -NR ^4a R ^4b . In some embodiments, W ² is -U-Z-R ⁴ ; wherein L ¹ is Ci-Cg alkylene or C2-C8 heteroalkylene; Z is absent, -C(O)-, or -C(=NH)-; and R ⁴ is -OR ^4b or -NR ^4a R ^4b . In some embodiments, W ² is -L'-Z-R ⁴ : wherein L ¹ is Ci-Ce alkydene or C2-C6 hctcroalkylcnc; Z is absent, -C(O)-, or -C(=NH)-; and R ⁴ is -OR ^4b or -NR ^4a R ^4b .

[0048] In some embodiments of Formula (A) or (A-l), W ² is -L ¹ -Z-R ⁴ ; wherein L ¹ is C1-C20 alkylene; Z is absent, -C(O)-, or -C(=NH)-; and R ⁴ is -NR ^4a R ^4b . In some embodiments, W ² is -L ¹ -Z-R ⁴ ; wherein L ¹ is Ci- C10 alkylene; Z is absent, -C(O)-, or -C(=NH)-; and R ⁴ is -NR ^4a R ^4b . In some embodiments, W ² is -L ¹ -Z-R ⁴ ; wherein L ¹ is Ci-Cs alkylene; Z is absent, -C(O)-, or -C(=NH)-; and R ⁴ is -NR ^4a R ^4b . In some embodiments, W ² is -L ¹ -Z-R ⁴ ; wherein L ¹ is Ci-Ce alkylene; Z is absent, -C(O)-, or -C(=NH)-; and R ⁴ is -NR ^4a R ^4b .

[0049] In some embodiments of Formula (A) or (A-l), W ² is -L ¹ -Z-R ⁴ ; wherein L ¹ is C1-C20 alkylene or C2-C20 heteroalkylene; Z is absent or -C(O)-; and R ⁴ is -OR ^4b or -NR ^4a R ^4b . In some embodiments, W ² is -L ¹ - Z-R ⁴ ; wherein L ¹ is C1-C10 alkylene or C2-C10 heteroalkylene; Z is absent or -C(O)-; and R ⁴ is -OR ^4b or - NR ^4a R ^4b . In some embodiments, W ² is -L'-Z-R ⁴ : wherein L ¹ is Ci-Cs alkylene or C2-C8 heteroalkylene; Z is absent or -C(O)-; and R ⁴ is -OR ^4b or -NR ^4a R ^4b . In some embodiments, W ² is -L'-Z-R ⁴ : wherein L ¹ is Ci-Ce alkylene or C2-C6 heteroalkylene; Z is absent or -C(O)-; and R ⁴ is -OR ^4b or -NR ^4a R ^4b .

[0050] In some embodiments of Formula (A) or (A-l), W ² is -L'-Z-R ⁴ : wherein L ¹ is C1-C20 alkylene; Z is -C(O)-; and R ⁴ is -NR ^4a R ^4b . In some embodiments, W ² is -L'-Z-R ⁴ : wherein L ¹ is C1-C10 alkylene; Z is - C(O)-; and R ⁴ is -NR ^4a R ^4b . In some embodiments, W ² is -L Z-R ⁴ ; wherein L ¹ is Ci-Cs alkylene; Z is -C(O)-; and R ⁴ is -NR ^4a R ^4b . In some embodiments, W ² is -L Z-R ⁴ ; wherein L ¹ is Ci-Ce alkylene; Z is -C(O)-; and R ⁴ is -NR ^4a R ^4b . [0051] In some embodiments of Formula (A) or (A-l), W ² is -L'-Z-R ⁴ : wherein L ¹ is C1-C20 alkylene; Z is absent; and R ⁴ is -NR ^4a R ^4b . In some embodiments, W ² is -L'-Z-R ⁴ ; wherein L ¹ is C1-C10 alkylene; Z is absent; and R ⁴ is -NR ^4a R ^4b . In some embodiments, W ² is -L'-Z-R ⁴ ; wherein L' is Ci-Cs alkylene; Z is absent; and R ⁴ is -NR ^4a R ^4b . In some embodiments, W ² is -L'-Z-R ⁴ ; wherein L' is Ci-Ce alkylene; Z is absent; and R ⁴ is -NR ^4a R ^4b .

[0052] In some embodiments of Formula (A) or (A-l), W ² is -L'-Z-R ⁴ ; wherein L ¹ is C1-C20 alkylene or C1-C20 heteroalkyl; Z is absent or -C(O)-; and R ⁴ is Ci-Ce alkyl. In some embodiments, W ² is -L'-Z-R ⁴ ; wherein L' is C1-C20 alkylene; Z is absent or -C(O)-; and R ⁴ is Ci-Ce alkyl. In some embodiments, W ² is -L'- Z-R ⁴ ; wherein L' is C1-C20 alkylene; Z is -C(O)-; and R ⁴ is Ci-Cs alkyl. In some embodiments, W ² is -L'-Z- R ⁴ ; wherein L' is C1-C20 alkylene; Z is absent; and R ⁴ is Ci-Ce alkyl.

[0053] In another aspect, provided herein is a transcription modulator molecule having a structure of Formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof:

Formula (I), wherein:

W ¹ is hydrogen or -N=C(N(R' ^e )2)2, wherein each R ^le is independently hydrogen or C1-C3 alkyl; each Y ¹ , Y ² , Y ³ , Y ⁴ , Y ⁵ , Y ⁶ , Y ⁷ , and Y ⁸ is independently N or CH;

L ¹ is C1-C20 alkylene or C2-C20 heteroalkylene;

Z is absent. -C(O)-, or -C(=NH)-;

R ⁴ is Ci-C ₆ alkyl, -OR ^4b , or -NR ^4a R ^4b ; wherein

R ^4a is hydrogen, optionally substituted C1-C20 alkyl, or optionally substituted C1-C20 heteroalkyl;

R ^4b is optionally substituted C1-C20 alkyl, optionally substituted C2-C20 alkenyl, optionally substituted C2-C20 alkynyl, optionally substituted C1-C20 aminoalkyl, optionally substituted C1-C20 haloalkyl, optionally substituted C1-C20 heteroalkyl, optionally substituted C1-C20 hydroxyalkyl, optionally substituted C-.-Cx cycloalkyl, optionally substituted 4 to 8-membered heterocycloalkyl, optionally substituted phenyl, or optionally substituted 5 to 10-membered heteroaryl; or R ^4a and R ^4b together with the nitrogen to which they are attached form an optionally substituted 4 to 8- membered heterocycloalkyl which is partially or fully unsaturated; each R ^2a , R ^2b , R ^2c , R ^2tl , R ^2e , R ^2f , R ^2g , and R ^2h is independently hydrogen, optionally substituted C1-C50 alkyl, optionally substituted C2-C50 alkenyl, optionally substituted C2-C50 alkynyl, optionally substituted C1-C50 heteroalkyl, optionally substituted C2-C50 heteroalkenyl, optionally substituted C2-C50 heteroalkynyl, optionally substituted C1-C50 haloalkyl, optionally substituted C3-C8 cycloalkyl, optionally substituted 3 to 8-membered heterocycloalkyl, or optionally substituted PEG1-50; each of which is optionally substituted with one or more R ¹⁰ ; each R ^3a and R ^3b is independently hydrogen, halogen, -NR ^lla R ^llb , or -NHC(O)R ¹² , wherein

R ^lla and R ^llb are each independently hydrogen, alkyl, or PEG;

R ¹² is alkyl, PEG, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, or phenyl; or two R ^3a or two R ^3b together with the carbon atom to which they are attached form a C3-C6 cycloalkyl or 4 to 6-membered heterocycloalkyl; each R ¹⁰ is independently -CN, -OH, -OR ^10a , -N ₃ , -NR ^10a R ^10b , -CO(O)R ^10c , -C(O)OR ^1Uc , -C(O)NR ^10a R ^lub , - NHC(O)R ^10c , -NHC(O)OR ^10c , -OC(O)NR ^10a R ^10b , or optionally substituted 5 to 10-membered heteroaryl; wherein

R ^10a and R ^10b are each independently hydrogen, alkyl, or PEG;

R ^10c is alkyl, PEG, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, or phenyl; and ni and mi are each independently 0 or 1.

[0054] In another aspect, provided herein is a transcription modulator molecule having a structure of Formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof:

Formula (I), wherein:

W ¹ is hydrogen; each Y ⁵ is independently CH or N;

L ¹ is C1-C20 alkylene; Z is absent or -C(O)-;

R ⁴ is -NR ^4a R ^4b ; wherein

R ^4a is hydrogen, optionally substituted C1-C20 alkyl, or optionally substituted C1-C20 heteroalkyl;

R ^4b is optionally substituted C1-C20 alkyl, optionally substituted C1-C20 aminoalkyl, optionally substituted C1-C20 haloalkyl, optionally substituted C1-C20 heteroalkyl, optionally substituted C1-C20 hydroxyalkyl, optionally substituted Cc-Cx cycloalkyl, optionally substituted 4 to 8-membered heterocycloalkyl, optionally substituted phenyl, or optionally substituted 5 to 10-membered heteroaryl; or

R ^4a and R ^4b together with the nitrogen to which they are attached form an optionally substituted 4 to 8- membered heterocycloalkyl; each R ^2a , R ^2b , R ^2c , R ^M , R ^2e , R ^2r , R ^2g , and R ²¹¹ is independently hydrogen, optionally substituted C1-C10 alkyl, optionally substituted C1-C10 heteroalkyl, optionally substituted C1-C10 haloalkyl, or optionally substituted PEGMO; each of which is optionally substituted with one or more R ¹⁰ ; each R ^3a and R ^3b is independently hydrogen, -NR ^lla R ^llb , or -NHC(O)R ¹² , wherein

R ^lla and R ^llb are each independently hydrogen, alkyl, or PEG;

R ¹² is alkyl, PEG, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, or phenyl; or two R ^3a or two R ^3b together with the carbon atom to which they are attached form a C3-C.6 cycloalkyl or 4 to 6-membered heterocycloalkyl; each R ¹⁰ is independently -CN, -OH, -OR ^10a , -N ₃ , -NR ^10a R ^10b , -CO(O)R ^10c , -C(O)OR ^10c , -C(O)NR ^10a R ^10b , - NHC(O)R ^10c , -NHC(O)OR ^10c , -OC(O)NR ^10a R ^10b , or optionally substituted 5 to 10-membered heteroaryl; wherein

R ^10a and R ^10b are each independently hydrogen, alkyl, or PEG;

R ^10c is alkyl, PEG, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, or phenyl; and nj and mi are each independently 0 or 1.

[0055] In some embodiments, the molecule of Fonnula (I) has the structure of Formula (la), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: Formula (la), wherein:

W ¹ is hydrogen or -N=C(N(R ^1e )2)2, wherein each R ^,e is independently hydrogen or C1-C3 alkyl; each Y ⁵ is CH or N;

L ¹ is C1-C20 alkylene or C2-C20 heteroalkylene;

Z is absent. -C(O)-, or -C(=NH)-;

R ⁴ is Ci-Ce alkyl, -OR ^4b , or -NR ^4a R ^4b ; wherein

R ^4a is hydrogen, optionally substituted C1-C20 alkyl, or optionally substituted C1-C20 heteroalkyl;

R ^4b is optionally substituted C1-C20 alkyl, optionally substituted C2-C20 alkenyl, optionally substituted C2-C20 alkynyl, optionally substituted C1-C20 aminoalkyl, optionally substituted C1-C20 haloalkyl, optionally substituted C1-C20 heteroalkyl, optionally substituted C1-C20 hydroxyalkyl, optionally substituted C3-C7 cycloalkyl, optionally substituted 4 to 8-membered heterocycloalkyl, optionally substituted phenyl, or optionally substituted 5 to 10-membered heteroaryl; or

R ^4a and R ^4b together with the nitrogen to which they are attached form an optionally substituted 4 to 8- membered heterocycloalkyl which is partially or fully unsaturated; each R ^2a , R ^2b , R ^2c , R ^2d , R ^2e , R ^2f , R ^2g , and R ²¹¹ is independently hydrogen, optionally substituted C1-C50 alkyl, optionally substituted C2-C50 alkenyl, optionally substituted C2-C50 alkynyl, optionally substituted C1-C50 heteroalkyl, optionally substituted C2-C50 heteroalkenyl, optionally substituted C2-C50 heteroalkynyl, optionally substituted C1-C50 haloalkyl, optionally substituted Cs-Cg cycloalkyl, optionally substituted 3 to 8-membered heterocycloalkyl, or optionally substituted PEG1-50; each of which is optionally substituted with one or more R ¹⁰ ; each R ^3a and R ^jb is independently hydrogen, halogen, -NR ^lla R ^llb , or -NHC(O)R ¹² , wherein

R ^lla and R ^llb are each independently hydrogen, allcyl, or PEG;

R ¹² is alkyl, PEG, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, or phenyl; or two R ^3a or two R ^3b together with the carbon atom to which they are attached form a Cs-Ce cycloalkyl or 4 to 6-membered heterocycloalkyl; each R’° is independently -CN, -OH, -OR ^,0a , -N ₃ , -NR ^,0a R ^,0b , -CO(O)R ^,0c , -C(O)OR ^,nc , -C(O)NR ^,0a R ^,nb , - NHC(O)R ^10c , -NHC(O)OR ^10c , -OC(O)NR ^10a R ^10b , or optionally substituted 5 to 10-membered heteroaryl; wherein

R ^10a and R ^10b are each independently hydrogen, alkyl, or PEG;

R ^10c is alkyl, PEG, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, or phenyl; and ni and mi are each independently 0 or 1.

[0056] In some embodiments, provided herein is a transcription modulator molecule having a structure of Formula (la), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof:

Formula (la), wherein:

W ¹ is hydrogen; each Y ⁵ is independently CH or N;

L ¹ is C1-C20 alkylene;

Z is absent or -C(O)-;

R ⁴ is -NR ^4a R ^4b ; wherein

R ^4a is hydrogen, optionally substituted C1-C20 alkyl, or optionally substituted C1-C20 heteroalkyl;

R ^4b is optionally substituted C1-C20 alkyl, optionally substituted C1-C20 aminoalkyl, optionally substituted C1-C20 haloalkyl, optionally substituted C1-C20 hctcroalkyl. optionally substituted C1-C20 hydroxyalkyl, optionally substituted Cs-C’x cycloalkyl, optionally substituted 4 to 8-membered heterocycloalkyl, optionally substituted phenyl, or optionally substituted 5 to 10-membered heteroaryl; or

R ^4a and R ^4b together with the nitrogen to which they are attached form an optionally substituted 4 to 8- membered heterocycloalkyl; each R ^2a , R ^2b , R ^2c , R ^2d , R ^2e , R ^2f , R ^2g , and R ²¹¹ is independently hydrogen, optionally substituted C1-C10 alkyl, optionally substituted C1-C10 heteroalkyl, optionally substituted C1-C10 haloalkyl, or optionally substituted PEG1-10; each of which is optionally substituted with one or more R ¹⁰ ; each R ^3a and R ^jb is independently hydrogen, -NR ^lla R ^llb , or -NHC(O)R ¹² , wherein

R ^lla and R ^llb are each independently hydrogen, alkyl, or PEG;

R ¹² is alkyl, PEG, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, or phenyl; or two R ^3a or two R ^3b together with the carbon atom to which they are attached form a Ck-Cr, cycloalkyl or 4 to 6-mcmbcrcd hctcrocycloalkyl; each R ¹⁰ is independently -CN, -OH, -OR ^10a , -N ₃ , -NR ^10a R ^10b , -CO(O)R ^10c , -C(O)OR ^10c , -C(O)NR ^10a R ^10b , - NHC(O)R ^,0c , -NHC(O)OR ^,0c , -OC(O)NR ^,0a R ^,0b , or optionally substituted 5 to 10-membered heteroaryl; wherein R ^10a and R ^10b are each independently hydrogen, alkyl, or PEG;

R ^10c is alkyl, PEG, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, or phenyl; and

111 and mi are each independently 0 or 1.

[0057] In some embodiments, the molecule of Formula (I) has the structure of Formula (lb), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof:

Formula (lb), wherein:

W ¹ is hydrogen or -N=C(N(R ^le )2)2, wherein each R ^le is independently hydrogen or C1-C3 alkyl; each Y ⁵ is CH or N;

L ¹ is C1-C20 alkylene or C2-C20 heteroalkylene;

Z is absent, -C(O)-, or -C(=NH)-;

R ⁴ is Ci-Ce alkyl, -OR ^4b , or -NR ^4a R ^4b ; wherein

R ^4a is hydrogen, optionally substituted C1-C20 alkyl, or optionally substituted C1-C20 heteroalkyl;

R ^4b is optionally substituted C1-C20 alkyl, optionally substituted C2-C20 alkenyl, optionally substituted C2-C20 alkynyl, optionally substituted C1-C20 aminoalkyl, optionally substituted C1-C20 haloalkyl, optionally substituted C1-C20 heteroalkyl, optionally substituted C1-C20 hydroxyalkyl, optionally substituted C3-C7 cycloalkyl, optionally substituted 4 to 8-membered heterocycloalkyl, optionally substituted phenyl, or optionally substituted 5 to 10-membered heteroaryl; or

R ^4a and R ^4b together with the nitrogen to which they are attached form an optionally substituted 4 to 8- mcmbcrcd hctcrocycloalkyl which is partially or fully unsaturated; each R ^2a , R ^2b , R ^2c , R ^2d , R ^2e , R ^2f , R ^2g , and R ²¹¹ is independently hydrogen, optionally substituted C1-C50 alkyl, optionally substituted C2-C50 alkenyl, optionally substituted C2-C50 alkynyl, optionally substituted C1-C50 heteroalkyl, optionally substituted C2-C50 heteroalkenyl, optionally substituted C2-C50 heteroalkynyl, optionally substituted C1-C50 haloalkyl, optionally substituted C3-C8 cycloalkyl, optionally substituted 3 to 8-membered heterocycloalkyl, or optionally substituted PEG1-50; each of which is optionally substituted with one or more R ¹⁰ ; each R ^3a and R ^jb is independently hydrogen, halogen, -NR ^lla R ^llb , or -NHC(O)R ¹² , wherein

R ^lla and R ^llb are each independently hydrogen, alkyl, or PEG;

R ¹² is alkyl, PEG, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, or phenyl; or two R ^3a or two R ^3b together with the carbon atom to which they are attached form a C3-C6 cycloalk l or 4 to 6-membered heterocycloalkyl; each R ¹⁰ is independently -CN, -OH, -OR ^10a , -N ₃ , -NR ^10a R ^10b , -CO(O)R ^10c , -C(O)OR ^10c , -C(O)NR ^10a R ^10b , - NHC(O)R ^10c , -NHC(O)OR ^10c , -OC(O)NR ^10a R ^10b , or optionally substituted 5 to 10-membered heteroaryl; wherein

R ^10a and R ^10b are each independently hydrogen, alkyl, or PEG;

R ^10c is alkyl, PEG, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, or phenyl; and ni and mi are each independently 0 or 1.

[0058] In some embodiments, the molecule of Formula (I) has the structure of Formula (lb), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof:

Formula (lb), wherein:

W ¹ is hydrogen; each Y ⁵ is independently CH or N;

L ¹ is C1-C20 alkylene;

Z is absent or -C(O)-;

R ⁴ is -NR ^4a R ^4b ; wherein

R ^4a is hydrogen, optionally substituted C1-C20 alkyl, or optionally substituted C1-C2U heteroalkyl;

R ^4b is optionally substituted C1-C20 alkyl, optionally substituted C1-C20 aminoalkyl, optionally substituted C1-C20 haloalkyl, optionally substituted C1-C20 hctcroalkyl. optionally substituted C1-C20 hydroxyalkyl, optionally substituted C3-C8 cycloalkyl, optionally substituted 4 to 8-membered heterocycloalkyl, optionally substituted phenyl, or optionally substituted 5 to 10-membered heteroaryl; or R ^4a and R ^4b together with the nitrogen to which they are attached form an optionally substituted 4 to 8- membered heterocycloalkyl; each R ^2a , R ^2b , R ^2c , R ^2tl , R ^2e , R ^2f , R ^2g , and R ^2h is independently hydrogen, optionally substituted Ci-Cio alkyl, optionally substituted Ci-Cio heteroalkyl, optionally substituted Ci-Cio haloalkyl, or optionally substituted PEGi-io; each of which is optionally substituted with one or more R ¹⁰ ; each R ^3a and R ^3b is independently hydrogen, -NR ^lla R ^llb , or -NHC(O)R ¹² , wherein R ^lla and R ^llb are each independently hydrogen, alkyl, or PEG; R ¹² is alkyl, PEG, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, or phenyl; or two R ^3a or two R ^3b together with the carbon atom to which they are attached form a C3-C6 cycloalkyl or 4 to 6-membered heterocycloalkyl; each R ¹⁰ is independently -CN, -OH, -OR ^10a , -N ₃ , -NR ^10a R ^10b , -CO(O)R ^10c , -C(O)OR ^10c , -C(O)NR ^10a R ^10b , - NHC(O)R ^10c , -NHC(O)OR ^10c , -OC(O)NR ^10a R ^10b , or optionally substituted 5 to 10-membered hclcroaryl: wherein

R ^1Ua and R ^lub are each independently hydrogen, alkyl, or PEG;

R ^10c is alkyl, PEG, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, or phenyl; and ni and mi are each independently 0 or 1.

[0059] In some embodiments of Formula (A), (A-l), (I), (la), or (lb), L ¹ is C1-C10 alkylene or C2-C10 heteroalkylene. In some embodiments, L ¹ is C1-C10 alky lene, Ci-Cs alkylene, Ci-Co alkylene, C1-C5 alkylene, C1-C4 alkylene, C1-C3 alkylene, or C1-C2 alky lene. In some embodiments, L ¹ is C1-C4 alkylene. In some embodiments, L ¹ is C1-C3 alkylene. In some embodiments, L ¹ is C1-C2 alkylene. In some embodiments, L ¹ is C2-C10 hcteroalkylene. C2-C8 heteroalky lene. C2-C6 heterolkylene, C2-C5 hcteroalky lcnc. or C2-C4 heteroalkylene. In some embodiments, L ¹ is C2-C10 heteroalkylene. In some embodiments, L ¹ is C2-C8 heteroalkylene. In some embodiments, L ¹ is C2-C6 heterolkylene. In some embodiments, L ¹ is C2-C5 heteroalkylene. In some embodiments, L ¹ is C2-C4 heteroalkylene.

[0060] In some embodiments of Formula (A), (A-l), (I), (la), or (lb), the heteroalkylene is polyethylene glycol. In some embodiments, L ¹ is PEG1-10. In some embodiments, L ¹ is PEG1-8. In some embodiments, L ¹ is -(CH ₂ CH2-O) _y i-, wherein yi is an integer in the range of 1-10. In some embodiments, yi is an integer in the range of 1-8. In some embodiments, yi is an integer in the range of 1-6. In some embodiments, yi is an integer in the range of 1-4. In some embodiments, yi is 1-2.

[0061] In some embodiments of Formula (A), (A-l), (I), (la) or (lb), the heteroalkylene comprises - (CH2)x ₃ N(R ^a )(CH2)x4- wherein R ^a is hydrogen or an optionally substituted Ci-Cs alkyl; and each x ₃ and x ₄ is independently an integer in the range of 1-6.

[0062] In some embodiments of Formula (A), (A-l), (I), (la), or (lb), Z is -C(O)-; and R ⁴ is -OR ^4b . In some embodiments, Z is -C(O)-; and R ⁴ is -NR ^4a R ^4b . In some embodiments, Z is -C(=NH)-; and R ⁴ is - NR ^4a R ^4b . In some embodiments, Z is absent; and R ⁴ is -OR ^4b . In some embodiments, Z is absent; and R ⁴ is - NR ^4a R ^4b . In some embodiments, Z is -C(O)-; and R ⁴ is Ci-Ce alkyl. In some embodiments of Formula (A), (A-l), (I), (la), or (lb), Z is absent; and R ⁴ is Ci-Ce alkyl. [0063] In some embodiments of Formula (A), (A-l), (I), (la), or (lb), R ^4a is hydrogen, optionally substituted C1-C20 alkyl, or optionally substituted C1-C20 heteroalkyl. In some embodiments, R ^4a is an optionally substituted C1-C20 alkyl or optionally substituted C1-C20 heteroalkyl. In some embodiments, R ^4a is an optionally substituted C1-C20 alkyl. In some embodiments, R ^4a is an optionally substituted C1-C15 alkyl. In some embodiments, R ^4a is an optionally substituted C1-C10 alkyl. In some embodiments, R ^4a is an optionally substituted C1-C20 heteroalkyl. In some embodiments, the heteroalky l is polyethylene glycol (PEG). In some embodiments, R ^4a is optionally substituted PEG1-20. In some embodiments, R ^4a is an optionally substituted PEG1-15. In some embodiments of Formula (A), (A-l), (I), (la), or (lb), R ^4a is optionally substituted PEG1-10. In some embodiments, R ^4a is hydrogen.

[0064] In some embodiments of Formula (A), (A-l), (I), (la), or (lb), R ^4b is optionally substituted C1-C20 alkyl, optionally substituted C2-C20 alkenyl, optionally substituted C2-C20 alkynyl, optionally substituted Ci- C20 aminoalkyl, optionally substituted C1-C20 haloalkyl optionally substituted, C1-C20 heteroalkyl, optionally substituted C1-C20 hydroxyalkyl, optionally substituted Cs-Cg cycloalkyl, optionally substituted 4 to 8- membered heterocycloalkyl, optionally substituted phenyl, or optionally substituted 5 to 10-membered heteroary l. In some embodiments, R ^4b is optionally substituted C1-C20 alkyl, optionally substituted C1-C20 aminoalkyl, optionally substituted C1-C20 haloalkyl, optionally substituted C1-C20 heteroalkyl, optionally substituted C1-C20 hydroxyalkyl, optionally substituted Cs-Cg cycloalkyl, optionally substituted 4 to 8- membered heterocycloalkyl, optionally substituted phenyl, or optionally substituted 5 to 10-membered heteroaryl.

[0065] In some embodiments of Formula (A), (A-l), (I), (la), or (lb), R ^4b is optionally substituted C1-C20 alkyl, optionally substituted C1-C20 aminoalkyl, optionally substituted C1-C20 haloalkyl optionally substituted C1-C20 heteroalkyl, or optionally substituted C1-C20 hydroxy alkyl. In some embodiments, R ^4b is optionally substituted C1-C20 alkyl or optionally substituted C1-C20 heteroalkyl. In some embodiments, R ^4b is optionally substituted C1-C20 alkyl. In some embodiments, R ^4b is optionally substituted C1-C15 alkyl. In some embodiments, R ^4b is optionally substituted C1-C10 alkyl. In some embodiments, R* is optionally substituted C1-C20 heteroalkyl. In some embodiments, R ^4b is optionally substituted C1-C15 heteroalkyl. In some embodiments, R ^4b is optionally substituted C1-C10 heteroalkyl. In some embodiments, the heteroalkyl is polyethylene glycol (PEG). In some embodiments, R ^4b is PEG1-20. In some embodiments, R ^4b is PEG1-15. In some embodiments, R ^4b is PEGMO.

[0066] In some embodiments of Formula (A), (A-l), (I), (la), or (lb), R ^4b is optionally substituted Cs-Cg cycloalkyl, optionally substituted 4 to 8-membered heterocycloalkyl, optionally substituted phenyl, or optionally substituted 5 to 10-membered heteroaryl. In some embodiments, R ^4b is optionally substituted C3- Cg cycloalkyl or optionally substituted 4 to 8-membered heterocycloalkyl. In some embodiments, R ^4b is optionally substituted Cs-Ce cycloalkyl or optionally substituted 4 to 6-membered heterocycloalkyl. In some embodiments, R ^4b is optionally substituted CJ-CG cycloalkyl. In some embodiments, R ^4b is cyclopentyl or cyclohexyl. In some embodiments, R ^4b is optionally substituted 4 to 6-membered heterocycloalkyl. In some embodiments, R ^4b is a 5 or 6-membered heterocycloalkyl. In some embodiments, R ^4b is a piperidine, piperazine, or morpholine. In some embodiments, R ^4b is a piperidine or piperazine. In some embodiments, R ^4b is piperidine. In some embodiments, R ^4b is piperazine.

[0067] In some embodiments of Formula (A), (A-l), (I), (la), or (lb), R ^4a and R ^4b together with the nitrogen to which they are attached form an optionally substituted 4 to 8-membered heterocycloalkyl which is partially or fully unsaturated. In some embodiments, R ^4a and R ^4b together with the nitrogen to which they are attached form an optionally substituted 4 to 6-membered heterocycloalkyl. In some embodiments, R ^4a and R ^4b together with the nitrogen to which they are attached form an optionally substituted 4-membered heterocycloalkyd. In some embodiments, R ^4a and R ^4b together with the nitrogen to which they are attached form an optionally substituted 5-membered heterocycloalkyl. In some embodiments, R ^4a and R ^4b together with the nitrogen to which they are attached form an optionally substituted 6-membered heterocycloalkyl.

[0068] In some embodiments of Formula (A), (A-l), (I), (la), or (lb), R ^4a is hydrogen, optionally substituted C1-C20 alkyl, or optionally substituted C1-C20 heteroalkyl; and R ^4b is optionally substituted C1-C20 alkyl or optionally substituted C1-C20 heteroalkyl. In some embodiments, R ^4a is hydrogen, C1-C20 alkyl, or C1-C20 heteroalkyl; and R ^4b is C1-C20 alkyl, or C1-C20 heteroalkyl.

[0069] In some embodiments of Formula (A), (A-l), (I), (la), or (lb), R ^4a is optionally substituted C1-C20 heteroalkyl; and R ^4b is optionally substituted C1-C20 heteroalkyl. In some embodiments, each heteroalkyl is polyethylene glycol (PEG). In some embodiments, R ^4a is hydrogen or PEG1-20; and R ^4b is PEG1-20. In some embodiments, R ^4a is PEG1-20; and R ^4b is PEG1-2U.

[0070] In some embodiments of Formula (A), (A-l), (I), (la), or (lb), R ^4a is optionally substituted Ci-Ce alkyl; and R ^4b is optionally substituted Ci-Ce alkyl. In some embodiments, R ^a is Ci-Ce alkyl; and R ^4b is Ci- C ₆ alkyl.

[0071] In another aspect, provided herein is a transcription modulator molecule having a structure of

Formula (11), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof:

Formula (II), wherein: W ¹ is hydrogen or -N=C(N(R ^le ) ₂ )2, wherein each R ^le is independently hydrogen or C1-C3 alkyl; each Y ¹ , Y ² , Y ³ , Y ⁴ , Y ⁵ , Y ⁶ , Y ⁷ , and Y ⁸ is independently N or CH;

L ³ is C1-C20 alkylene, C2-C20 heteroalkylene, or AAuo; wherein each AA is independently a naturally occurring amino acid;

V is absent, optionally substituted C3-C8 cycloalkyl, optionally substituted 4 to 8-membered heterocycloalky l, optionally substituted phenyl, or optionally substituted 5 to 10-membered heteroaryl; each R ^2a , R ^2b , R ^2c , R ^2d , R ^2e , R ^2f , R ² ®, and R ²¹¹ is independently hydrogen, optionally substituted C1-C50 alkyl, optionally substituted C2-C50 alkenyl, optionally substituted C2-C50 alkynyl, optionally substituted C1-C50 heteroalkyl, optionally substituted C2-C50 heteroalkenyl, optionally substituted C2-C50 heteroalkynyl, optionally substituted C1-C50 haloalkyl, optionally substituted C3-C8 cycloalkyl, optionally substituted 3 to 8-membered heterocycloalkyl, or optionally substituted PEG1-50; each of which is optionally substituted with one or more R ¹⁰ ; each R ^3a and R ^3b is independently hydrogen, halogen, -NR ^lla R ^llb , or -NHC(O)R ¹² , wherein

R ^lla and R ^llb are each independently hydrogen, alkyl, or PEG;

R ¹² is alkyl, PEG, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, or phenyl; or two R ^3a or two R ^3b together with the carbon atom to which they are attached form a C ₃ -Ce cycloalky l or 4 to 6-membered heterocycloalkyl; each R ¹⁰ is independently -CN, -OH, -OR ^10a , -N ₃ , -NR ^10a R ^10b , -CO(O)R ^10c , -C(O)OR ^10c , -C(O)NR ^10a R ^10b , - NHC(O)R ^10c , -NHC(O)OR ^10c , -OC(O)NR ^10a R ^10b , or optionally substituted 5 to 10-membered heteroary l; wherein

R ^10a and R ^10b are each independently hydrogen, alkyl, or PEG;

R ^10c is alkyl, PEG, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, or phenyl; ni and mi are each independently 0 or 1; and xi is 0-10.

[0072] In some embodiments, the molecule of Fonnula (II) has the structure of Formula (Ila), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: Formula (Ila), wherein:

W ¹ is hydrogen or -N=C(N(R ^1e )2)2, wherein each R ^,e is independently hydrogen or C1-C3 alkyl; each Y ⁵ is independently N or CH;

L ³ is C1-C20 alkylene, C2-C20 heteroalkylene, or AAuo; wherein each AA is independently a naturally occurring amino acid;

V is absent, optionally substituted C3-C8 cycloalkyl, optionally substituted 4 to 8-membered heterocycloalky l, optionally substituted phenyl, or optionally substituted 5 to 10-membered heteroaryl;

R ^2d is hydrogen, optionally substituted C1-C50 alkyl, optionally substituted C2-C50 alkenyl, optionally substituted C2-C50 alkynyl, optionally substituted C1-C50 heteroalkyl, optionally substituted C2-C50 heteroalkenyl, optionally substituted C2-C50 heteroalkynyl, optionally substituted C1-C50 haloalkyl, optionally substituted C3-C8 cycloalkyl, optionally substituted 3 to 8-membered heterocycloalkyl, or optionally substituted PEG1-50; each of which is optionally substituted with one or more R ¹⁰ ;

R ^3a is hydrogen, halogen, -NR ^lla R ^llb , or -NHC(O)R ¹² , wherein

R ^lla and R ^llb are each independently hydrogen, alkyl, or PEG;

R ¹² is alkyl, PEG, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, or phenyl; each R ¹⁰ is independently -CN, -OH, -OR ^10a , -N ₃ , -NR ^10a R ^10b , -CO(O)R ^10c , -C(O)OR ^10c , -C(O)NR ^10a R ^10b , - NHC(O)R ^10c , -NHC(O)OR ^10c , -OC(O)NR ^10a R ^10b , or optionally substituted 5 to 10-membered heteroaryl; wherein

R ^10a and R ^10b are each independently hydrogen, alkyl, or PEG;

R ^10c is alkyl, PEG, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, or phenyl; mi is 0 or 1; and xi is 0-10.

[0073] In some embodiments of Formula (II) or (Ila), L ³ is C1-C10 alkylene or C2-C10 heteroalkylene. In some embodiments, L ³ is C1-C10 alkylene, Ci-Cs alkylene, Ci-Ce alkylene, C1-C5 alky lene, C1-C4 alkylene, C1-C3 alkylene, or C1-C2 alkylene. In some embodiments, L ³ is C1-C4 alkylene. In some embodiments, L ³ is C1-C3 alkylene. In some embodiments, L ³ is C1-C2 alkylene. In some embodiments, L ³ is C2-C10 heteroalkylene, C2-C8 heteroalky lene, C2-C6 heterolkylene, C2-C5 heteroalkylene, or C2-C4 heteroalkylene. In some embodiments, L ³ is C2-C10 heteroalkylene. In some embodiments, L ³ is C2-C8 heteroalkylene. In some embodiments, L ³ is C2-C6 heterolkylene. In some embodiments, L ³ is C2-C5 heteroalkylene. In some embodiments, L ³ is C2-C4 heteroalkylene.

[0074] In some embodiments of Formula (II) or (Ila), the heteroalkylene is polyethylene glycol. In some embodiments, L ³ is PEG1-10. In some embodiments, L ³ is PEGi-s. In some embodiments, L ³ is -(CH2CH2- O) _y i-, wherein yi is an integer in the range of 1-10. In some embodiments, yi is an integer in the range of 1- 8. In some embodiments, yi is an integer in the range of 1-6. In some embodiments, yi is an integer in the range of 1 -4. In some embodiments, yi is 1-2. [0075] In some embodiments of Formula (II) or (Ila), the heteroalkylene of L ³ comprises - (CH ₂ ) _x3 N(R ^a )(CH ₂ ) _x4 -, wherein R ^a is hydrogen or an optionally substituted Ci-Ce alkyl; and each X3 and X4 is independently an integer in the range of 1-6.

[0076] In some embodiments of Formula (II) or (Ila), L ³ is AAMO, wherein each AA is independently a naturally occurring amino acid. In some embodiments, L ³ is AAi-s. In some embodiments, L ³ is AA1-6. In some embodiments, L ³ is AA1.5. In some embodiments, L ³ is AAM. In some embodiments, L ³ is AA1.3. In some embodiments, L ³ is AAI- ₂ . In some embodiments, each AA is the same or different. In some embodiments, each AA is the same. In some embodiments, each AA is different.

[0077] In some embodiments of Formula (II) or (Ila), V is optionally substituted Cs-Cg cycloalkyl, optionally substituted 4 to 8-membered heterocycloalkyl, optionally substituted phenyl, or optionally substituted 5 to 10-membered heteroaryl. In some embodiments, V is optionally substituted Cs-Cg cycloalkyl or optionally substituted 4 to 8-membered heterocycloalkyl. In some embodiments, V is an optionally substituted phenyl or optionally substituted 5 to 10-membered heteroaryl. In some embodiments, V is an optionally substituted phenyl or optionally substituted 6-membered heteroaryl. In some embodiments, V is an optionally substituted phenyl. In some embodiments, V is an optionally substituted 6-membered heteroaryl.

[0078] In some embodiments of Formula (II) or (Ila), V is absent.

[0079] In some embodiments of Formula (II) or (Ila), V is an optionally substituted C3-C8 cycloalkyl. In some embodiments, V is an optionally substituted C3-C6 cycloalkyl. In some embodiments, V is an optionally substituted cyclopentyl or optionally substituted cyclohexyl. In some embodiments, V is cyclopentyl. In some embodiments, V is cy clohexyl.

[0080] In some embodiments of Formula (II) or (Ila), V is an optionally substituted 4 to 8-membered heterocycloalkyd. In some embodiments, V is an optionally substituted 4 to 6-membered heterocycloalkyl. In some embodiments, V is an optionally substituted 6-membered heterocycloalkyl. In some embodiments, V is an optionally substituted piperazine, optionally substituted piperidine, or optionally substituted morpholine. In some embodiments, V is an optionally substituted piperazine In some embodiments, V is an optionally substituted piperidine. In some embodiments, V is an optionally substituted morpholine.

[0081] In some embodiments of Formula (II) or (Ila), V has the structure of Formula (C), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: , wherein

R ^5a is hydrogen, -OH, or optionally substituted Ci-C ₂ o alkyl; R ^5b is hydrogen, optionally substituted C1-C20 alkyl, optionally substituted C2-C20 alkenyl, optionally substituted C2-C20 alkynyl, optionally substituted C1-C20 heteroalkyl, -C(O)OR ⁶ , or -C(O)R ⁶ ; or

R ^5a and R ^5b together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached form an optionally substituted 4 to 8-membered heterocycloalkyl;

R ⁶ is hydrogen, optionally substituted C1-C20 alkyl, optionally substituted C1-C10 haloalkyl, optionally substituted C3-C6 cycloalkyl, optionally substituted 3 to 6-membered heterocycloalkyl, or optionally substituted phenyl; ring B is absent, optionally substituted C3-C6 cycloalkyl, optionally substituted 4 to 6-membered heterocycloalkyl, optionally substituted phenyl, or optionally substituted 5 to 10-membered heteroaryl;

L ² is absent, C1-C4 alkylene, C2-C4 alkynelene, or C2-C4 alkynylene; and qi and q2 are each independently 0, 1, or 2.

[0082] In some embodiments of Formula (II) or (Ila), V has the structure of Formula (C-l), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof:

Formula (C-l), wherein: ring B is optionally substituted C3-C6 cycloalkyl, optionally substituted 4 to 6-membered heterocycloalkyl, optionally substituted phenyl, or optionally substituted 5 to 10-membered heteroaryl;

L ² is absent, C1-C4 alkylene, C2-C4 alkynelene, or C2-C4 alkynylene;

B ^p is CH or N; and qi and q2 are each independently 0, 1, or 2.

[0083] In some embodiments of Formula (II) or (Ila), V has the structure of Formula (C-2), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof:

Formula (C-2), wherein :

B ¹ ’ and B ² are each independently CH or N; and

B ³ is -CR ^7a R ^7b -, -O-, -S-, -S(O)-, -S(O) ₂ -, or -NR ⁷¹⁵ -; wherein

R ^7a is hydrogen or optionally substituted C1-C20 alkyl;

R ⁷¹ ' is hydrogen, optionally substituted C1-C20 alkyl, optionally substituted C2-C20 alkenyl, optionally substituted C2-C20 alkynyl, optionally substituted C1-C20 heteroalkyl, -C(O)OR ⁸ , or -C(O)R ⁸ ; R ⁸ is hydrogen, optionally substituted C1-C20 alkyl, optionally substituted C1-C10 haloalkyl, optionally substituted PEG1-20, optionally substituted C3-C6 cycloalkyl, optionally substituted 3 to 6-membered heterocycloalkyl, or optionally substituted phenyl; and

L ² is absent, C1-C4 alkylene, C2-C4 alkynelene, or C2-C4 alkynylene.

[0084] In some embodiments of Formula (C-l) or (C-2), B ¹ ’ is CH or N. In some embodiments, B ¹ ’ is CH. In some embodiments, B ¹ ’ is N.

[0085] In some embodiments of Formula (C-2), B ¹ ’ is CH and B ² is N. In some embodiments, B ¹ ’ is N and B ² is CH.

[0086] In some embodiments of Formula (II) or (Ila), V has the structure of Formula (C-3), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof:

Formula (C-3), wherein:

B ² is CH or N;

B ³ is -CR ^7a R ^7b -, -O-, -S-, -S(O)-, -S(O) ₂ -, or -NR ⁷¹⁵ -; wherein

R ^7a is hydrogen or optionally substituted C1-C20 alkyl;

R ^7|; is hydrogen, optionally substituted C1-C20 alkyl, optionally substituted C2-C20 alkenyl, optionally substituted C2-C20 alkynyl, optionally substituted C1-C20 heteroalkyl, -C(O)OR ⁸ , or -C(O)R ⁸ ; and R ⁸ is hydrogen, optionally substituted C1-C20 alkyl, optionally substituted C1-C10 haloalkyl, optionally substituted PEG1-20, optionally substituted Cs-Ce cycloalkyl, optionally substituted 3 to 6-membered heterocycloalkyl, or optionally substituted phenyl;

R ^9a is hydrogen, optionally substituted C1-C20 alkylene, or optionally substituted PEG1-20 ; each R ⁹ is independently hydrogen or C1-C3 alkyl; and

S2 is 1, 2, or 3.

[0087] In some embodiments of Formula (C-2) or (C-3), B ² is CH or N. In some embodiments, B ² is CH.

In some embodiments, B ² is N.

[0088] In some embodiments of Formula (C-2) or (C-3), B ³ is -CR ^7a R ^7b - or -O-. In some embodiments, B ³ is -CR ^7a R ^7b -. In some embodiments, B ³ is -O-. In some embodiments, B ³ is -S-, -S(O)-, or -S(O)2-. In some embodiments, B ³ is -NR ^7b -.

[0089] In some embodiments of Formula (C-2) or (C-3), R ^7a is an optionally substituted C1-C20 alkyl. In some embodiments, R ^7a is hydrogen.

[0090] In some embodiments of Formula (C-2) or (C-3), R ^7b is hydrogen, optionally substituted C1-C20 alkyl, optionally substituted C2-C20 alkenyl, optionally substituted C2-C20 alkynyl, or optionally substituted C1-C20 heteroalkyl. In some embodiments, R ^7b is optionally substituted C1-C20 alkyl. In some embodiments, R ⁷¹ ’ is optionally substituted C2-C20 alkenyl. In some embodiments, R ^b is optionally substituted C2-C20 alkynyl. In some embodiments, R ^7b is -C(O)OR ⁸ or -C(O)R ⁸ . In some embodiments, R ^7b is hydrogen. [0091] In some embodiments of Formula (C-2) or (C-3), R ⁸ is an optionally substituted C1-C20 alkyl. In some embodiments, R ⁸ is an optionally substituted PEG1-20. In some embodiments, R ⁸ is an optionally substituted phenyl. In some embodiments, R ⁸ is hydrogen.

[0092] In some embodiments of Formula (C-3), R ^9a is optionally substituted C1-C20 alkylene or optionally substituted PEG1-20. In some embodiments, R ^9a is optionally substituted C1-C20 alky lene. In some embodiments, R ^9a is optionally substituted PEG1-20. In some embodiments, R ^9a is hydrogen.

[0093] In some embodiments of Formula (C-3), each R ⁹ is independently hydrogen or C1-C3 alkyl. In some embodiments, each R ⁹ is independently C1-C3 alkyl. In some embodiments, each R ⁹ is independently hydrogen.

[0094] In some embodiments of Formula (C-3), S2 is 1 or 2. In some embodiments, S2 is 3. In some embodiments, S2 is 2. In some embodiments, S2 is 1.

[0095] In some embodiments of Formula (II) or (Ila), V has the structure of Formula (C-4), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof:

Formula (C-4), wherein; ring D is absent or phenyl; and

R ¹³ is Ci-Ce alkyl, Cs-Cs cycloalkyl, 4 to 8-membered heterocycloalkyl, or phenyl.

[0096] In some embodiments of Formula (C-4), ring D is phenyl. In some embodiments, ring D is absent. [0097] In some embodiments of Formula (C-4), R ¹³ is Cj-Ce alkyl. In some embodiment, R ¹³ is Cj-Cs cycloalkyl. In some embodiments, R ¹³ is a C-,-C<, cycloalkyl. In some embodiments, R ¹³ is 4 to 8-membered hctcroalkyl. In some embodiments, R ¹³ is a 4 to 6-mcmbcrcd hctcrocycloalkyl.

[0098] In some embodiments of Formula (II) or (Ila), V has the structure of Formula (C-5), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof:

Formula (C-5), wherein,

A is CH or N; and R ¹⁴ is OH or NH ₂ .

[0099] In some embodiments of Formula (C-5), A is CH. In some embodiment, A is N. [00100] In some embodiment of Formula (C-5), R ¹⁴ is OH. In some embodiments, R ¹⁴ is NH .

[00101] In some embodiments of Formula (A) or (A-l), L ¹ is C1-C10 alkylene and R ⁴ is -NR ^4a R ^4b , wherein R ^4a and R ^4b together with the nitrogen to which they are attached form an optionally substituted 4 to 8- membered heterocycloalkyl. In some embodiments, L ¹ is C1-C4 alkylene and R ⁴ is -NR ^4a R ^4b , wherein R ^4a and R ^4b together with the nitrogen to which they are attached form an optionally substituted 4-membered heterocycloalkyd. In some embodiments, L ¹ is C1-C4 alkylene and R ⁴ is -NR ^4a R ^4b , wherein R ^4a and R ^4b together with the nitrogen to which they are attached form an optionally substituted 5-membered heterocycloalkyd. In some embodiments, L ¹ is C1-C4 alkylene and R ⁴ is -NR ^4a R ^4b , wherein R ^4a and R ^4b together with the nitrogen to which they are attached form an optionally substituted 6-membered heterocycloalky 1. In some embodiments, L ¹ is C1-C4 alkylene and R ⁴ is -NR ^4a R ^4b , wherein R ^4a and R ^4b together with the nitrogen to which they are attached form an optionally substituted 7-membered heterocycloalky l.

[00102] In some embodiments, provided herein is a transcription modulator molecule having a structure of Formula (III), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof:

R ^5a is hydrogen, -OH, or optionally substituted C1-C20 alkyl;

R ^5b is hydrogen, optionally substituted C1-C20 alkyl, optionally substituted C2-C20 alkenyl, optionally substituted C2-C20 alkynyl, optionally substituted C1-C20 heteroalkyl, -C(O)R ⁶ , or C(O)R ⁶ ; or

R ^5a and R ^5b together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached form an optionally substituted 4 to 8-membered heterocycloalkyl; R ⁶ is hydrogen, optionally substituted C1-C20 alkyl, optionally substituted C1-C10 haloalkyl, optionally substituted Cs-Ce cycloalkyl, optionally substituted 3 to 6-membered heterocycloalkyl, or optionally substituted phenyl; ring B is absent, optionally substituted C3-C6 cycloalkyl, optionally substituted 4 to 6-membered heterocycloalkyl, optionally substituted phenyl, or optionally substituted 5 to 10-membered heteroaryl;

L ² is absent, C1-C4 alkylene, C2-C4 alkynelene, or C2-C4 alkynylene;

W ¹ is hydrogen or -N=C(N(R ^1C )2)2, wherein each R ^lc is independently hydrogen or C1-C3 alkyl;

Z is absent or C(O); each Y ⁵ is independently N or CH;

R ^2d is hydrogen, optionally substituted C1-C50 alkyl, optionally substituted C2-C50 alkenyl, optionally substituted C2-C50 alkynyl, optionally substituted C1-C50 heteroalkyl, optionally substituted C2-C50 heteroalkenyl, optionally substituted C2-C50 heteroalkynyl, optionally substituted C1-C50 haloalkyl, optionally substituted C3-C8 cycloalkyl, optionally substituted 3 to 8-membered heterocycloalkyl, or optionally substituted PEG1-50; each of which is optionally substituted with one or more R ¹⁰ ;

R ^3a is hydrogen, halogen, -NR ^lla R ^llb , or -NHC(O)R ¹² , wherein

R ^lla and R ^llb are each independently hydrogen, alkyl, or PEG;

R ¹² is alkyl, PEG, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, or phenyl; each R ¹⁰ is independently -CN, -OH, -OR ^10a , -N ₃ , -NR ^10a R ^10b , -CO(O)R ^10c , -C(O)OR ^10c , -C(O)NR ^10a R ^10b , - NHC(O)R ^10c , -NHC(O)OR ^10c , -OC(O)NR ^10a R ^10b , or optionally substituted 5 to 10-membered heteroaryl; wherein

R ^10a and R ^10b are each independently hydrogen, alkyl, or PEG;

R ^10c is alkyl, PEG, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, or phenyl; mi is 0 or 1; qi and q2 are each independently 0-2; and xi is 0-10.

[00103] In some embodiments of Formula (II), (Ila), or (III), xi is 0-10. In some embodiments, xi is 0-8. In some embodiments, xi is 0-6. In some embodiments, xi is 1-10. In some embodiments, xi is 1-8. In some embodiments, xi is 1-6. In some embodiments, xi is 1-5. In some embodiments, xi is 1-4. In some embodiments, xi is 1-3. In some embodiments, xi is 1-2. In some embodiments, xi is 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6. In some embodiments, xi is 1. In some embodiments, xi is 2. In some embodiments, xi is 3. In some embodiments, xi is 4. In some embodiments, xi is 5. In some embodiments, xi is 6.

[00104] In another aspect, provided herein is a transcription modulator molecule having a structure of Formula (IV), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof:

Formula (IV), wherein:

W ¹ is hydrogen or -N=C(N(R ^le )2)2, wherein each R ^le is independently hydrogen or C1-C3 alkyl;

W ² is hydrogen, optionally substituted C1-C20 alkyl, or optionally substituted C1-C20 heteroalkyl;

R ^w is hydrogen or optionally substituted C1-C20 alkyl; or W ² and R" together with the nitrogen to which they are attached form an optionally substituted 4 to 8- membered heterocycloalkyl which is partially or fully unsaturated; each Y ⁵ is independently N or CH; each R ^2a , R ^2b , R ^2c , R ^2d , R ^2e , R ^2f , R ^2g , and R ²¹¹ is independently hydrogen, optionally substituted C1-C50 alkyl, optionally substituted C2-C50 alkenyl, optionally substituted C2-C50 alkynyl, optionally substituted C1-C50 heteroalkyl, optionally substituted C2-C50 heteroalkenyl, optionally substituted C2-C50 heteroalkynyl, optionally substituted C1-C50 haloalkyl, optionally substituted G-Cx cycloalkyl, optionally substituted 3 to 8-membered heterocycloalkyl, or optionally substituted PEG1-50; each of which is optionally substituted with one or more R ¹⁰ ; each R ^3a and R ^jb is independently hydrogen, halogen, -NR ^lla R ^llb , or -NHC(O)R ¹² , wherein

R ^lla and R ^llb are each independently hydrogen, alkyl, or PEG;

R ¹² is alkyl, PEG, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, or phenyl; or two R ^3a or two R ^3b together with the carbon atom to which they are attached form a CG-CG cycloalkyl or 4 to 6-membered heterocycloalkyl; each R ¹⁰ is independently -CN, -OH, -OR ^10a , -N ₃ , -NR ^10a R ^10b , -CO(O)R ^10c , -C(O)OR ^10c , -C(O)NR ^10a R ^10b , - NHC(O)R ^10c , -NHC(O)OR ^10c , -OC(O)NR ^10a R ^10b , or optionally substituted 5 to 10-membered heleroaryl: wherein

R ^10a and R ^10b arc each independently hydrogen, alkyl, or PEG;

R ^10c is alkyl, PEG, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, or phenyl; and

111 and mi are each independently 0 or 1. [00105] In some embodiments of Formula (A), (A-l), or (IV), W ² is optionally substituted C1-C20 alkyl or optionally substituted C1-C20 heteroalkyl. In some embodiments, W ² is optionally substituted C1-C20 alkyl. In some embodiments, W ² is optionally substituted C1-C20 hclcroalk l.

[00106] In some embodiments of Formula (A), (A-l), or (IV), W ² is C1-C20 alkyl. In some embodiments, W ² is C1-C15 alkyl. In some embodiments, W ² is C1-C10 alkyl. In some embodiments, W ² is Ci-Cs alkyl. In some embodiments, W ² is Ci-Ce alkyl. In some embodiments, W ² is C1-C3 alkyl. In some embodiments, W ² is methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, or isopropyl. In some embodiments, W ² is C1-C3 alkyl. In some embodiments, W ² is methyl. In some embodiments, W ² is C1-C3 alkyl. In some embodiments, W ² is ethyl. In some embodiments, W ² is methyl, ethyl, n-propyl.

[00107] In some embodiments of Formula (A), (A-l), or (IV), W ² is C1-C20 heteroalkyl. In some embodiments, W ² is C1-C15 heteroalkyl. In some embodiments, W ² is C1-C10 heteroalkyl. In some embodiments, W ² is Ci-Cg heteroalkyl. In some embodiments, W ² is optionally substituted Ci-Ce heteroalkyl. In some embodiments, the heteroalkyl is polyethylene glycol (PEG). In some embodiments, W ² is PEG, wherein the PEG has 1-10 units. In some embodiments, W ² is PEGi-s. In some embodiments, W ² is PEGi-e. In some embodiments, W ² is PEG1-4. In some embodiments, W ² is PEG1-3.

[00108] In some embodiments of Formula (A), (A-l), or (IV), W ² is hydrogen.

[00109] In some embodiments of Formula (A), (A-l), or (IV), R ^w is hydrogen. In some embodiments, R ^w is optionally substituted C1-C20 alkyl.

[00110] In some embodiments of Formula (A), (A-l), or (IV), W ² and R ^w together with the nitrogen to which they are attached form an optionally substituted 4 to 8-membered heterocycloalkyl which is partially or fully unsaturated. In some embodiments, W ² and R ^w together with the nitrogen to which they are attached form an optionally substituted 4 to 7-membered heterocycloalkyl which is partially or fully unsaturated. In some embodiments, W ² and R ^w together with the nitrogen to which they are attached form an optionally substituted 4-membered heterocycloalkyl. In some embodiments, W ² and R ^w together with the nitrogen to which they are attached form an optionally substituted 5-membered heterocycloalkyl. In some embodiments, W ² and R ^w together with the nitrogen to which they are attached form an optionally substituted 6-membered heterocycloalkyl. In some embodiments, W ² and R ^w together with the nitrogen to which they are attached form an optionally substituted 7-membered heterocycloalkyl.

[00111] In some embodiments, the transcription modulator molecule has the structure of Formula (V), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof:

R ^5a is hydrogen, -OH, or optionally substituted C1-C20 alkyl;

R ^5b is hydrogen, optionally substituted C1-C20 alkyl, optionally substituted C2-C20 alkenyl, optionally substituted C2-C20 alkynyl, optionally substituted C1-C20 heteroalkyl, -C(O)OR ⁶ , or -C(O)R ^fi ; or

R ^5a and R ^5b together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached form an optionally substituted 4 to 8-membered heterocycloalkyl;

R ⁶ is hydrogen, optionally substituted C1-C20 alkyl, optionally substituted C1-C10 haloalkyl, optionally substituted C3-C6 cycloalkyl, optionally substituted 3 to 6-membered heterocycloalkyl, or optionally substituted phenyl; ring B is absent, optionally substituted C3-C6 cycloalkyl, optionally substituted 4 to 6-membered heterocycloalkyl, optionally substituted phenyl, or optionally substituted 5 to 10-membered heteroaryl;

L ² is absent, C1-C4 alkylene, C2-C4 alkynelene, or C2-C4 alkynylene;

W ¹ is hydrogen or -N=C(N(R ^le ) ₂ )2, wherein each R ^le is independently hydrogen or C1-C3 alkyl; each Y ⁵ is independently N or CH; each R ^2a , R ^2b , R ^2c , R ^2d , R ^2e , R ^2f , R ^2g , and R ²¹¹ is independently hydrogen, optionally substituted C1-C50 alkyl, optionally substituted C2-C50 alkenyl, optionally substituted C2-C50 alkynyl, optionally substituted C1-C50 heteroalkyl, optionally substituted C2-C50 heteroalkenyl, optionally substituted C2-C50 heteroalkynyl, optionally substituted C1-C50 haloalkyl, optionally substituted Cs-Cs cycloalkyl, optionally substituted 3 to 8-membered heterocycloalkyl, or optionally substituted PEG1-50; each of which is optionally substituted with one or more R ¹⁰ ; each R ^3a and R ^jb is independently hydrogen, halogen, -NR ^lla R ^llb , or -NHC(O)R ¹² , wherein

R ^lla and R ^llb are each independently hydrogen, alkyl, or PEG; R ¹² is alkyl, PEG, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, or phenyl; or two R ^3a or two R ^3b together with the carbon atom to which they are attached form a C3-C6 cycloalkyl or 4 to 6-membered heterocycloalkyl; each R ¹⁰ is independently -CN, -OH, -OR ^10a , -N ₃ , -NR ^10a R ^10b , -CO(O)R ^10c , -C(O)OR ^10c , -C(O)NR ^10a R ^1Bb , - NHC(O)R ^10c , -NHC(O)OR ^10c , -OC(O)NR ^10a R ^10b , or optionally substituted 5 to 10-membered heleroaryl; wherein

R ^10a and R ^10b are each independently hydrogen, alkyl, or PEG;

R ^10c is alkyl, PEG, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, or phenyl; ni and mi are each independently 0 or 1; and qi and q ₂ are each independently 0-2.

[00112] In some embodiments of Formula (C), (C-l), (III) or (V), qi and cp are each 2. In some embodiments, qi and cp are each 1. In some embodiments, qi and cp are each 0. In some embodiments, qi is 1 or 2; and q ₂ is 0. In some embodiments, qi is 0; and q ₂ is 1 or 2.

[00113] In some embodiments of Formula (C), (C-l), (III) or (V), B ¹ is -CR ^5a R ^5b -, -O-, -NR ^5b -, or -S-. In some embodiments, B ¹ is -O-, -NR ^5b -, or -S-. In some embodiments, B ¹ is -O-. In some embodiments, B ¹ is - S-, -S(O)-, or -S(O) ₂ -. In some embodiments, B ¹ is -S-. In some embodiments, B ¹ is -S(O)-. In some embodiments, B ¹ is -S(O) ₂ -. In some embodiments, B ¹ is -NR’ ¹ ’-. In some embodiments, B ¹ is -NH-. In some embodiments, B ¹ is -CR ^5a R ^5b -. In some embodiments, B ¹ is -CH ₂ -.

[00114] In some embodiments of Formula (C), (C-l), (III) or (V), B ¹ is

[00115] In some embodiment, ring B is an optionally substituted cycloalkyl or optionally substituted heterocycloalkyd. In some embodiments, ring B is an optionally substituted cycloalkyl. In some embodiments, ring B is a Ca-Cg cycloalkyl. In some embodiments, ring B is a C3-C-, cycloalky 1. In some embodiments, ring B is a cyclopropy l, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl, or cyclohexyl.

[00116] In some embodiments of Formula (C), (C-l), (III) or (V), ring B is an optionally substituted 4 to 8-membered heterocycloalkyl. In some embodiments, ring B is an optionally substituted 5 to 7-membered heterocycloalky 1. In some embodiments, ring B is an optionally substituted piperidine or an optionally substituted piperazine. In some embodiments, ring B is an optionally substituted piperidine. In some embodiments, ring B is an optionally substituted piperazine. In some embodiments, ring B is an optionally substituted morpholine.

[00117] In some embodiments of Formula (C), (C-l), (C-2), (111) or (V), L ² is absent, C1-C4 alky dene, C ₂ - C4 alkynelene, or C2-C4 alkynylene. . In some embodiments, L ² is C1-C4 alkylene. In some embodiments, L ² is C2-C4 alkynelene. In some embodiments, L ² is C ₂ -C4 alkynylene.

[00118] In some embodiments of Formula (C), (C-l), (C-2), (III) or (V), L ² is -CH ₂ -, -CH ₂ CH ₂ -, or C-C C-C . in some embodiments, L ² is -CH ₂ - or -CH ₂ CH ₂ -. In some embodiments, L ² is -CH ₂ -. In some embodiments, L ² is -CH ₂ CH ₂ -. In some embodiments, L ² is C=C j _{n some} embodiments, L ² is ^— C=C-C=C— [00119] In some embodiments of Formula (C), (C-l), (C-2), (III) or (V), L ² is absent.

[00120] In some embodiments of Formula (C), (III), or (V), R’ ^a is an optionally substituted C1-C20 alkyl. In some embodiments, R ^5a is -OH. In some embodiments, R ^5a is hydrogen.

[00121] In some embodiments of Formula (C), (111), or (V), R ^2b is an optionally substituted C1-C20 alkyl, optionally substituted C2-C20 alkenyl, or optionally substituted C2-C20 alkynyl. In some embodiments, R ^5b is C1-C20 alkyl. In some embodiments, R ^5b is C2-C20 alkenyl. In some embodiments, C2-C20 alkynyl. In some embodiments, R ^5b is -C(O)OR ⁶ or -C(O)R ⁶ . In some embodiments, R ^5b is -C(O)OR ⁶ . In some embodiments, R ^5b is -C(O)R ⁶ . In some embodiments, R ^5b is hydrogen.

[00122] In some embodiments of Formula (C), (III), or (V), R ^2a and R ^5b together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached form an optionally substituted 4 to 8-membered heterocycloalkyl. In some embodiments, R ^5a and R ^5b together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached form an optionally substituted 5 to 7-membered heterocycloalkyl. In some embodiments, R ^5a and R ^5b together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached form an optionally substituted 5-membered heterocycloalkyl. In some embodiments, R ^5a and R ^5b together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached form an optionally substituted 6-mcmbcrcd hctcrocycloalkyl. In some embodiments, R ^5a and R ^5b together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached form an optionally substituted 7-membered heterocycloalkyl.

[00123] In some embodiments of Formula (C), (III), or (V), R ⁶ is an optionally substituted C1-C20 alkyl, optionally substituted C1-C10 haloalkyl, optionally substituted C3-C6 cycloalkyl, or optionally substituted 4 to 6-membered heterocycloalkyl. In some embodiments, R ⁶ is an optionally substituted C1-C20 alkyl. In some embodiments, R ⁶ is C3-C6 cycloalkyl or 4 to 6-membered heterocy cloalkyl. In some embodiments, R ⁶ is optionally substituted phenyl.

[00124] In another aspect, provided herein is a transcription modulator molecule having a structure of Formula (VI), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof:

Formula (VI), wherein:

W ¹ is hydrogen or -N=C(N(R ^le )2)2, wherein each R ^le is independently hydrogen or C1-C3 alkyl; each Y ¹ , Y ² , Y ³ , Y ⁴ , Y ⁵ , and Y ⁸ is independently N or CH;

L ¹ is C1-C20 alkylene or C2-C20 heteroalkylene;

Z is absent. -C(O)-, or -C(=NH)-; R ⁴ is Ci-Ce alkyl, -0R ^4b , or -NR ^4a R ^4b ; wherein

R ^4a is hydrogen, optionally substituted C1-C20 alkyl, or optionally substituted C1-C20 heteroalkyl;

R ^4b is optionally substituted C1-C20 alkyl, optionally substituted C2-C20 alkenyl, optionally substituted C2-C20 alkynyl, optionally substituted C1-C20 aminoalkyl, optionally substituted C1-C20 haloalkyl, optionally substituted C1-C20 heteroalkyl, optionally substituted C1-C20 hydroxyalkyl, optionally substituted C-.-Cx cycloalkyl, optionally substituted 4 to 8-membered heterocycloalkyl, optionally substituted phenyl, or optionally substituted 5 to 10-membered heteroaryl; or

R ^4a and R ^4b together with the nitrogen to which they are attached form an optionally substituted 4 to 8- membered heterocycloalkyl which is partially or fully unsaturated; each R ^2a , R ^2b , R ^2c , R ^2d , R ^2e , and R ^2f is independently hydrogen, optionally substituted C1-C50 alkyl, optionally substituted C2-C50 alkenyl, optionally substituted C2-C50 alkynyl, optionally substituted C1-C50 heteroalkyl, optionally substituted C2-C50 heteroalkenyl, optionally substituted C2-C50 heteroalkynyl, optionally substituted C1-C50 haloalkyl, optionally substituted C3-C8 cycloalkyl, optionally substituted 3 to 8-membered heterocycloalkyl, or optionally substituted PEG1-50; each of which is optionally substituted with one or more R ¹⁰ ; each R ^3a and R ^3b is independently hydrogen, halogen, -NR ^lla R ^llb , or -NHC(O)R ¹² , wherein

R ^lla and R ^llb are each independently hydrogen, alkyl, or PEG;

R ¹² is alkyl, PEG, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, or phenyl; or two R ^3a or two R ^3b together with the carbon atom to which they are attached form a C ₃ -Ce cycloalky l or 4 to 6-membered heterocycloalkyl; each R ¹⁰ is independently -CN, -OH, -OR ^10a , -N ₃ , -NR ^10a R ^10b , -CO(O)R ^10c , -C(O)OR ^10c , -C(O)NR ^10a R ^10b , - NHC(O)R ^10c , -NHC(O)OR ^10c , -OC(O)NR ^10a R ^10b , or optionally substituted 5 to 10-membered heleroaryl: wherein

R ^10a and R ^10b are each independently hydrogen, alkyl, or PEG;

R ^10c is alkyl, PEG, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, or phenyl; n ₃ is 0 or 1; and mi is 1, 2, or 3.

[00125] In some embodiments of Formula (VI), Y ⁸ is N and Y ³ is CH. In some embodiments, Y ⁸ is CH and Y ³ is N.

[00126] In some embodiments of Formula (VI), Y ⁸ is N; Y ³ is CH; and Y ¹ is CH. In some embodiments, Y ⁸ is N; Y ³ is CH; and Y ¹ is N.

[00127] In some embodiments of Formula (VI), L ¹ is C1-C10 alkylene or C2-C10 heteroalkylene. In some embodiments, L ¹ is C1-C10 alkylene, Ci-Cs alkylene, Ci-Ce alkylene, C1-C5 alkylene, C1-C4 alkylene, C1-C3 alkylene, or C1-C2 alkylene. In some embodiments, L ¹ is C1-C4 alkylene. In some embodiments, L ¹ is C1-C3 alkylene. In some embodiments, L ¹ is Ci-C 2 alkylene. In some embodiments, L ¹ is C2-C10 heteroalkylene, C2- Cg heteroalkylene, C2-C6 heterolkylene, C2-C5 heteroalkylene, or C2-C4 heteroalkylene. In some embodiments, L ¹ is C2-C10 heteroalkylene. In some embodiments, L ¹ is C2-C8 heteroalkylene. In some embodiments, L ¹ is CL-G, heterolkylene. In some embodiments, L ¹ is C2-C5 heteroalkylene. In some embodiments, L ¹ is C2-C4 heteroalkylene.

[00128] In some embodiments of Formula (VI), the heteroalkylene is polyethylene glycol. In some embodiments, L ¹ is PEG1-10. In some embodiments, L ¹ is PEGi-s. In some embodiments, L ¹ is -(CH2CH2- O) _y i-, wherein yi is an integer in the range of 1-10. In some embodiments, yi is an integer in the range of 1- 8. In some embodiments, yi is an integer in the range of 1-6. In some embodiments, yi is an integer in the range of 1-4. In some embodiments, yi is 1-2. In some embodiments, the heteroalkylene comprises - (CH2)x ₃ N(R ^a )(CH2) _X 4-, wherein R ^a is hydrogen or an optionally substituted Ci-Ce alkyl; and each x ₃ and x ₄ is independently an integer in the range of 1-6.

[00129] In some embodiments of Formula (VI), Z is -C(O)-; and R ⁴ is -OR ^4b . In some embodiments, Z is - C(O)-; and R ⁴ is -NR ^4a R ^4b . In some embodiments, Z is absent; and R ⁴ is -OR ^4b . In some embodiments, Z is absent; and R ⁴ is -NR ^4a R ^4b . In some embodiments, Z is -C(O)-; and R ⁴ is Ci-Ce alkyl. In some embodiments of Formula (A), (A-l), (I), (la), or (lb), Z is absent; and R ⁴ is Ci-Ce alkyl.

[00130] In some embodiments of Formula (VI), n ₃ is 1 and mi is 1, 2, or 3. In some embodiments, n ₃ is 1 and mi is 1. In some embodiments, n ₃ is 1 and mi is 2. In some embodiments, n ₃ is 1 and mi is 3.

[00131] In some embodiments of Formula (VI), n ₃ is 0 and mi is 1, 2 or 3. In some embodiments, n ₃ is 0 and mi is 2 or 3. In some embodiments, n ₃ is 0 and mi is 1. In some embodiments, n ₃ is 0 and mi is 2. In some embodiments, n ₃ is 0 and mi is 3.

[00132] In some embodiments of Formula (I), (la), (lb), (II), (Ila), (III), (IV), (V), or (VI), W ¹ is - N=C(N(R ^1C ) ₂ )2, wherein each R ^lc is independently hydrogen or Ci-C ₃ alkyl. In some embodiments, each R ^lc is independently hydrogen. In some embodiments, each R ^le is independently Ci-C ₃ alkyl.

[00133] In some embodiments of Formula (I), (la), (lb), (II), (Ila), (III), (IV), (V), or (VI), W ¹ is - N=C(N(CH ₃ ) ₂ )2. In some embodiments, W ¹ is hydrogen or -N=C(NH ₂ )2.

[00134] In some embodiments of Formula (I), (la), (lb), (II), (Ila), (III), (IV), (V), or (VI), W ¹ is hydrogen. [00135] In some embodiments of Formula (A), (A-l), (I), or (II), each Y ¹ , Y ² , Y ³ , Y ⁴ , Y ⁵ , Y ⁶ , Y ⁷ , and Y ⁸ is independently N. In some embodiments, each Y ¹ , Y ² , Y ³ , Y ⁴ , Y ⁵ , Y ⁶ , Y ⁷ , and Y ⁸ is independently CH.

[00136] In some embodiments, each Y ² , Y ⁴ , Y ⁷ , and Y ⁸ is independently N; and each Y ¹ , Y ^J , and Y ⁶ is independently CH. In some embodiments, each Y ² , Y ⁴ , Y ⁷ , and Y ⁸ is independently N. In some embodiments, each Y ¹ , Y ³ , and Y ⁶ is independently CH.

[00137] In some embodiments of Formula (A), (A-l), (I), (II), or (VI), each Y ¹ is independently N. In some embodiments, each Y ¹ is independently CH.

[00138] In some embodiments of Formula (A), (A-l), (I), (II), or (VI), each Y ² is independently N. In some embodiments, each Y ² is independently CH.

[00139] In some embodiments of Formula (A), (A-l), (I), (II), or (VI), each Y ³ is independently N. In some embodiments, each Y ³ is independently CH.

[00140] In some embodiments of Formula (A), (A-l), (I), (II), or (VI), each Y ⁴ is independently N. In some embodiments, each Y ⁴ is independently CH. [00141] In some embodiments of Formula (A), (A-l), (I), (la). (Ib), (II), (Ila), (III), (IV), (V),or (VI), each Y ⁵ is independently N. In some embodiments, each Y ⁵ is independently CH.

[00142] In some embodiments of Formula (A), (A-l), (I), or (II), each Y ⁶ is independently N. In some embodiments, each Y ⁶ is independently CH.

[00143] In some embodiments of Formula (A), (A-l), (I), or (II), each Y ⁷ is independently N. In some embodiments, each Y ⁷ is independently CH.

[00144] In some embodiments of Formula (A), (A-l), (I), (II), or (VI), each Y ⁸ is independently N. In some embodiments, each Y ⁸ is independently CH.

[00145] In some embodiments of Formula (A), (A-l), (I), (la), (Ib), (III), or (VI), Z is absent or -C(O)-. In some embodiments, Z is absent. In some embodiments, Z is -C(O)-. In some embodiments, Z is -C(=NH)-. [00146] In some embodiments of Formula (I), (la), (Ib), (II), (IV), or (V), each R ^2a , R ^2b , R ^2c , R ^2d , R ^2e , R ^2f , R ^2g , and R ^2h is independently hydrogen, optionally substituted C1-C50 alkyl, optionally substituted C2-C50 alkenyl, optionally substituted C2-C20 alkynyl, optionally substituted C1-C50 heteroalkyl, optionally substituted C2-C50 heteroalkenyl, optionally substituted C2-C50 heteroalkynyl, optionally substituted C1-C50 haloalkyl, optionally substituted C3-C8 cycloalkyl, optionally substituted 3 to 8-membered heterocycloalkyl, or optionally substituted PEG1-50; each of which is optionally substituted with one or more R ¹⁰ . In some embodiments, each R ^2a , R ^2b , R ^2c , R ^2d , R ^2e , R ^2f , R ^2g , and R ²¹¹ is independently hydrogen, optionally substituted C1-C20 alkyl, optionally substituted C2-C20 alkenyl, optionally substituted C2-C20 alkynyl, optionally substituted C1-C20 heteroalkyl, optionally substituted C2-C20 heteroalkenyl, optionally substituted C2-C20 heteroalkynyl, optionally substituted C1-C20 haloalkyl, optionally substituted C3-C8 cycloalkyl, optionally substituted 3 to 8-membered heterocycloalkyl, or optionally substituted PEG1-20; each of which is optionally substituted with one or more R ¹⁰ . In some embodiments, each R ^2a , R ^2b , R ^2c , R ^2d , R ^2e , R ^2f , R ^2g , and R ²¹¹ is independently hydrogen, optionally substituted C1-C10 alkyl, optionally substituted C2-C10 alkenyl, optionally substituted C2-C10 alkynyl, optionally substituted C1-C10 heteroalkyl, optionally substituted C2-C10 heteroalkenyl, optionally substituted C2-

C10 heteroalkynyl, optionally substituted C1-C10 haloalkyl, or optionally substituted PEG1-10

[00147] In some embodiments of Formula (I), (la), (Ib), (II), (IV), or (V), each R ^2a , R ^2b , R ^2c , R ^2d , R ^2e , R ^2g , and R ^2h is independently hydrogen, optionally substituted C1-C10 alkyl, optionally substituted C1-C10 heteroalkyl, optionally substituted C1-C10 haloalkyl, optionally substituted C1-C10 alkylamino, or optionally substituted PEG1-10. In some embodiments, each R ^2a , R ^2b , R ^2c , R ^2d , R ^2e , R ^2g , and R ^2h is independently an optionally substituted C1-C10 heteroalkyl. In some embodiments, each R ^2a , R ^2b , R ^2c , R ^2d , R ^2e , R ^2g , and R ^2h is independently an optionally substituted C1-C10 haloalkyl. In some embodiments, each R ^2a , R ^2b , R ^2c , R ^2d , R ^2e , R ^2g , and R ^2h is independently -CF3 or -CH2CF3, or -CH2CH2CF3. In some embodiments, each R ^2a , R ^2b , R ^2c , R ^2d , R ^2e , R ^2g , and R ^2b is independently an optionally substituted C1-C10 alkylamino. In some embodiments, each R ^2a , R ^2b , R ^2c , R ^2d , R ^2e , R ^2g , and R ²¹¹ is independently an optionally substituted PEG1-10. In some embodiments, each R ^2a , R ^2b , R ^2c , R2 ^d , R ^2e , R ^2g , and R ^2h is independently an optionally substituted C1-C10 alkyl. In some embodiments, each R ^2a , R ^2b , R ^2c , R ^2d , R ^2e , R ^2g , and R ^2h is independently methyl, ethyl, isopropyl, isobutyl, sec-butyl, or tert-butyl. In some embodiments, each R ^2a , R ^2b , R ^2c , R ^2d , R ^2e , R ^2f , R ^2g , and R ^2g is independently hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, or isopropyl. In some embodiments, each R ^2a , R ^2b , R ^2c , R ^2e , R ^2f , R ^2g , and R ^2g is independently isopropyl. In some embodiments, each R ^2a , R ^2b , R ^2c , R ^2tl , R ^2e , R ^2g , and R ^2b is independently ethyl. In some embodiments, each R ^2a , R ^2b , R ^2c , R ^2e , R ^2f , R ^2g , and R ^2g is methyl. In some embodiments, each R ^2a , R ^2b , R ^2c , R ^2d , R ^2e , R ^2f , R ^2g , and R ^2g is independently hydrogen.

[00148] In some embodiments of Formula (I), (la), (lb), (II), (IV), or (V), each R ^2a , R ^2b , R ^2c , R ^2d , R ^2e , R ^2f , R ^2g , and R ^2h is independently hydrogen, optionally substituted C1-C10 alkyl, optionally substituted C1-C10 heteroalkyl, optionally substituted C1-C10 haloalkyl, or optionally substituted PEGMO; each of which is optionally substituted with one or more R ¹⁰ . In some embodiments, each R ^2a , R ^2b , R ^2c , R ^2d , R ^2e , R ^2f , R ^2g , and R ^2h is independently C1-C10 alkyl, each of which is optionally substituted with one or more R ¹⁰ .

[00149] In some embodiments of Formula (I), (la), (lb), (II), (IV), or (V), each R ^2a , R ^2b , R ^2d , and R ^2g is independently an optionally substituted Ci-Cio alkyl, optionally substituted Ci-Cio heteroalkyl, optionally substituted Ci-Cio haloalkyl, or optionally substituted PEGi-io; each of which is optionally substituted with one or more R ¹⁰ ; and each of R ^2c , R ^2e , and R ²¹¹ is independently unsubstituted Ci-Cio alkyl.

[00150] In some embodiments of Formula (I), (la), (lb), (II), (IV), or (V), each of R ^2c , R ^2e , and R ^2h is independently unsubstituted Ci-Cio alky l. In some embodiments, each of R ^2c , R ^2e , and R ^2h is independently methyl, ethyl, isopropyl, or tcrt-butyl. In some embodiments, each of R ^2c , R ^2e , and R ^2h is independently methyl, ethyl, or isopropyl. In some embodiments, each of R ^2c , R ^2e , and R ^2h is independently methyl or isopropyl. In some embodiments, each of R ^2c , R ^2e , and R ^2h is methyl.

[00151] In some embodiments of Formula (I), (la), (lb), (II), (IV), or (V), each R ^2a , R ^2b , and R ^2g is independently unsubstituted Ci-Cio alkyl. In some embodiments, each R ^2a , R ^2b , and R ^2g is independently methyl, ethyl, isopropyl, or tert-butyl. In some embodiments, each R ^2a , R ^2b , and R ^2g is independently methyl, ethyl, or isopropyl. In some embodiments, each R ^2a , R ^2b , and R ^2g is independently methyl or isopropyl. In some embodiments, each R ^2a , R ^2b , and R ^2g is methyl.

[00152] In some embodiments of Formula (I), (la), (lb), (II), (IV), or (V), each R ^2a , R ^2b , R ^2c , R ^2e , R ^2f , R ^2g , and R ^2h is independently unsubstituted alkyd Ci-Cio alkyl; and R ^2d is Ci-Cio alkyl, which is optionally substituted with one or more R ¹⁰ . In some embodiments, each R ^2a , R ^2b , R ^2c , R ^2e , R ^2f , R ^2g , and R ^2h is methyl; and R ^2d is Ci-Cio alkyl, which is optionally substituted with one or more R ¹⁰ .

[00153] In some embodiments of Formula (I), (la), (lb), (II), (IV), (V), or (VI), R ^2a is hydrogen, an optionally substituted Ci-Cio alkyl, optionally substituted Ci-Cio heteroalkyl, optionally substituted Ci-Cio haloalkyl, or optionally substituted PEGi-io, each of which is optionally substituted with one or more R ¹⁰ . In some embodiments, R ^2a is an optionally substituted Ci-Cio alkyl, optionally substituted Ci-Cio heteroalkyl, or optionally substituted Ci-Cio haloalkyl. In some embodiments, R ^2a is an optionally substituted Ci-Cio alkyl which is substituted with one or more R ¹⁰ . In some embodiments, R ^2a is unsubstituted Ci-Cio alkyl. In some embodiments, R ^2a is methyl, ethyl, or isopropyl. In some embodiments, R ^2a is isopropyl. In some embodiments, R ^2a is ethyl. In some embodiments, R ^2a is methyl. In some embodiments, R ^2a is hydrogen. [00154] In some embodiments of Formula (I), (la), (lb), (II), (IV), (V), or (VI), R ^2b is hydrogen, an optionally substituted Ci-Cio alkyl, optionally substituted C1-C10 heteroalkyl, optionally substituted C1-C10 haloalkyl, or optionally substituted PEGMO, each of which is optionally substituted with one or more R ¹⁰ . In some embodiments, R ^2b is an optionally substituted Ci-Cio alkyl, optionally substituted C1-C10 heteroalkyl, or optionally substituted C1-C10 haloalkyl. In some embodiments, R ^2b is an optionally substituted C1-C10 alkyl which is substituted with one or more R ¹⁰ . In some embodiments, R ^2b is unsubstituted Ci-Cio alkyl. In some embodiments, R ^2b is methyl, ethyl, or isopropyl. In some embodiments, R ^2b is isopropyl. In some embodiments, R ^2b is ethyl. In some embodiments, R ^2b is methyl. In some embodiments, R ^2b is hydrogen. [00155] In some embodiments of Formula (I), (la), (lb), (II), (IV), (V), or (VI), each R ^2c is independently hydrogen, an optionally substituted Ci-Cio alkyl, optionally substituted Ci-Cio heteroalkyl, optionally substituted Ci-Cio haloalkyl, or optionally substituted PEGMO, each of which is optionally substituted with one or more R ¹⁰ . In some embodiments, each R ^2c is independently an optionally substituted Ci-Cio alkyl, optionally substituted Ci-Cio heteroalkyl, or optionally substituted Ci-Cio haloalkyl. In some embodiments, each R ^2c is independently an optionally substituted Ci-Cio alkyl which is substituted with one or more R ¹⁰ . In some embodiments, each R ^2c is independently an unsubstituted Ci-Cio alkyl. In some embodiments, each R ^2c is independently methyl, ethyl, or isopropyl. In some embodiments, each R ^2c is independently isopropyl. In some embodiments, each R ^2c is independently ethyl. In some embodiments, each R ^2c is independently methyl. In some embodiments, each R ^2c is independently hydrogen.

[00156] In some embodiments of Formula (I), (la), (lb), (II), (Ila), (III), (IV), (V), or (VI), R ^2d is hydrogen, an optionally substituted Ci-Cio alkyl, optionally substituted Ci-Cio heteroalkyl, optionally substituted Ci- Cio haloalkyl, or optionally substituted PEGMO, each of which is optionally substituted with one or more R ¹⁰ . In some embodiments, R ^2d is an optionally substituted Ci-Cio alkyl, optionally substituted Ci-Cio heteroalkyl, or optionally substituted Ci-Cio haloalkyl. In some embodiments, R ^2d is an optionally substituted Ci-Cio alkyl which is substituted with one or more R ¹⁰ . In some embodiments, R ^2d is unsubstituted Ci-Cio alkyl. In some embodiments, R ^2d is methyl, ethyl, or isopropyl. In some embodiments, R ^2d is isopropyl. In some embodiments, R ^2d is ethyl. In some embodiments, R ^2d is methyl. In some embodiments, R ^2d is hydrogen.

[00157] In some embodiments of Formula (I), (la), (lb), (II), (IV), (V), or (VI), R ^2e is hydrogen, an optionally substituted Ci-Cio alkyl, optionally substituted Ci-Cio heteroalkyl, optionally substituted Ci-Cio haloalkyl, or optionally substituted PEGMO, each of which is optionally substituted with one or more R ¹⁰ . In some embodiments, R ^2e is an optionally substituted Ci-Cio alkyl, optionally substituted Ci-Cio heteroalkyl, or optionally substituted Ci-Cio haloalkyl. In some embodiments, R ^2e is an optionally substituted Ci-Cio alkyl which is substituted with one or more R ¹⁰ . In some embodiments, R ^2e is unsubstituted Ci-Cio alkyl. In some embodiments, R ^2e is methyl, ethyl, or isopropyl. In some embodiments, R ^2e is isopropyl. In some embodiments, R ^2e is ethyl. In some embodiments, R ^2e is methyl. In some embodiments, R ^2e is hydrogen. [00158] In some embodiments of Formula (I), (la), (lb), (II), (IV), (V), or (VI), each R ^2f is independently hydrogen, an optionally substituted Ci-Cio alkyl, optionally substituted Ci-Cio hctcroalkyl, optionally substituted C1-C10 haloalky 1, or optionally substituted PEGMO, each of which is optionally substituted with one or more R ¹⁰ . In some embodiments, each R ^2f is independently an optionally substituted Ci-Cio alkyl, optionally substituted Ci-Cio heteroalkyl, or optionally substituted Ci-Cio haloalkyl. In some embodiments, each R ^2f is independently an optionally substituted Ci-Cio alkyl which is substituted with one or more R ¹⁰ . In some embodiments, each R ^2f is independently an unsubstituted C1-C10 alkyl. In some embodiments, each R ^2d is independently methyl, ethyl, or isopropyl. In some embodiments, each R ^2f is independently isopropyl. In some embodiments, each R ^2f is independently ethyl. In some embodiments, each R ^2f is independently methyl. In some embodiments, each R ^2f is independently hydrogen.

[00159] In some embodiments of Formula (1), (la), (lb), (11), (IV), or (V), R ^2g is hydrogen, an optionally substituted Ci-Cio alkyl, optionally substituted Ci-Cio heteroalkyl, optionally substituted Ci-Cio haloalkyl, or optionally substituted PEGMO, each of which is optionally substituted with one or more R ¹⁰ . In some embodiments, R ^2g is an optionally substituted Ci-Cio alkyl, optionally substituted Ci-Cio heteroalkyl, or optionally substituted Ci-Cio haloalkyl. In some embodiments, R ^2g is an optionally substituted Ci-Cio alkyl which is substituted with one or more R ¹⁰ . In some embodiments, R ^2g is unsubstituted Ci-Cio alkyl. In some embodiments, R ^2g is methyl, ethyl, or isopropyl. In some embodiments, R ^2g is isopropyl. Tn some embodiments, R ^2g is ethyl. In some embodiments, R ^2g is methyl. In some embodiments, R ^2g is hydrogen. [00160] In some embodiments of Formula (I), (la), (lb), (II), (IV), or (V), R ^2h is hydrogen, an optionally substituted Ci-Cio alkyl, optionally substituted Ci-Cio heteroalkyl, optionally substituted Ci-Cio haloalkyl, or optionally substituted PEGMO, each of which is optionally substituted with one or more R ¹⁰ . In some embodiments, R ^2h is an optionally substituted Ci-Cio alkyl, optionally substituted Ci-Cio hctcroalkyl, or optionally substituted Ci-Cio haloalkyl. In some embodiments, R ^2h is an optionally substituted Ci-Cio alkyl which is substituted with one or more R ¹⁰ . In some embodiments, R ^2h is unsubstituted Ci-Cio alkyl. In some embodiments, R ^2h is methyl, ethyl, or isopropyl. In some embodiments, R ²¹¹ is isopropyl. In some embodiments, R ^2h is ethyl. In some embodiments, R ^2h is methyl. In some embodiments, R ^2h is hydrogen.

[00161] In some embodiments of Formula (I), (la), (lb), (II), (Ila), (III), (IV), (V), or (VI), each R ^3a is independently hydrogen, deuterium, halogen, amino, optionally substituted C1-C20 alkyl, optionally substituted C1-C20 haloalkyl, optionally substituted C1-C20 alkylamino, or optionally substituted C1-C20 hydroxyalkyl. In some embodiments, each R ^3a is independently hydrogen, amino, or optionally substituted C1-C20 alkylamino. In some embodiments, each R ^3a is hydrogen.

[00162] In some embodiments of Formula (I), (la), (lb), (II), (IV), (V), or (VI), each R ^3b is independently hydrogen, deuterium, halogen, amino, optionally substituted C1-C20 alkyl, optionally substituted C1-C20 haloalkyl, optionally substituted C1-C20 alkylamino, or optionally substituted C1-C20 hydroxyalkyl. In some embodiments, each R ^3b is independently hydrogen, amino, or optionally substituted C1-C20 alkylamino. In some embodiments, each R ^3b is hydrogen.

[00163] In some embodiments of Formula (I), (la), (lb), (II), (IV), (V), or (VI), each R ^3b is hydrogen; and each R ^3a is independently hydrogen, halogen, amino, optionally substituted C1-C10 alkyl, optionally substituted C1-C10 haloalkyl, optionally substituted C1-C10 alkylamino, or optionally substituted C1-C10 hydroxyalkyl. In some embodiments, each R ^3b is hydrogen; and each R ^3a is independently hydrogen, halogen, amino, optionally substituted C1-C10 alkyl, optionally substituted C1-C10 haloalkyl, optionally substituted C1-C10 alkylamino, or optionally substituted C1-C10 hydroxyalkyl. In some embodiments, each R ^3b is hydrogen; and each R ^3a is independently hydrogen or amino.

[00164] In some embodiments of Formula (I), (la), (lb), (II), (IV), (V), or (VI), each R ^3a and each R ^3b is hydrogen.

[00165] In some embodiments of Formula (I), (la), (lb), (II), (IV), (V), or (VI), two R ^3a together with the carbon atom to which they are attached form a C’-.-Cr, cycloalkyl. In some embodiments, two R ^3a together with the carbon atom to which they are attached form a cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl, or cyclopentyl. In some embodiments, two R ^3a together with the carbon atom to which they are attached form a cyclopropyl. In some embodiments, two R ^3a together with the carbon atom to which they are attached form a cyclobutyl. In some embodiments, two R ^3a together with the carbon atom to which they are attached form a cyclopentyl. In some embodiments, two R ^3a together with the carbon atom to which they are attached form a 4 to 6-membered heterocycloalkyd. In some embodiments, two R ^3a together with the carbon atom to which they are attached form a 4-membered heterocycloalkyl. In some embodiments, two R ^3a together with the carbon atom to which they are attached form a 5-membered heterocycloalkyl. In some embodiments, two R ^3a together with the carbon atom to which they are attached form a 6-membered heterocycloalkyl.

[00166] In some embodiments of Formula (I), (la), (lb), (II), (IV), (V), or (VI), two R ^3b together with the carbon atom to which they are attached form a C-,-Cr, cycloalkyl ring. In some embodiments, two R ^3b together with the carbon atom to which they are attached form a cyclopropyl, cyclobuty l, or cyclopentyl. In some embodiments, two R ^3b together with the carbon atom to which they are attached form a cyclopropyl. In some embodiments, two R ^3b together with the carbon atom to which they are attached form a cyclobutyl. In some embodiments, two R ^3b together with the carbon atom to which they are attached form a cyclopenty l. In some embodiments, two R ^3b together with the carbon atom to which they are attached form a 4 to 6- membered heterocycloalkyl. In some embodiments, two R ^3b together with the carbon atom to which they are attached form a 4-membered heterocycloalkyl. In some embodiments, two R ^3b together with the carbon atom to which they are attached form a 5-membered heterocycloalkyl. In some embodiments, two R ^3b together with the carbon atom to which they are attached form a 6-membered heterocycloalkyl.

[00167] In some embodiments of Formula (A), (A-l), (I), (la), (lb), or (VI), R ^4a is hydrogen, optionally substituted C1-C20 alkyl, or optionally substituted C1-C20 heteroalkyl. In some embodiments, R ^4a is an optionally substituted C1-C20 alkyl or optionally substituted C1-C20 heteroalkyl. In some embodiments, R ^4a is an optionally substituted C1-C20 alkyl. In some embodiments, R ^4a is an optionally substituted C1-C15 alkyd. In some embodiments, R ^4a is an optionally substituted C1-C10 alkyl. In some embodiments, R ^4a is an optionally substituted C1-C20 heteroalkyl. In some embodiments, the heteroalky l is polyethylene glycol (PEG). In some embodiments, R ^4a is optionally substituted PEG1-20. In some embodiments, R ^4a is an optionally substituted PEGi -15. In some embodiments, R ^4a is optionally substituted PEG1-10. In some embodiments, R ^4a is hydrogen. [00168] In some embodiments of Formula (A), (A-l), (I), (la). (Ib), or (VI), R ^4b is optionally substituted C1-C20 alkyl, optionally substituted C1-C20 aminoalkyl, optionally substituted C1-C20 haloalkyl optionally substituted C1-C20 heteroalkyl, or optionally substituted C1-C20 hydroxyalkyl. In some embodiments, R ^4b is optionally substituted C1-C20 alkyl or optionally substituted C1-C20 heteroalkyl. In some embodiments, R ^4b is optionally substituted C1-C20 alkyl. In some embodiments, R ^4b is optionally substituted C1-C15 alkyl. In some embodiments, R ^4b is optionally substituted C1-C10 alkyl. In some embodiments, R ^4b is optionally substituted C1-C20 heteroalkyl. In some embodiments, R ^4b is optionally substituted C1-C15 heteroalkyl. In some embodiments, R ^4b is optionally substituted C1-C10 heteroalkyl. In some embodiments, the heteroalkyl is polyethylene glycol (PEG). In some embodiments, R ^4b is PEG1-20. In some embodiments, R ^b is PEG1-15. In some embodiments, R ^4b is PEGMO.

[00169] In some embodiments of Formula (A), (A-l), (I), (la), (Ib), or (VI), R ^4b is optionally substituted C ₃ -Cg cycloalkyl, optionally substituted 4 to 8-membered heterocycloalkyl, optionally substituted phenyl, or optionally substituted 5 to 10-membered heteroaryl. In some embodiments, R ^4b is optionally substituted C ₃ - Cg cycloalkyl or optionally substituted 4 to 8-membered heterocycloalkyl. In some embodiments, R ^4b is optionally substituted C ₃ -CG cycloalkyl or optionally substituted 4 to 6-membered heterocycloalkyl. In some embodiments, R ^4b is optionally substituted C ₃ -CG cycloalkyl. In some embodiments, R ^4b is cyclopentyl or cyclohexyl. In some embodiments, R ^4b is optionally substituted 4 to 6-membered heterocycloalkyl. In some embodiments, R ^4b is a 5 or 6-membered heterocycloalkyl. In some embodiments, R ^4b is a piperidine, piperazine, or morpholine. In some embodiments, R ^4b is a piperidine or piperazine. In some embodiments, R ^4b is piperidine. In some embodiments, R ^4b is piperazine.

[00170] In some embodiments of Formula (A), (A-l), (I), (la), (Ib), or (VI), R ^4a and R ^4b together with the nitrogen to which they are attached form an optionally substituted 4 to 8-membered heterocycloalkyl which is partially or fully unsaturated. In some embodiments, R ^4a and R ^4b together with the nitrogen to which they are attached form an optionally substituted 4 to 6-membered heterocycloalkyl. In some embodiments, R ^4a and R ^4b together with the nitrogen to which they are attached form an optionally substituted 4-membered hctcrocycloalky I. In some embodiments, R ^4a and R ^4b together with the nitrogen to which they are attached form an optionally substituted 5-membered heterocycloalkyl. In some embodiments, R ^4a and R ^4b together with the nitrogen to which they are attached form an optionally substituted 6-membered heterocycloalkyl.

[00171] In some embodiments of Formula (I), (la), (Ib), (II), (Ila), (III), (IV), (V), or (VI), each R ¹⁰ is independently -CN, -OH, -OR ^10a , -N ₃ , -NR ^10a R ^10b , -CO(O)R ^10c , -C(O)OR ^10c , -C(O)NR ^10a R ^10b , -NHC(O)R ^10c , -NHC(O)OR ^10c , -OC(O)NR ^10a R ^10b or optionally substituted 5 to 10-membered heteroaryl. In some embodiments, each R ¹⁰ is independently -CN, -OH, -OR ^10a , -N ₃ , -NR ^10a R ^10b , -C(O)OR ^10c , -C(O)NR ^10a R ^10b , - NHC(O)R ^10c , or optionally substituted 5 -membered heteroaryl. In some embodiments, each R ¹⁰ is independently -CN, -OH, -OR ^10a , -N ₃ , or -NR ^10a R ^10b . In some embodiments, each R ¹⁰ is independently - CO(O)R ^10c , -C(O)OR ^10c , -C(O)NR ^10a R ^10b , -NHC(O)R ^10c , -NHC(O)OR ^10c , or -OC(O)NR ^10a R ^10b . In some embodiments, each R ¹⁰ is independently -C(O)NR ^10a R ^10b , -NHC(O)R ^10c , or -OC(O)NR ^10a R ^10b . In some embodiments, each R ¹⁰ is independently an optionally substituted 5 to 10-membered heteroaryl. In some embodiments, each R ¹⁰ is independently an optionally substituted 5-membered heteroaryl. In some embodiments, each R ¹⁰ is independently an optionally substituted triazine.

[00172] In some embodiments of Formula (I), (la), (lb), (II), (Ila), (III), (IV), (V), or (VI), each R ^10a and R ^10b is independently hydrogen, alkyl, or PEG. In some embodiments, each R ^10a and R ^10b is independently hydrogen, C1-C20 alkyl, or PEG1.20. In some embodiments, each R ^10a and R ^10b is independently C1-C20 alkyl. In some embodiments, each R ^10a and R ^10b is independently PEG1-20. In some embodiments, each R ^10a and R ^10b is independently hydrogen.

[00173] In some embodiments of Formula (I), (la), (lb), (II), (Ila), (III), (IV), (V), or (VI), R ^10c is alkyl, PEG, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, or phenyl. In some embodiments, R ^10c is C1-C20 alkyl, PEG1.20, C3-C6 cycloalkyl, 4 to 6-membered heterocycloalkyl, or phenyl. In some embodiments, R ^10c is C1-C20 alkyl or PEGi -20. In some embodiments, R ^10c is C1-C20 alkyl. In some embodiments, R ^10c is PEG1-20. In some embodiments, R ^10c is Cs-Ce cycloalkyl, 4 to 6-membered heterocycloalkyl, or phenyl. In some embodiments, R ^10c is Cj-Ce cycloalkyl. In some embodiments, R ^10c is 4 to 6-membered heterocycloalkyl. In some embodiments, R ^10c is phenyl.

[00174] In some embodiments of Formula (I), (la), (lb), (II), (Ila), (III), (IV), (V), or (VI), R ^lla and R ^llb are each independently hydrogen, alkyl, or PEG. In some embodiments, R ^lla and R ^llb are each independently hydrogen, Ci-C2oalkyl, or PEG1-20. In some embodiments, R ^lla and R ^llb arc each independently Ci-C2oalkyl. In some embodiments, R ^lla and R ^llb are each independently PEG1-20. In some embodiments, R ^lla and R ^llb are each independently hydrogen.

[00175] In some embodiments of Formula (I), (la), (lb), (II), (Ila), (III), (IV), (V), or (VI), R ¹² is alkyl, PEG, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, or phenyl. In some embodiments, R ¹² is C1-C20 alkyl, PEG1-20, C3-C6 cycloalkyl, 4 to 6-membered heterocycloalkyl, or phenyl. In some embodiments, R ¹² is C1-C20 alkyl or PEGi- 20. In some embodiments, R ¹² is Cs-Cr, cycloalkyl, 4 to 6-membered heterocycloalkyl, or phenyl. In some embodiments, R ¹² is C1-C20 alkyl. In some embodiments, R ¹² is PEG1-20. In some embodiments, R ¹² is C3-C6 cycloalkyl. In some embodiments, R ¹² is 4 to 6-membered heterocycloalkyl. In some embodiments, R ¹² is phenyl.

[00176] In some embodiments of Formula (A), (A-l), (II), or (Ila), each AA is independently a naturally occurring amino acid. In some embodiments, each AA is independently selected from lysine, arginine, serine, threonine, or cysteine. In some embodiments, each AA is independently selected from lysine or arginine. In some embodiments, each AA is independently selected from lysine. In some embodiments, each AA is independently selected from arginine.

[00177] In some embodiments of Formula (A), (A-l), (I), (la), (lb), (II), (III), (IV), (V), m is 1. In some embodiments, m is 0.

[00178] In some embodiments of Formula (A), (A-l), (I), (la), (lb), (II), (Ila), (III), (IV), (V), or (VI), mi is 1, 2, or 3. In some embodiments, mi is 1 or 2. In some embodiments, mi is 0 or 1. In some embodiments, mi is 3. In some embodiments, mi is 2. In some embodiments, mi is 1. In some embodiments, mi is 0.

Polyamide - DNA binding moiety [00179] The binding affinity between the compound and the target gene can be adjusted based on the composition of the polyamide sequence portion of the compound. In some embodiments, the compound is capable of binding the DNA with an affinity of less than about 600 nM, about 500 nM, about 400 nM, about 300 nM, about 250 nM, about 200 nM, about 150 nM, about 100 nM, or about 50nM. In some embodiments, the compound is capable of binding the DNA with an affinity in the range of about 1-600 nM, 10-500 nM, 20-500 nM, 50-400 nM, or 100-300 nM.

[00180] In some embodiments, the compound is capable of binding the DNA with an affinity of less than 500 nM. In some embodiments, the compound is capable of binding the DNA with an affinity of less than about 300 nM. In some embodiments, the compound is capable of binding the DNA with an affinity of less than about 200 nM

[00181] The binding affinity between the compound and the target DNA can be determined using a quantitative footprint titration experiment. The experiment involves measuring the dissociation constant Kd of the polyamide for the target sequence at either 24 °C or 37 °C, and using either standard polyamide assay solution conditions or approximate intracellular solution conditions.

[00182] The compound has a high binding affinity to a sequence having multiple nucleotide repeats comprising CTG and binds to the target nucleotide repeats preferentially over other nucleotide repeats or other nucleotide sequences. In some embodiments, the compound has a higher binding affinity to a sequence having multiple nucleotide repeats comprising CTG than to a sequence having repeats of CGG. In some embodiments, the compound has a higher binding affinity to a sequence having multiple nucleotide repeats comprising CTG than to a sequence having repeats of CCG. In some embodiments, the compound has a higher binding affinity to a sequence having multiple nucleotide repeats comprising CTG than to a sequence having repeats of CCTG. In some embodiments, the compound has a higher binding affinity to a sequence having multiple nucleotide repeats comprising CTG than to a sequence having repeats of TGGAA. In some embodiments, the compound has a higher binding affinity to a sequence having multiple nucleotide repeats comprising CTG than to a sequence having repeats of GGGGCC. In some embodiments, the compound has a higher binding affinity to a sequence having multiple nucleotide repeats comprising CTG than to a sequence having repeats of GAA.

[00183] Due to the preferential binding between the polyamide sequence and the target nucleotide repeat, the transcription modulation molecules described herein become localized around regions having multiple nucleotide repeats comprising CTG. In some embodiments, the local concentration of the molecule is higher near a sequence having multiple nucleotide repeats comprising CTG than near a sequence having repeats of CGG. In some embodiments, the local concentration of molecule is higher near a sequence having multiple nucleotide repeats comprising CTG than near a sequence having repeats of CCG. In some embodiments, the local concentration of the molecules is higher near a sequence having multiple nucleotide repeats comprising CTG than near a sequence having repeats of CCTG. In some embodiments, the local concentration of the molecules is higher near a sequence having multiple nucleotide repeats comprising CTG than near a sequence having repeats of TGGAA. In some embodiments, the local concentration of the molecules is higher near a sequence having multiple nucleotide repeats comprising CTG than near a sequence having repeats of GGGGCC. In some embodiments, the local concentration of the molecules is higher near a sequence having multiple nucleotide repeats comprising CTG than near a sequence having repeats of GAA. [00184] In an aspect provided herein, the molecules of the present disclosure preferentially bind to die repeated CTG of dmpk, atxn8 atxn80s, or tcf4 than to CTG elsewhere in the subject’s DNA, due to the high number of CTG repeats associated with dmpk, atxn8, atxn80s, or tcf4. In some embodiments, the molecules of the present disclosure are more likely to bind to the repeated CTG of dmpk than to CTG elsewhere in the subject’s DNA due to the high number of CTG repeats associated with dmpk. In some embodiments, the molecules of the present disclosure are more likely to bind to the repeated CTG of atxn8 or atxn80s than to CTG elsewhere in the subject’s DNA due to the high number of CTG repeats associated with atxn8 or atxn80s. In some embodiments, the molecules of the present disclosure are more likely to bind to the repeated CTG of tcf4 gene than to CTG elsewhere in the subject’s DNA, due to the high number of CTG repeats associated with tcf4.

[00185] The polyamide is localized to a sequence having multiple nucleotide repeats comprising CTG and binds to the target nucleotide repeats preferentially over other nucleotide repeats. In some embodiments, the sequence has at least 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, 25, 30, 40, 50, 100, 200, 300, 400, or 500 repeats of CTG. In some embodiments, the sequence comprises at least 1000 nucleotide repeats of CTG. In some embodiments, the sequence comprises at least 500 nucleotide repeats of CTG. In some embodiments, the sequence comprises at least 200 nucleotide repeats of CTG. In some embodiments, the sequence comprises at least 100 nucleotide repeats of CTG. In some embodiments, the sequence comprises at least 50 nucleotide repeats of CTG. In some embodiments, the sequence comprises at least 20 nucleotide repeats of CTG. [00186] The polyamide composed of a pre-selected combination of subunits can selectively bind to the DNA in the minor groove. In their hairpin structure, antiparallel side-by-side pairings of two aromatic amino acids bind to DNA sequences, with a polyamide ring packed specifically against each DNA base. N- Methylpyrrole (Py) favors T, A, and C bases, excluding G; N-methylimidazole (Im) is a G-reader; and 3- hydroxyl-N-methylpyrrol (Hp) is specific for thymine base. The nucleotide base pairs can be recognized using different pairings of the amino acid subunits using the pairing principle shown in Table 1A and IB below. For example, an Im/Py pairing reads G C by symmetry, a Py/Im pairing reads C G, an Hp/Py pairing can distinguish T A from A T, G C, and C G, and a Py/Py pairing nonspecifically discriminates both A T and T A from G C and C G.

[00187] In some embodiments, the polyamide compound comprises Im corresponding to the nucleotide G; Im or Nt corresponding to the nucleotide pair G; Py corresponding to the nucleotide C, wherein Im is N- alkyl imidazole, Py is N-alkyl pyrrole, Hp is 3 -hydroxy N-methyl pyrrole, and |3-alanine. In some embodiments, the polyamide comprises Im/Py to correspond to the nucleotide pair G/C, Py/Im to correspond to the nucleotide pair C/G, and wherein Im is N-alkyl imidazole (e.g, N-methyl imidazole), Py is N-alkyl pyrrole (e.g., N-methyl pyrrole), and Hp is 3-hydroxy N-methyl pyrrole. Table 1A. Base pairing for single amino acid subunit (Favored (+), disfavored (-)).

*The subunit HpBi, ImBi, and PyBi function as a conjugate of two monomer submits and bind to two nucleotides. The binding property of HpBi, TmBi, and PyBi corresponds to Hp-Py, Tm-Py, and Py-Py respectively.

Table IB. Representative base pairing for hairpin polyamide.

[00188] The monomer subunits of the polyamide compound can be strung together based on the pairing principles shown in Table 1A and Table IB. The monomer subunits of the polyamide compound can be strung together based on the pairing principles shown in Table 1C.

[00189] Table 1C shows an example of the monomer subunits that can bind to the specific nucleotide. The polyamide can have several monomer subunits strung together, with a monomer subunit selected from each row. For example, the polyamide can include Py-[3-Im that binds to CTG, with Py selected from the C column, p from the T column, and Im from the G column.

[00190] In addition, the polyamide portion of the compound can also include a partial or multiple sets of the five subunits, such as 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 3.5, or 4 sets of the three subunits. The polyamide portion of the compound can include 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, and 16 monomer subunits.

[00191] The polyamide portion of the compound can include monomer subunits that bind to 2, 3, 4, or 5 nucleotides of CTG. For example, the polyamide portion of the compound can bind to CT, CTG, TGC, CTGC, CTGCT, CTGCTG, or CTGCTGC. The polyamide portion of the compound can include monomer subunits that bind to 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 nucleotides of CTG repeat.

[00192] The monomer subunit, when positioned as a terminal unit, does not have an amine, carbonyl, or a carboxylic acid group at the terminal. The amine or carboxylic acid group in the terminal is replaced by a hydrogen. For example, Py, when used as a terminal unit, is understood to have the structure of

Table 1C. Examples of monomer subunits in a linear polyamide that binds to CTG.

[00193] The polyamide compound can also include a hairpin polyamide having submits that are strung together based on the pairing principle shown in Table IB. Table ID shows some examples of the monomer subunit pairs that selectively bind to the nucleotide pair.

[00194] Because the target gene can include multiple nucleotide repeats comprising CTG. the submits can be strung together to bind at least two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, or ten nucleotides in one or more CTG repeat (e.g. , CTGCTGCTG). For example, the polyamide compomd can bind to the CTG repeat by binding to a partial copy, a full copy, or multiple repeats comprising CTG such as CT, CTG, TGC, CTGC, CTGCT, or CTGCTG. For example, the polyamide compomd cm include Im-Im-Im-Im-P-P-W- Im-Im-P-Py-P-Py that binds to GGGGCC and its complementary nucleotides on a double strand DNA, in which the Im/Py pair binds to the G C, the Im/p pair binds to G C, the Irn/Py pair binds to G C, the Irn/p binds to G C, and p/Im binds to C G; and p/Im binds to C G. In one example Py-P-Im- -W-Im-Py-Py-Im that binds to CTGC and its complementary nucleotides on a double strand DNA, in which Py/Im pair binds to C G, p/Py pair binds to T-A, Itn/Im pair binds to C G, and p/Py pair binds to C G. W cm be m aliphatic amino acid residue such as gAB or other appropriate spacers as shown in Table 4. In another example, the polyamide compomd cm include Im-Py-Py-Im-Py-gAB-Im-Py-Py-Im-p that binds to GCTGC and its complementary nucleotides on a double strand DNA, in which the Im/p pair binds to G C, the Py/Im pair binds to C G, the Py/Py binds to T A, Im/Py pair binds to tire G C, and Py/Im binds to C G. In another example, Im-Py-Py-Im-Py-gAB-Im-Py-Py binds to GCTGC with a part of the complementary nucleotides (ACG) on the double strand DNA, in which Im binds to G, Py binds to C, Py/Py binds to T A, hn/Py binds to the G C, and Py/Im binds to the C G.

Table ID. Examples of monomer pairs in a hairpin polyamide that binds to CTG.

[00195] Recognition of a nucleotide repeat or DNA sequence by two antiparallel polyamide strands depends on a code of side-by-side aromatic amino acid pairs in the minor groove, usually oriented N to C with respect to the 5’ to 3’ direction of the DNA helix. Enhanced affinity and specificity of polyamide nucleotide binding is accomplished by covalently linking the antiparallel strands. The “hairpin motif’ connects the N and C termini of the two strands with a W (e.g., gamma-aminobutyric acid unit (gammaturn)) to form a folded linear chain.

[00196] While various embodiments of the invention have been shown and described herein, it will be obvious to those skilled in the art that such embodiments are provided by way of example only. Numerous variations, changes, and substitutions may occur to those skilled in the art without departing from the invention. It should be understood that various alternatives to the embodiments of the invention described herein may be employed.

[00197] In some embodiments, non-limiting examples of the transcription modulator compounds described herein are presented in Table 2.

Table 2

ID ob oil

Methods of Use

[00198] The present disclosure also relates to a method of modulating the transcription of dmpk, atxn8, atxn80s, or tcf4, the method comprising the step of contacting dmpk, atxn8, atxn80s, or tcf4, with a transcription modulator molecule as described herein, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. [00199] The cell phenotype, cell proliferation, transcription of dmpk, atxn8, atxn80s, or tcf4 production of mRNA from transcription of dmpk, atxn8, atxn80s, or tcf4', translation of dmpk, atxn8, atxn80s, or tcf4', change in biochemical output produced by the protein coded by dmpk, atxn8, atxn80s, or fc/7; or noncovalent binding of the protein coded by dmpk, atxn8, atxn80s, or tcf4 with a natural binding partner may be monitored Such methods may be modes of treatment of disease, biological assays, cellular assays, biochemical assays, or the like.

[00200] In some embodiments, the gene is dmpk. In some embodiments, the gene is atxn8. In some embodiments, the gene is atxn80s. In some embodiments, the gene is tcf4.

[00201] Also provided herein is a method of treatment of a disease mediated by transcription of dmpk, atxn8, atxn80s, or tcf4 comprising the administration of a therapeutically effective amount of a transcription modulator molecule as disclosed herein, or a salt thereof, to a subject in need thereof.

[00202] In some embodiments, the disease is selected from DM1 and FECD.

[00203] In some embodiments, the disease is DM1.

[00204] In some embodiments, the disease is Fuchs’ Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy (FECD).

[00205] In another aspect, provided herein is a method of treating myotonic dystrophy ty pe 1 (DM1) in a subject in need thereof, the method comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of a molecule disclosed herein, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

[00206] In another aspect, provided herein is a method of treating Fuchs’ endothelial dystrophy or Fuchs’ endothelial corneal dystrophy (FECD) in a subject in need thereof, the method comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of a molecule disclosed herein, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Pharmaceutical Compositions and Administration

[00207] The compounds described herein are administered to a subject in need thereof, either alone or in combination with pharmaceutically acceptable carriers, excipients, or diluents, in a pharmaceutical composition, according to standard pharmaceutical practice. In some embodiments, the compounds described herein are administered to animals.

[00208] In another aspect, provided herein are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound described herein, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable excipient. Pharmaceutical compositions are formulated in a conventional manner using one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients that facilitate processing of the active compounds into preparations that can be used pharmaceutically. Proper formulation is dependent upon the route of administration chosen. A summary of pharmaceutical compositions described herein can be found, for example, in Remington: The Science and Practice of Pharmacy, Nineteenth Ed (Easton, Pa.: Mack Publishing Company, 1995); Hoover, John E., Remington’s Pharmaceutical Sciences, Mack Publishing Co., Easton, Pennsylvania 1975; Liberman, H.A. and Lachman, L., Eds., Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms, Marcel Decker, New York, (N.Y., 1980; and Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms and Drug Delivery Systems, Seventh Ed. (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 1999), herein incorporated by reference for such disclosure. [00209] In some embodiments, the pharmaceutically acceptable excipient is selected from carriers, binders, filling agents, suspending agents, flavoring agents, sweetening agents, disintegrating agents, dispersing agents, surfactants, lubricants, colorants, diluents, solubilizers, moistening agents, plasticizers, stabilizers, penetration enhancers, wetting agents, anti-foaming agents, antioxidants, preservatives, and any combinations thereof.

[00210] The dose of a pharmaceutical agent described herein for treating a disease or disorder may depend upon the subject’s condition, that is, stage of the disease, severity of symptoms caused by the disease, general health status, as well as age, gender, and weight, and other factors apparent to a person skilled in the medical art. Pharmaceutical compositions may be administered in a manner appropriate to the disease to be treated as determined by persons skilled in the medical arts. In addition to the factors described herein and above related to use of pharmaceutical agent for treating a disease or disorder, suitable duration and frequency of administration of the pharmaceutical agent may also be determined or adjusted by such factors as the condition of the patient, the type and severity of the patient’s disease, the particular form of the active ingredient, and the method of administration. Optimal doses of an agent may generally be determined using experimental models and/or clinical trials. The optimal dose may depend upon the body mass, weight, or blood volume of the subject. The use of the minimum dose that is sufficient to provide effective therapy is usually preferred. Design and execution of pre-clinical and clinical studies for a pharmaceutical agent, including when administered for prophylactic benefit, described herein are well within the skill of a person skilled in the relevant art. When two or more pharmaceutical agents are administered to treat a disease or disorder, the optimal dose of each pharmaceutical agent may be different, such as less than when either agent is administered alone as a single agent therapy. In certain particular embodiments, two pharmaceutical agents in combination may act synergistically or additively, and either agent may be used in a lesser amount than if administered alone. An amount of a pharmaceutical agent that may be administered per day may be, for example, between about 0.01 mg/kg and 100 mg/kg, e.g., between about 0.1 to 1 mg/kg, between about 1 to 10 mg/kg, between about 10-50 mg/kg, between about 50-100 mg/kg body weight. In other embodiments, the amount of a pharmaceutical agent that may be administered per day is between about 0.01 mg/kg and 1000 mg/kg, between about 100-500 mg/kg, or between about 500-1000 mg/kg body weight. The optimal dose, per day or per course of treatment, may be different for the disease or disorder to be treated and may also vary with the administrative route and therapeutic regimen. Abbreviations and Definitions

[00211] Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as is commonly understood by one of skill in the art to which this invention belongs.

[00212] Unless the context requires otherwise, throughout the specification and claims which follow, the word “comprise” and variations thereof, such as, “comprises” and “comprising” are to be construed in an open, inclusive sense, that is, as “including, but not limited to.” Further, headings provided herein are for convenience only and do not interpret the scope or meaning of the claimed invention.

[00213] As used in this specification and the appended claims, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” include plural referents unless the content clearly dictates otherwise. It should also be noted that the term “or” is generally employed in its sense including “and/or” unless the content clearly dictates otherwise. [00214] When ranges of values are disclosed, and the notation “from ni ... to n ₂ ” or “between ... and n ₂ ” is used, where and n ₂ are the numbers, then unless otherwise specified, this notation is intended to include the numbers themselves and the range between them. This range may be integral or continuous between and including the end values. By way of example, the range “from 2 to 6 carbons” is intended to include two, three, four, five, and six carbons, since carbons come in integer units. Compare, by way of example, the range “from 1 to 3 pM (micromolar),” which is intended to include 1 pM, 3 pM, and everything in between to any number of significant figures (e.g., 1.255 pM, 2.1 pM, 2.9999 pM, etc.). [00215] The terms below, as used herein, have the following meanings, unless indicated otherwise: [00216] “oxo” refers to =O.

[00217] “Carboxyl” refers to -COOH.

[00218] “Cyano” refers to -CN.

[00219] “Alkyl” refers to a straight-chain, or branched-chain saturated hydrocarbon monoradical having from one to about ten carbon atoms, more preferably one to six carbon atoms. Examples include, but are not limited to methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, isopropyl, 2 -m ethyl- 1 -propyl, 2-methy 1-2 -propyl, 2 -methyl- 1 -butyl, 3-methyl-l-butyl, 2-methyl-3-butyl, 2,2-dimethyl-l -propyl, 2-methyl-l -pentyl, 3 -methyl- 1 -pentyl, 4- mcthy 1-1 -pentyl, 2-mcthyl-2-pcntyl, 3-mcthyl-2-pcntyl, 4-mcthyl-2-pcntyl, 2,2-dimcthyl-l -butyl, 3,3- dimethyl-1 -butyl, 2-ethyl-l -butyl, n-butyl, isobutyl, sec-butyl, t-butyl, n-pentyl, isopentyl, neopentyl, tertamyl and hexyl, and longer alkyl groups, such as heptyl, octyl and the like. Whenever it appears herein, a numerical range such as “Ci-Ce alkyl” or 'C i -ealky l" . means that the alkyl group may consist of 1 carbon atom, 2 carbon atoms, 3 carbon atoms, 4 carbon atoms, 5 carbon atoms or 6 carbon atoms, although the present definition also covers the occurrence of the term “alkyl” where no numerical range is designated. In some embodiments, the alkyl is a Ci-ioalkyl. In some embodiments, the alkyl is a Ci-ealkyl. In some embodiments, the alkyl is a C i - alk l . In some embodiments, the alky l is a Ci-4alkyl. In some embodiments, the alkyl is a Ci-3alkyl. Unless stated otherwise specifically in the specification, an alkyl group may be optionally substituted, for example, with oxo, halogen, amino, nitrile, nitro, hydroxyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, carboxyl, carboxylate, aryl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, heteroaryl, and the like. In some embodiments, the alkyl is optionally substituted with oxo, halogen, -N ₃ , -CN, -C(O)OH, -C(O)OMe, -OH, -OMe, -NH ₂ , or -NO ₂ . In some embodiments, the alkyl is optionally substituted with halogen, -CN, - OH, or -OMe. In some embodiments, the alkyl is optionally substituted with halogen.

[00220] “Alkenyl” refers to a straight-chain, or branched-chain hydrocarbon monoradical having one or more carbon-carbon double-bonds and having from two to about ten carbon atoms, more preferably two to about six carbon atoms. The group may be in either the cis or trans conformation about the double bond(s), and should be understood to include both isomers. Examples include, but are not limited to ethenyl (-CH=CH ₂ ), 1-propenyl (-CH ₂ CH=CH ₂ ), isopropenyl |-C(CH ₃ )=CH ₂ |, butenyl, 1,3-butadienyl and the like. Whenever it appears herein, a numerical range such as “C ₂ -C6 alkenyl” or “C ₂ -6alkenyl”, means that the alkenyl group may consist of 2 carbon atoms, 3 carbon atoms, 4 carbon atoms, 5 carbon atoms or 6 carbon atoms, although the present definition also covers the occurrence of the term “alkenyl” where no numerical range is designated. Unless stated otherwise specifically in the specification, an alkenyl group may be optionally substituted, for example, with oxo, halogen, amino, nitrile, nitro, hydroxyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, carboxyl, carboxylate, aryl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, heteroaryl, and the like. In some embodiments, the alkenyl is optionally substituted with oxo, halogen, -N3, -CN, -C(O)OH, -C(O)OMe, - OH, -OMe, -NH ₂ , or -NO ₂ . In some embodiments, the alkenyl is optionally substituted with halogen, -CN, -OH, or -OMe. In some embodiments, the alkenyl is optionally substituted with halogen.

[00221] “Alkynyl” refers to a straight-chain or branched-chain hydrocarbon monoradical having one or more carbon-carbon triple-bonds and having from two to about ten carbon atoms, more preferably from two to about six carbon atoms. Examples include, but are not limited to ethynyl, 2-propynyl, 2-butynyl, 1,3-butadiynyl and the like. Whenever it appears herein, a numerical range such as “C ₂ -C6 alky nyl” or “C ₂ -C6alkynyl”, means that the alkynyl group may consist of 2 carbon atoms, 3 carbon atoms, 4 carbon atoms, 5 carbon atoms or 6 carbon atoms, although the present definition also covers the occurrence of the term “alkynyl” where no numerical range is designated. Unless stated otherwise specifically in the specification, an alkynyl group may be optionally substituted, for example, with oxo, halogen, amino, nitrile, nitro, hydroxyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, carboxyl, carboxylate, aryl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, heteroaryl, and the like. In some embodiments, the alkynyl is optionally substituted with oxo, halogen, - N ₃ , -CN, -C(O)OH, C(O)OMe, -OH, -OMe, -NH ₂ , or -NO ₂ . In some embodiments, the alkynyl is optionally substituted with halogen, -CN, -OH, or -OMe. In some embodiments, the alkynyl is optionally substituted with halogen.

[00222] “Alkylene” refers to a straight or branched divalent hydrocarbon chain. Unless stated otherwise specifically in the specification, an alkylene group may be optionally substituted, for example, with oxo, halogen, amino, nitrile, nitro, hydroxyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, carboxyl, carboxylate, aryl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, heteroaryl, and the like. In some embodiments, the alkylene is optionally substituted with oxo, halogen, -N3, -CN, -C(O)OH, C(O)OMe, -OH, -OMe, -NH ₂ , or -NO ₂ . In some embodiments, the alkylene is optionally substituted with halogen, -CN, -OH, or -OMe. In some embodiments, the alkylene is optionally substituted with halogen.

[00223] “Alkoxy” refers to a radical of the formula -ORa where Ra is an alkyl radical as defined. Unless stated otherwise specifically in the specification, an alkoxy group may be optionally substituted, for example, with oxo, halogen, amino, nitrile, nitro, hydroxyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, carboxyl, carboxylate, aryl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, heteroaryl, and tire like. In some embodiments, the alkoxy is optionally substituted with halogen, -N ₃ , -CN, -C(O)OH, C(O)OMe, -OH, -OMe, -NH ₂ , or -NO ₂ . In some embodiments, the alkoxy is optionally substituted with halogen, -CN, -OH, or -OMe. In some embodiments, the alkoxy is optionally substituted with halogen.

[00224] "Aryl" refers to a radical derived from an aromatic monocyclic or aromatic multicyclic hydrocarbon ring system by removing a hydrogen atom from a ring carbon atom. The aromatic monocyclic or aromatic multicyclic hydrocarbon ring system can contain only hydrogen and carbon and from five to eighteen carbon atoms, where at least one of the rings in the ring system is aromatic, /.e., it contains a cyclic, delocalized (4n+2) it -electron system in accordance with the Hiickel theory. The ring system from which aryl groups are derived include, but are not limited to, groups such as benzene, fluorene, indane, indene, tetralin and naphthalene. The aryl radical may be a monocyclic, bicyclic, tricyclic, or tetracyclic ring system, which may include fused (when fused with a cycloalkyl or heterocycloalkyl ring, the ary l is bonded through an aromatic ring atom) or bridged ring systems. In some embodiments, the aryl is a 6- to 10-membered aryl. In some embodiments, the aryl is a 6-membered aryl (phenyl). Aryl radicals include, but are not limited to, aryl radicals derived from the hydrocarbon ring systems of anthrylene, naphthylene, phenanthrylene, anthracene, azulene, benzene, chrysene, fluoranthene, fluorene, as-indacene, s-indacene, indane, indene, naphthalene, phenalene, phenanthrene, pleiadene, pyrene, and triphenylene. Unless stated otherwise specifically in the specification, an aryl may be optionally substituted, for example, with halogen, amino, nitrile, nitro, hydroxy l, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, carboxyl, carboxylate, aryl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, heteroaryl, and the like. In some embodiments, the aryl is optionally substituted with halogen, methyl, ethyl, -N ₃ , -CN, - C(O)OH, C(O)OMe, -CF ₃ , -OH, -OMe, -NH ₂ , or -NO ₂ . In some embodiments, the aryl is optionally substituted with halogen, methyl, ethyl, -CN, -CF ₃ , -OH, or -OMe. In some embodiments, the aryl is optionally substituted with halogen.

[00225] “Cycloalkyl” refers to a partially or fully saturated, monocyclic, or polycyclic carbocyclic ring, which may include fused (when fused with an aryl or a heteroaryl ring, the cycloalkyl is bonded through a non-aromatic ring atom), spiro, or bridged ring systems. In some embodiments, the cycloalkyl is fully saturated. Representative cycloalkyls include, but are not limited to, cycloalkyls having from three to fifteen carbon atoms (e.g., C3-C15 fully saturated cycloalkyl or C3-C15 cycloalkenyl), from three to ten carbon atoms (e.g., C3-C10 fully saturated cycloalkyl or C3-C10 cycloalkenyl), from three to eight carbon atoms (e g., Cs-Cs fully saturated cycloalkyl or Cs-Cs cycloalkenyl), from three to six carbon atoms (e g., Cs-Ce fully saturated cycloalkyl or Cf-Cf, cycloalkenyl), from three to five carbon atoms (e.g., C3-C5 fully saturated cycloalkyl or C3-C5 cycloalkenyl), or three to four carbon atoms (e.g., C3-C4 fully saturated cycloalkyl or C3-C4 cycloalkenyl). In some embodiments, the cycloalkyl is a 3- to 10-membered fully saturated cycloalkyl or a 3- to 10-membered cycloalkenyl. In some embodiments, the cycloalkyl is a 3- to 6-membered fully saturated cycloalkyl or a 3- to 6-membered cycloalkenyl. In some embodiments, the cycloalkyl is a 5- to 6-membered fully saturated cycloalkyl or a 5- to 6-membered cycloalkenyl. Monocyclic cycloalkyls include, for example, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, cycloheptyl, and cyclooctyl. Polycyclic cycloalkyls include, for example, adamantyl, norbornyl, decalinyl, bicyclo[3.3.0]octane, bicyclo[4.3.0]nonane, cis-decalin, trans-decalin, bicyclo[2.1.1]hexane, bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane, bicyclo[2.2.2]octane, bicyclo[3.2.2]nonane, and bicyclo[3.3.2]decane, and 7,7- dimethyl-bicyclo[2.2.1]heptanyl. Partially saturated cycloalkyls include, for example cyclopentenyl, cyclohexenyl, cycloheptenyl, and cyclooctenyl. Unless stated otherwise specifically in the specification, a cycloalkyl is optionally substituted, for example, with oxo, halogen, amino, nitrile, nitro, hydroxyl, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, carboxyl, carboxylate, aryl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, heteroaryl, and the like. In some embodiments, a cycloalkyl is optionally substituted with oxo, halogen, methyl, ethyl, -N3, -CN, -C(O)OH, C(O)OMe, -CF3, -OH, -OMe, -NH2, or -NO2. In some embodiments, a cycloalkyl is optionally substituted with oxo, halogen, methyl, ethyl, -CN, -CF ₃ , -OH, or -OMe. In some embodiments, the cycloalkyl is optionally substituted with halogen.

[00226] "Cycloalkenyl" refers to an unsaturated non-aromatic monocyclic or polycyclic hydrocarbon radical consisting solely of carbon and hydrogen atoms, which includes fused or bridged ring systems, preferably having from three to twelve carbon atoms and comprising at least one double bond. In certain embodiments, a cycloalkenyl comprises three to ten carbon atoms. In other embodiments, a cycloalkenyl comprises five to seven carbon atoms. The cycloalkenyl may be attached to the rest of the molecule by a single bond. Examples of monocyclic cycloalkenyls includes, e.g., cyclopentenyl, cyclohexenyl, cycloheptenyl, and cyclooctenyl.

[00227] “Halo” or “halogen” refers to bromo, chloro, fluoro or iodo. In some embodiments, halogen is fluoro or chloro. In some embodiments, halogen is fluoro.

[00228] As used herein, the term "haloalkyl" or “haloalkane” refers to an alkyl radical, as defined above, that is substituted by one or more halogen radicals, for example, trifluoromethyl, dichloromethyl, bromomethyl, 2,2,2-trifluoroethyl, l-fluoromethyl-2-fluoroethyl, and the like. In some embodiments, the alkyl part of the fluoroalkyl radical is optionally further substituted. Examples of halogen substituted alkanes (“haloalkanes”) include halomethane (e.g., chloromethane, bromomethane, fluoromethane, iodomethane), di-and trihalomethane (e.g., trichloromethane, tribromomethane, trifluoromethane, triiodomethane), 1-haloethane, 2-haloethane, 1,2-dihaloethane, 1-halopropane, 2-halopropane, 3- halopropane, 1,2-dihalopropane, 1,3-dihalopropane, 2,3-dihalopropane. 1,2,3-trihalopropane, and any other suitable combinations of alkanes (or substituted alkanes) and halogens (e.g., Cl, Br, F, I, etc.). When an alkyl group is substituted with more than one halogen radicals, each halogen may be independently selected e.g., 1 -chloro, 2-fluoroethane.

[00229] "Fluoroalkyl" refers to an alkyl radical, as defined above, that is substituted by one or more fluoro radicals, for example, trifluoromethyl, difluoromethyl, fluoromethyl, 2,2,2-trifluoroethyl, l-fluoromethyl-2-fluoroethyl, and the like.

[00230] “Hydroxyalkyl” refers to an alkyl radical, as defined above, that is substituted by one or more hydroxyls. In some embodiments, the alkyl is substituted with one hydroxyl. In some embodiments, the alkyl is substituted with one, two, or three hydroxyls. Hy droxyalkyl include, for example, hydroxymethyl, hydroxyethyl, hydroxypropyl, hydroxybutyl, or hydroxypentyl. In some embodiments, the hydroxyalky I is hy dr oxy methyl .

[00231] “ Aminoalky 1” refers to an alkyl radical, as defined above, that is substituted by one or more amines. In some embodiments, the alkyl is substituted with one amine. In some embodiments, the alkyl is substituted with one, two. or three amines. Aminoalkyl include, for example, aminomethyl, aminoethyl, aminopropyl, aminobutyl, or aminopentyl. In some embodiments, the aminoalkyl is aminomethyl. [00232] “Heteroalkyl” refers to an alkyl group in which one or more skeletal atoms of the alkyl are selected from an atom other than carbon, e.g., oxygen, nitrogen (e.g., -NH-, -N(alkyl)-), sulfur, phosphorus, or combinations thereof. A heteroalkyl is attached to the rest of the molecule at a carbon atom of the heteroalkyl. In one aspect, a heteroalkyl is a Ci-Ce heteroalkyl wherein the heteroalkyl is comprised of 1 to 6 carbon atoms and one or more atoms other than carbon, e g., oxygen, nitrogen (e g. - NH-, -N(alkyl)-), sulfur, phosphorus, or combinations thereof wherein the heteroalkyl is attached to the rest of the molecule at a carbon atom of the heteroalkyl. Examples of such heteroalkyl are, for example, - CH ₂ OCH ₃ , -CH2CH2OCH3, -CH2CH2OCH2CH2OCH3, -CH(CH ₃ )OCH3, -CH2NHCH3, -CH ₂ N(CH ₃ )2, - CH2CH2NHCH3, or -CH ₂ CH2N(CH ₃ )2. Unless stated otherwise specifically in the specification, a heteroalkyl is optionally substituted for example, with oxo, halogen, amino, nitrile, nitro, hydroxyl, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, haloalky 1, alkoxy, aryl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, heteroaryl, and the like. In some embodiments, a hctcroalkyl is optionally substituted with oxo, halogen, methyl, ethyl, -CN, -CFs, -OH, - OMe, -NH ₂ , or -NO ₂ . In some embodiments, a heteroalkyl is optionally substituted with oxo, halogen, methyl, ethyl, -CN, -CF3, -OH, or -OMe. In some embodiments, the heteroalkyl is optionally substituted with halogen.

[00233] “Heterocycloalky 1” refers to a 3- to 24-membered partially or fully saturated ring radical comprising 2 to 23 carbon atoms and from one to 8 heteroatoms selected from the group consisting of nitrogen, oxygen, phosphorous, silicon, and sulfur. In some embodiments, the heterocycloalkyl is fully saturated. In some embodiments, the heterocycloalkyl comprises one to three heteroatoms selected from the group consisting of nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur. In some embodiments, the heterocycloalkyl comprises one to three heteroatoms selected from the group consisting of nitrogen and oxygen. In some embodiments, the heterocycloalkyl comprises one to three nitrogens. In some embodiments, the heterocycloalkyl comprises one or two nitrogens. In some embodiments, the heterocycloalkyl comprises one nitrogen. In some embodiments, the heterocycloalkyl comprises one nitrogen and one oxygen. Unless stated otherwise specifically in the specification, the heterocycloalkyl radical may be a monocyclic, bicyclic, tricyclic, or tetracyclic ring system, which may include fused (when fused with an aryl or a heteroaryl ring, the heterocycloalkyl is bonded through a non-aromatic ring atom), spiro, or bridged ring systems; and the nitrogen, carbon, or sulfur atoms in the heterocycloalkyl radical may be optionally oxidized; the nitrogen atom may be optionally quaternized. Representative heterocycloalkyls include, but are not limited to, heterocycloalkyls having from two to fifteen carbon atoms (e.g., C2-C15 fully saturated heterocycloalkyl or C2-C15 heterocycloalkenyl), from two to ten carbon atoms (e.g., C2-C10 fully saturated heterocycloalkyl or C2-C10 heterocycloalkenyl), from two to eight carbon atoms (e.g., C2-C8 fully saturated heterocycloalkyl or C2-C8 heterocycloalkenyl), from two to seven carbon atoms (e.g., C2-C7 fully saturated heterocycloalkyl or C2-C7 heterocycloalkenyl), from two to six carbon atoms (e ., C2-C6 fully saturated heterocycloalkyl or C2-C6 helerocycloalkenyl), from two to five carbon atoms (e.g., C2-C5 fully saturated heterocycloalkyl or C2-C5 heterocycloalkenyl), or two to four carbon atoms (e.g., C2-C4 fully saturated heterocycloalkyl or C2-C4 heterocycloalkenyl). Examples of such heterocycloalkyl radicals include, but are not limited to, aziridinyl, azetidinyl, oxetanyl, dioxolanyl, thienyl[l,3]dithianyl, decahydroisoquinolyl, imidazolinyl, imidazolidinyl, isothiazolidinyl, isoxazolidinyl, morpholinyl, octahydroindolyl, octahydroisoindolyl, 2-oxopiperazinyl, 2-oxopiperidinyl, 2-oxopyrrolidinyl, oxazolidinyl, piperidinyl, piperazinyl, 4-piperidonyl, pyrrolidinyl, pyrazolidinyl, quinuclidinyl, thiazolidinyl, tetrahydrofuryl, trithianyl, tetrahydropyranyl, thiomorpholinyl, thiamorpholinyl, 1-oxo- thiomorpholinyl, 1,1-dioxo-thiomorpholinyl, 1,3-dihydroisobenzofuran-l-yl, 3-oxo-l,3- dihydroisobenzofuran-l-yl, methyl-2-oxo-l,3-dioxol-4-yl, and 2-oxo-l,3-dioxol-4-yl. The term heterocycloalkyl also includes all ring forms of the carbohydrates, including but not limited to the monosaccharides, the disaccharides, and the oligosaccharides. In some embodiments, heterocycloalkyls have from 2 to 10 carbons in the ring. It is understood that when referring to the number of carbon atoms in a heterocycloalkyl, the number of carbon atoms in the heterocycloalkyl is not the same as the total number of atoms (including the heteroatoms) that make up the heterocycloalkyl (i.e. skeletal atoms of the heterocycloalkyl ring). In some embodiments, the heterocycloalkyl is a 3- to 8-membered fully saturated heterocycloalkyl. In some embodiments, the heterocycloalkyl is a 3- to 7-membered fully saturated heterocycloalkyl. In some embodiments, the heterocycloalkyl is a 3- to 6-membered fully saturated heterocycloalkyl. In some embodiments, the heterocycloalkyl is a 4- to 6-membered fully saturated heterocycloalkyl. In some embodiments, the heterocycloalkyl is a 5- to 6-membered fully saturated heterocycloalkyl. In some embodiments, the heterocycloalkyl is a 3- to 8-membered heterocycloalkenyl. In some embodiments, the heterocycloalkyl is a 3- to 7-membered heterocycloalkenyl. In some embodiments, the heterocycloalkyl is a 3 - to 6-membered heterocycloalkenyl. In some embodiments, the heterocycloalkyl is a 4- to 6-membered heterocycloalkenyl. In some embodiments, the heterocycloalkyl is a 5- to 6-membered helerocycloalkenyl. Unless stated otherwise specifically in the specification, a heterocycloalkyl may be optionally substituted as described below, for example, with oxo, halogen, amino, nitrile, nitro, hydroxyl, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, carboxyl, carboxylate, aryl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, heteroaryl, and the like. In some embodiments, the heterocycloalkyl is optionally substituted with oxo, halogen, methyl, ethyl, -CN, -C(O)OH, C(O)OMe, -CF ₃ , -OH, -OMe, - NH ₂ , or -NO2. In some embodiments, the heterocycloalkyl is optionally substituted with halogen, methyl, ethyl, -CN, -CF ₃ , -OH, or -OMe. In some embodiments, the heterocycloalkyl is optionally substituted with halogen.

[00234] “Heteroaryl” refers to a 5- to 14-membered ring system radical comprising one to thirteen carbon atoms, one to six heteroatoms selected from the group consisting of nitrogen, oxygen, phosphorous, and sulfur, and at least one aromatic ring. In some embodiments, the heteroaryl comprises one to three heteroatoms selected from the group consisting of nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur. In some embodiments, the heteroaryl comprises one to three heteroatoms selected from the group consisting of nitrogen and oxygen. In some embodiments, the heteroaryl comprises one to three nitrogens. In some embodiments, the heteroaryl comprises one or two nitrogens. In some embodiments, the heteroaryl comprises one nitrogen. The heteroaryl radical may be a monocyclic, bicyclic, tricyclic, or tetracyclic ring system, which may include fused (when fused with a cycloalkyl or heterocycloalkyl ring, the heteroaryl is bonded through an aromatic ring atom) or bridged ring systems; and the nitrogen, carbon, or sulfur atoms in the heteroaryl radical may be optionally oxidized; the nitrogen atom may be optionally quatemized. In some embodiments, the heteroaryl is a 5 - to 10-membered heteroaryl. In some embodiments, the heteroaryl is a 5- to 6-membered heteroaryl. In some embodiments, the heteroaryl is a 6-membered heteroaryl. In some embodiments, the heteroaryl is a 5-membered heteroary l. Examples include, but are not limited to, azepinyl, acridinyl, benzimidazolyl, benzothiazolyl, benzindolyl, benzodioxolyl, benzofuranyl, benzooxazolyl, benzothiazolyl, benzothiadiazolyl, benzo[b][l,4]dioxepinyl, 1,4- benzodioxanyl, benzonaphthofuranyl, benzoxazolyl, benzodioxolyl, benzodioxinyl, benzopyranyl, benzopyranonyl, benzofuranyl, benzofuranonyl, benzothienyl (benzothiophenyl), benzotriazolyl, benzo[4,6]imidazo[l,2-a]pyridinyl, carbazolyl, cinnolinyl, dibenzofuranyl, dibenzothiophenyl, furanyl, furanonyl, isothiazolyl, imidazolyl, indazolyl, indolyl, isoindolyl, indolinyl, isoindolinyl, isoquinolyl, indolizinyl, isoxazolyl, naphthyridinyl, oxadiazolyl, 2-oxoazepinyl, oxazolyl, oxiranyl, 1-oxidopyridinyl, 1-oxidopyrimidinyl, 1-oxidopyrazinyl, 1-oxidopyridazinyl, 1-phenyl-lH-pyrrolyl, phenazinyl, phenothiazinyl, phenoxazinyl, phthalazinyl, pteridinyl, purinyl, pyrrolyl, pyrazolyl, pyridinyl, pyrazinyl, pyrimidinyl, pyridazinyl, quinazolinyl, quinoxalinyl, quinolinyl, quinuclidinyl, isoquinolinyl, tetrahydroquinolinyl, thiazolyl, thiadiazolyl, triazolyl, tetrazolyl, triazinyl, and thiophenyl (i.e . , thienyl). Unless stated otherwise specifically in the specification, a heteroaryl may be optionally substituted, for example, with halogen, amino, nitrile, nitro, hydroxyl, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, carboxyl, carboxylate, aryl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, hclcroary I. and the like. In some embodiments, the heteroaryl is optionally substituted with halogen, methyl, ethyl, -CN, -C(O)OH, C(O)OMe, -CF3, -OH, - OMe, -NH2, or -NO2. In some embodiments, the heteroaryl is optionally substituted with halogen, methyl, ethyl, -CN, -CF3, -OH, or -OMe. In some embodiments, the heleroaryl is optionally substituted with halogen.

[00235] The term “oligonucleotide sequence” refers to a plurality of nucleic acids having a defined sequence and length (e.g., 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or even more nucleotides). The term “oligonucleotide repeat sequence” refers to a contiguous expansion of oligonucleotide sequences.

[00236] The term “transcription,” well known in the art, refers to the synthesis of RNA (i.e., ribonucleic acid) by DNA-directed RNA polymerase. The term “modulate transcription” refers to a change in transcriptional level which can be measured by methods well known in the art, for example, assay of mR A, the product of transcription. In certain embodiments, modulation is an increase in transcription. In other embodiments, modulation is a decrease in transcription.

[00237] The term “polyamide” refers to polymers of linkable units chemically bound by amide (i.e., CONH) linkages; optionally, polyamides include chemical probes conjugated therewith. Polyamides may be synthesized by stepwise condensation of carboxylic acids (COOH) with amines (RR’NH) using methods known in the art. Alternatively, polyamides may be formed using enzymatic reactions in vitro, or by emplo ing fermentation with microorganisms.

[00238] The term “linkable unit” refers to methylimidazoles, methylpyrroles, and straight and branched chain aliphatic functionalities (e.g., methylene, ethylene, propylene, butylene, and the like) which optionally contain nitrogen Substituents, and chemical derivatives thereof. The aliphatic functionalities of linkable units can be provided, for example, by condensation of B-alanme or dimethylaminopropylamine during synthesis of the polyamide by methods well known in the art.

[00239] The term “linker” or “oligomeric backbone” refers to a chain of at least 10 contiguous atoms. In certain embodiments, the linker contains no more than 20 non-hydrogen atoms. The terms linker and oligomeric backbone can be used interchangeably In some embodiments, the linker contains no more than 40 non-hydrogen atoms. In some embodiments, the linker contains no more than 60 non-hydrogen atoms. In certain embodiments, the linker contains atoms chosen from C, H, N, O, and S. In some embodiments, every non-hydrogen atom is chemically bonded either to 2 neighboring atoms in the linker, or one neighboring atom in the linker and a terminus of the linker. In some embodiments, the linker forms an amide bond with at least one of the two other groups to which it is attached. In certain embodiments, the linker forms an ester or ether bond with at least one of the two other groups to which it is attached. In some embodiments, the linker forms a thiocstcr or thiocthcr bond with at least one of the two other groups to which it is attached. In some embodiments, the linker forms a direct carbon-carbon bond with at least one of the two other groups to which it is attached. In some embodiments, the linker forms an amine or amide bond with at least one of the two other groups to which it is attached. In some embodiments, the linker comprises -(CH2OCH2)- units. In some embodiments, the linker comprises -(CH(CH3)OCH2)- units. In some embodiments, the linker comprises -(CH2NRNCH2) units, for RN = Ci-ralkyl. In some embodiments, the linker comprises an arylene, cycloalky lene, or heterocycloalkylene moiety.

[00240] The term “bond” refers to a covalent linkage between two atoms, or two moieties when the atoms joined by the bond are considered to be part of larger substructure. A bond may be single, double, or triple unless otherwise specified. A dashed line between tw o atoms in a drawing of a molecule indicates that an additional bond may be present or absent at that position.

[00241] As used herein, “optionally substituted” is a substituted group is derived from the unsubstituted parent group in which there has been an exchange of one or more hydrogen atoms for another atom or group. Unless otherwise indicated, when a group is deemed to be “substituted” or “optionally substituted” it is meant that the group is substituted with one or more substituents independently selected from Ci-Ce alkyl, Ci-Ce alkenyl, Ci-Ce alkynyl, Ci-Ce heteroalkyl, C3-C7 carbocyclyl (optionally substituted with halo, Ci-Ce alkyl, Ci-Ce alkoxy, Ci-Ce haloalkyl, and Ci-Ce haloalkoxy), C -CS-carbocyclyl-CrO alkyl (optionally substituted with halo, Ci-Ce alky l, Ci-Ce alkoxy, Ci-Ce haloalkyl, and Ci-Ce haloalkoxy), 3-10 membered heterocyclyl (optionally substituted with halo, Ci-Ce alkyl, Ci-Ce alkoxy, Ci-Ce haloalkyl. and Ci-Ce haloalkoxy), 3-10 membered heterocyclyl-Ci-Ce-alkyl (optionally substituted with halo, Ci-Ce alkyl, Ci-Ce alkoxy, Cj-Ce haloalkyl, and Ci-Ce haloalkoxy), aryl (optionally substituted with halo, Ci-Ce alkyl, Ci-Ce alkoxy, Ci-Ce haloalkyl, and Ci-Ce haloalkoxy), aryl(Ci-C6)alkyl (optionally substituted with halo, Ci-Ce alkyl, Ci-Ce alkoxy, Ci-Ce haloalkyl, and Ci-Ce haloalkoxy), 5-10 membered heteroary l (optionally substituted with halo, Ci-Ce alkyl, Ci-Ce alkoxy, Ci-Ce haloalkyl, and Ci-Ce haloalkoxy), 5-10 membered heteroaryl(Ci-C6)alkyl (optionally substituted with halo, Ci-Ce alkyl, Ci-Ce alkoxy, Ci-Ce haloalkyl, and Ci-Ce haloalkoxy), halo, cyano, hydroxy, Ci-Ce alkoxy, Ci-Ce alkoxy (Ci-C6)alkyl (i.e., ether), aryloxy, sulfhydryl (mercapto), halo(Ci-C6)alkyl (e.g., -CF ₃ ), halo(Ci-C6)alkoxy (e.g., -OCF ₃ ), Ci- G, alkylthio, arylthio, amino, amino(Ci-C6)alkyl, nitro, O-carbamyl, N-carbamyl, O-thiocarbamyl, N- thiocarbamyl, C-amido, N-amido, S-sulfonamido, N-sulfonamido, C-carboxy, O-carboxy, acyl, cyanato, isocyanato, thiocyanate, isothiocyanato, sulfinyl, sulfonyl, and oxo (=0). Wherever a group is described as “optionally substituted” that group can be substituted with the above substituents.

[00242] The term “one or more” when referring to an optional substituent means that the subject group is optionally substituted with one, two, three, or four substituents. In some embodiments, the subject group is optionally substituted with one, two, or three substituents. In some embodiments, the subject group is optionally substituted with one or two substituents. In some embodiments, the subject group is optionally substituted with one substituent. In some embodiments, the subject group is optionally substituted with two substituents.

[00243] Chemical entities having carbon-carbon double bonds or carbon-nitrogen double bonds may exist in Z- or E- form (or cis- or trans- form). Furthermore, some chemical entities may exist in various tautomeric forms. Unless otherwise specified, compounds described herein are intended to include all Z-, E- and tautomeric forms as well.

[00244] The compounds disclosed herein, in some embodiments, are used in different enriched isotopic forms, e.g., enriched in the content of ² H, ³ H, ⁿ C, ¹³ C and/or ¹⁴ C. In one particular embodiment, the compound is deuterated in at least one position. Such deuterated forms can be made by the procedure described in U.S. Patent Nos. 5,846,514 and 6,334,997. As described in U.S. Patent Nos. 5,846,514 and 6,334,997, deuteration can improve the metabolic stability and or efficacy, thus increasing the duration of action of drugs.

[00245] Unless otherwise stated, compounds described herein are intended to include compounds which differ only in the presence of one or more isotopically enriched atoms. For example, compounds having the present structures except for the replacement of a hydrogen by a deuterium or tritium, or the replacement of a carbon by ¹³ C- or ¹⁴ C-enriched carbon are within the scope of the present disclosure.

[00246] The compounds of the present disclosure optionally contain unnatural proportions of atomic isotopes at one or more atoms that constitute such compounds. For example, the compounds may be labeled with isotopes, such as for example, deuterium ( ² H), tritium ( ³ H), iodine-125 ( ¹²⁵ I) or carbon-14 ( ¹⁴ C). Isotopic substitution with ² H, ⁿ C, ¹³ C, ¹⁴ C, ¹⁵ C, ¹² N, ¹³ N, ¹⁵ N, ¹⁶ N, ¹⁶ O, ¹⁷ 0, ¹⁴ F, ¹⁵ F, ¹⁶ F, ¹⁷ F, ¹⁸ F, ³³ S, ³⁴ S, ³⁵ S, ³⁶ S, ³⁵ C1, ³⁷ C1, ⁷⁹ Br, ⁸¹ Br, and ¹²⁵ I arc all contemplated. All isotopic variations of the compounds of the present invention, whether radioactive or not, are encompassed within the scope of the present invention. In some embodiments, where isotopic variations are illustrated, the remaining atoms of the compound may optionally contain unnatural portions of atomic isotopes. [00247] In certain embodiments, the compounds disclosed herein have some or all of the ¹ H atoms replaced with ² H atoms. The methods of synthesis for deuterium -containing compounds are known in the art and include, by way of non-limiting example only, the following synthetic methods.

[00248] Deuterium substituted compounds are synthesized using various methods such as described in: Dean, Dennis C.; Editor. Recent Advances in the Synthesis and Applications of Radiolabeled Compounds for Drug Discovery and Development. [In: Curr., Pharm. Des., 2000; 6(10)] 2000, 110 pp; George W.; Varma, Rajender S. The Synthesis of Radiolabeled Compounds via Organometallic Intermediates, Tetrahedron, 1989, 45(21), 6601-21; and Evans, E. Anthony. Synthesis of radiolabeled compounds, J. Radioanal. Chem., 1981, 64(1-2), 9-32.

[00249] Deuterated starting materials are readily available and are subjected to the synthetic methods described herein to provide for the synthesis of deuterium -containing compounds. Large numbers of deuterium-containing reagents and building blocks are available commercially from chemical vendors, such as Aldrich Chemical Co.

[00250] In some embodiments of a compound disclosed herein, one or more of the substituent groups comprise deuterium at a percentage higher than the natural abundance of deuterium. In some embodiments of a compound disclosed herein, one or more hydrogens are replaced with one or more deuteriums.

[00251] In some embodiments of a compound disclosed herein, the abundance of deuterium in each of the substituents is independently at least 1%, at least 10%, at least 20%, at least 30%, at least 40%, at least 50%, at least 60%, at least 70%, at least 80%, at least 90%, or 100% of a total number of hydrogen and deuterium.

[00252] Compounds of the present disclosure also include crystalline and amorphous forms of those compounds, pharmaceutically acceptable salts, and active metabolites of these compounds having the same type of activity, including, for example, polymorphs, pseudopolymorphs, solvates, hydrates, unsolvated polymorphs (including anhydrates), conformational polymorphs, and amorphous forms of the compounds, as well as mixtures thereof.

[00253] The compounds described herein may in some cases exist as diastereomers, enantiomers, or other stereoisomeric forms. Where absolute stereochemistry is not specified, the compounds presented herein include all diastereomeric, enantiomeric, and epimeric forms as well as tire appropriate mixtures thereof. Separation of stereoisomers may be performed by chromatography or by forming diastereomers and separating by recrystallization, or chromatography, or any combination thereof. (Jean Jacques, Andre Collet, Samuel H. Wilen, “Enantiomers, Racemates and Resolutions”, John Wiley And Sons, Inc., 1981, herein incorporated by reference for this disclosure). Stereoisomers may also be obtained by stereoselective synthesis.

[00254] The term “salt” or “pharmaceutically acceptable salt” refers to salts derived from a variety of organic and inorganic counter ions well known in the art. Pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts can be formed with inorganic acids and organic acids. Inorganic acids from which salts can be derived include, for example, hydrochloric acid, hydrobromic acid, sulfuric acid, nitric acid, phosphoric acid, and the like. Organic acids from which salts can be derived include, for example, acetic acid, propionic acid, glycolic acid, pyruvic acid, oxalic acid, maleic acid, malonic acid, succinic acid, fumaric acid, tartaric acid, citric acid, benzoic acid, cinnamic acid, mandelic acid, methanesulfonic acid, ethane sulfonic acid, p- toluenesulfonic acid, salicylic acid, and the like. Pharmaceutically acceptable base addition salts can be formed with inorganic and organic bases. Inorganic bases from which salts can be derived include, for example, sodium, potassium, lithium, ammonium, calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, copper, manganese, aluminum, and the like. Organic bases from which salts can be derived include, for example, primary , secondary, and tertiary amines, substituted amines including naturally occurring substituted amines, cyclic amines, basic ion exchange resms, and the like, specifically such as isopropylamine, trimethylamine, diethylamine, triethylamine, tripropylamine, and ethanolamine. In some embodiments, the pharmaceutically acceptable base addition salt is chosen from ammonium, potassium, sodium, calcium, and magnesium salts.

[00255] The phrase “pharmaceutically acceptable” is employed herein to refer to those compounds, materials, compositions, and/or dosage forms which are, within the scope of sound medical judgment, suitable for use in contact with the tissues of human beings and animals without excessive toxicity, irritation, allergic response, or other problem or complication, commensurate with a reasonable benefit/risk ratio.

[00256] The phrase “pharmaceutically acceptable excipient” or “pharmaceutically acceptable carrier” as used herein means a pharmaceutically acceptable material, composition, or vehicle, such as a liquid or solid filler, diluent, excipient, solvent, or encapsulating material. Each carrier must be “acceptable” in the sense of being compatible with the other ingredients of the formulation and not injurious to the patient. Some examples of materials which can serve as pharmaceutically acceptable carriers include: (1) sugars, such as lactose, glucose and sucrose; (2) starches, such as corn starch and potato starch; (3) cellulose, and its derivatives, such as sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, ethyl cellulose and cellulose acetate; (4) powdered tragacanth; (5) malt; (6) gelatin; (7) talc; (8) excipients, such as cocoa butter and suppository waxes; (9) oils, such as peanut oil, cottonseed oil, safflower oil, sesame oil, olive oil, com oil and soybean oil; (10) glycols, such as propylene glycol; (11) polyols, such as glycerin, sorbitol, mannitol and polyethylene glycol; (12) esters, such as ethyl oleate and ethyl laurate; (13) agar; (14) buffering agents, such as magnesium hydroxide and aluminum hydroxide; (15) alginic acid; (16) pyrogen-free water; (17) isotonic saline; (18) Ringer's solution; (19) ethyl alcohol; (20) phosphate buffer solutions; and (21) other non-toxic compatible substances employed in pharmaceutical formulations.

[00257] An “effective amount” or “therapeutically effective amount” refers to an amount of a compound administered to a mammalian subject, either as a single dose or as part of a series of doses, which is effective to produce a desired therapeutic effect.

[00258] The terms “treat,” “treating” or “treatment,” as used herein, include alleviating, abating, or ameliorating at least one symptom of a disease or condition, preventing additional symptoms, inhibiting the disease or condition, e.g., arresting the development of the disease or condition, relieving the disease or condition, causing regression of the disease or condition, relieving a condition caused by the disease or condition, or stopping die symptoms of the disease or condition.

[00259] The term “patient” is generally synonymous with the term “subject” and includes all mammals including humans. Examples of patients include humans, livestock such as cows, goats, sheep, pigs, and rabbits, and companion animals such as dogs, cats, rabbits, and horses. Preferably, the patient is a human. [00260] The term “contacting” refers to bringing the compound (e.g. a transcription molecular molecule of the present disclosure) into proximity of the desired target gene. The contacting may result in the binding to or result in a conformational change of the target moiety.

[00261] The methods and compositions described herein include the use of amorphous forms as well as crystalline forms (also known as polymorphs). The compounds described herein may be in the form of pharmaceutically acceptable salts. As well, in some embodiments, active metabolites of these compounds having the same type of activity are included in the scope of the present disclosure. In addition, the compounds described herein can exist in unsolvated as well as solvated forms with pharmaceutically acceptable solvents such as water, ethanol, and the tike. The solvated forms of the compounds presented herein are also considered to be disclosed herein.

EXAMPLES

[00262] The following examples are given for the purpose of illustrating various embodiments of the invention and are not meant to limit the present invention in any fashion. The present examples, along with the methods described herein are presently representative of preferred embodiments, are exemplary, and are not intended as limitations on the scope of the invention. Changes therein and other uses which are encompassed within the spirit of the invention as defined by the scope of the claims will occur to those skilled in the art.

Compound Synthesis

[00263] Compounds of the present disclosure can be prepared using methods illustrated in general synthetic schemes and experimental procedures detailed below. General synthetic schemes and experimental procedures are presented for purposes of illustration and are not intended to be limiting. Starting materials used to prepare compounds of the present disclosure are commercially available or can be prepared using routine methods known in the art.

[00264] Synthetic chemistry transformations and methodologies useful in synthesizing the compounds described herein are known in the art and include, for example, those described in R.

Larock, Comprehensive Organic Transformations (1989); T. W. Greene and P. G. M. Wuts, Protective Groups in Organic Synthesis, 2d. Ed. (1991); L. Ficscr and M. Ficscr, Fieser and Fie ser’s Reagents for Organic Synthesis (1994); and L. Paquette, ed., Encyclopedia of Reagents for Organic Synthesis (1995).

List of Abbreviation

[00265] Ac?O = acetic anhydride; AcCl = acetyl chloride; ACN = acetonitrile; AcOH = acetic acid; AIBN = azobisisobutyronitrile; aq. = aqueous; BmSnH = tributyltin hydride; CD ₃ OD = deuterated methanol; CDCb = deuterated chloroform; CDI = 1,1 '-Carbonyldiimidazole; DBU = 1,8- diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene; DCM = dichloromethane; DEAD = diethyl azodicarboxylate; DIBAL-H = di-iso-butyl aluminium hydride; DIEA = DIPEA = N,N-diisopropylethylamine; DMAP = 4- dimethylaminopyridine; DMF = N,N-dimethylformamide; DMSO-de = deuterated dimethyl sulfoxide; DMSO = dimethyl sulfoxide; DPPA = diphenylphosphoryl azide; EDC.HC1 = EDCI.HC1 = l-ethyl-3-(3- dimethylaminopropyl)carbodiimide hydrochloride; Et2O = diethyl ether; EA = ethyl acetate; EtOH = ethanol; h = hour; HATU=2-(lH-7-azabenzotriazol-l-yl)-l,l,3,3-tetramethyl uronium hexafluorophosphate methanaminium; HMDS = hexamethyldisilazane; HOBT = 1 -hydroxy benzotriazole; i-PrOH = isopropanol; LAH = lithium aluminium hydride; LiHMDS = Lithium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide; MeCN = acetonitrile; MeOH = methanol; MP -carbonate resin = macroporous triethylammonium methylpolystyrene carbonate resin; MsCl = mesyl chloride; MTBE = methyl tertiary butyl ether; MW = microwave irradiation ; n-BuLi = n-butyllithium; NaHMDS = Sodium bis(trimethylsilyl)amide; NaOMe = sodium methoxide; NaOtBu = sodium t-butoxide; NBS = N-bromosuccinimide; NCS = N-chloro- succinimide; NMP = N-Methyl-2 -pyrrolidone; Pd(Ph3)4 = tetrakis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(0); Pd2(dba)3 = tris(dibenzylideneacetone)dipalladium(0); PdCLlPPlvh = bis(triphenylphosphine)palladium(IT) dichloride; PG = protecting group; prep-HPLC = preparative high- performance liquid chromatography; PyBop = (benzotriazol- l-yloxy)tripyrrolidinophosphonium hexafluorophosphate; Pyr = pyridine; RT = room temperature; RuPhos = 2-dicyclohexylphosphino-2',6'- diisopropoxybiphenyl; sat. = saturated; ss = saturated solution; t-BuOH = tert-butanol; T3P = Propylphosphonic Anhydride; TBS = TBDMS = teri-butyldimethylsilyl; TBSC1 = TBDMSC1 = tert- butyldim ethylchlorosilane; TEA = EhN = triethylamine; TFA = trifluoroacetic acid; TFAA = trifluoroacetic anhydride; THF = tetrahydrofuran; Tol = toluene; TsCl = tosyl chloride; XPhos = 2- dicyclohexylphosphino-2',4',6'-triisopropylbiphenyl.

SYNTHESIS OF REPRESENTATIVE POLYAMIDES

[00266] Example 1. Synthesis of l-methyl-4-(3-(l-methyl-4-(l-methyl-4-(3-(l-methyl-4-(l- methyl- 4-(3-(l-methyl-lH-Dyrrole-2-carboxamido)propanamido)-lH-imid azole-2-carboxamido)-lH- Dyrrole-2-carboxamido)DroDanamido)-lH-imidazole-2-carboxamid o)-lH-pyrrole-2- carboxamido)i)roi)anamido)-l H-imidazole-2-carboxylic acid (PA-03) [00267] Scheme 1.

[00268] Step 1: To a solution of ethyl l-methyl-4-nitroimidazole-2 -carboxy late (30.00 g, 150.63 mmol, 1.00 equiv) in EtOH (120.00 mL) and EA (120.00 mL) was added Pd/C (8.01 g, 27% w/w). Then the reaction was stirred for 17.0 h at room temperature under H ₂ atmosphere. The solid was filtrated out and the filtrate was concentrated to afford ethyl 4-amino-l-methylimidazole-2 -carboxylate (22.30 g, 75.20%) as a yellow solid. LC/MS: mass calcd. For C7H11N3O2: 169.09, found: 170.10 [M+H] ⁺ .

[00269] Step 2: Into a 500 mL flask was added 3-[(tert-butoxy carbonyl) amino] propanoic acid (22.45 g, 118.65 mmol, 0.90 equiv) in DMF (180.00 mL). The mixture was cooled to 0 °C, then HATU (75.18 g, 197.71 mmol, 1.50 equiv) and DIEA (51.11 g, 395.43 mmol, 3.00 equiv) were added and the mixture was stirred for 10 mins. Then ethyl 4-amino-l-methylimidazole-2 -carboxy late (22.30 g, 131.81 mmol, 1.00 equiv) was added in portions and the reaction was stirred at room temperature for 1.0 h. The reaction was quenched with ice water (600 mL), and the solution was stirred for 15 min.

The precipitated solids were collected by filtration and washed with water (3x50 mL) and dried under vacuum. This resulted in ethyl 4-[3-[(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino] propanamido]-l-methylimidazole-2- carboxylate (34.50 g, 76.90%) as a light yellow solid. LC/MS: mass calcd. For C15H24N4O5: 340.17, found: 341.20 [M+H] ⁺ .

[00270] Step 3: To a stirred solution of ethyl 4-|3-|(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino|propanamido| lMethylimidazole-2-carboxylate (34.50 g, 101.36 mmol, 1.00 equiv) in MeOH (200.00 mL) was added LiOH solution (2 M, 202 mL, 4.00 equiv) dropwise at room temperature. The resulting mixture was stirred for 2.0 h at 45 °C. The mixture the was concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was dissolved in H2O (50 mL) and s acidified to pH 3~5 with 2M HC1. The precipitated solids were collected by filtration and washed with H2O (3x30 mL) and dried under vacuum to afford4-[3-[(Tert- butoxycarbonyl)amino]propanamido]-l-methylimidazole-2 -carboxylic acid (30 00 g, 94.77%) as a white solid. LC/MS: mass calcd. For CisHjoN+Ch: 312.14, found: 313.15 [M+H] ⁺ .

[00271] Step 4: To a stirred solution of 4-[3-[(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino]propanamido-l- methylimidazole-2-carboxylic acid (16.00 g, 51.23 mmol, 1.00 equiv) in CH ₃ CN (150.00 mL) was added TCFH (21.56 g, 76.84 mmol, 1.50 equiv), NMI (12.62 g, 153.69 mmol, 3.00 equiv) and methyl 4-amino- l-mcthylpyrrolc-2-carboxylatc hydrochloride (10.74 g, 56.34 mmol, 1.10 equiv) in portions at 0 °C. The resulting mixture was stirred for 2.0 h at room temperature. The precipitated solids were collected by filtration, washed with CH3CN (3x20 mL), and dried under vacuum. Methyl 4-(4-[3-[(tert- butoxycarbonyl)amino]propanamido]-l-methylimidazole-2-amido) -l-methylpyrrole-2-carboxylate (19.00 g, 82.70%) was obtained as a white solid. LC/MS: mass calcd. For C20H28N6O6: 448.21, found: 449.25 [M+H] ⁺ .

[00272] Step 5: A solution of methyl 4-(4-[3-[(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino]propanamido]-l- methylimidazole-2-amido)-l-methylpyrrole-2-carboxylate (19.00 g, 42.37 mmol, 1.00 equiv) in HCl/1,4- dioxane (4M, 200.00 mL) was stirred for 2 h at room temperature. The resulting mixture was concentrated under vacuum to afford methyl 4-[4-(3-aminopropanamido)-l-methylimidazole-2-amido]-l- methylpyrrole-2-carboxylate hydrochloride (19.00 g crude) as a yellow solid. LC/MS: mass calcd. For C15H21CIN6O4: 348.15, found: 349.05 [M+H] ⁺ .

[00273] Step 6: The procedure was the same as methyl 4-[4-(3-aminopropanamido)-l- methylimidazole-2-amido]-l-methylpyrrole-2-carboxylate hydrochloride. But 2.00 g of ethyl 4-[3-[(tert- butoxy carbonyl) amino]propanamido]-l - methylimidazole-2-carboxylate was used, and 2.00 g of crude desired product was obtained as an off-white solid. LC/MS: mass calcd. For C10H16N4O3: 240.12, found: 241.10 [M+H] ⁺ .

[00274] Step 7: To a solution of l-mcthylpyrrolc-2-carboxylic acid (600.00 mg, 4.80 mmol, 1.00 equiv) in CH ₃ CN (20.00 mL) was added NMI (1.22 g, 14.87 mmol, 3.10 equiv), TCFH (1.48 g, 5.28 mmol, 1.10 equiv) and methyl 4-[4-(3- aminopropanamido)-l-methylimidazole-2 -amido] -1-methy lpyrrole-2- carboxylate (2004.53 mg, 5.75 mmol, 1.20 equiv). The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2.0 h. Next, the solvent was removed and the residue was purified by reverse phase column under the condition: Column, C18 column, MeCN/water (0.05% TFA), 5% to 50% gradient in 100 min; detector, 254 run. The fractions were combined and concentrated to afford 1.30 g of the desired product as a white solid (56% yield). LC/MS: mass calcd. For C21H25N7O5: 455.19, found: 456.30 [M+H] ⁺ .

[00275] Step 8: The procedure was the same as 4-[3-[(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino]propanamido]- 1- methylimidazole-2-carboxylic acid. But 2.00 g of methyl 1- methyl-4-(l-methyl-4-[3-[(l-methylpyrrol-2- yl)formamido|propanamido|tmidazole- 2-amido)pyrrole-2-carboxylate was used to obtainl.90 g of the desired product as a white solid (92.00% yield). LC/MS: mass calcd. For C20H23N7O5: 441.18, found: 442.25 [M+H] ⁺ .

[00276] Step 9: The procedure was the same as methyl 4-(4-[3-[(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino] propanamido]-l-methylimidazole-2 -amido)- l-methylpyrrole-2-carboxy late, but the filtrate was concentrated and purified by reverse phase column. The reaction was run with 1.90 g of l-methyl-4-(l- methyl-4-[3-[(l-methylpyrrol-2-yl)formamido] propanamido]imidazole-2-amido)pyrrole-2- carboxylic acid to obtain 2.70 g of the desired product as a white solid (71.00% yield). LC/MS: mass calcd. For C ₃₅ H4iNi ₃ O ₈ : 771.32, found: 772.35 [M+H] ⁺ .

[00277] Step 10: The procedure was the same as 4-[3-[(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino]propanamido] -1- methylimidazole-2 -carboxy lie acid but 2.70 g of methyl l-methyl-4-[l-methyl-4-(3-[[l-methyl-4-(l- methyl-4-[3-[(l-methylpyrrol-2-yl) fonnamido]propanamido]imidazole-2-amido)pyrrol-2- yl]formamido]propanamido)imidazole-2-amido]pyrrole-2 -carboxy late was used to obtain 2.80 g of the desired product as a white solid (78.00% yield). LC/MS: mass calcd. For C34H39N13O8: 757.30, found:

758.50 [M+H] ⁺ .

[00278] Step 11: To a solution of l-methyl-4-[l-methyl-4-(3-[[l-methyl-4-(l-methyl-4-[3-[(l- methylpyrrol-2-l-methyl-4-[l-methyl-4-(3-[[l-methyl-4-(l-met hyl-4-[3-[(l-methylpyrrol-2- yl)formamido|propanamido|imidazole-2-amido)pyrrol-2-yl|forma mido| propanamido)imidazole-2- amido]pyrrole-2-carboxylic acid (2.90 g, 3.83 mmol, 1.00 equiv) in DMF (25.00 mL) was added NMI (3.20 g, 39.04 mmol, 10.20 equiv), TCFH (1.18 g, 4.21 mmol, 1.10 equiv) and ethyl 4-(3- aminopropanamido)-l-methylimidazole-2 -carboxylate (1.16 g, 4.21 mmol, 1.10 equiv). Then reaction was stirred at room temperature for 3.0 h. Next, the mixture was poured into ice water and the solid was filtered out. The crude product was then purified by silica gel column chromatography (DCM/MeOH = 10: 1) to afford2.5 g of the desired product as a white solid (66.00% yield). LC/MS: mass calcd. For C ₄ 4H5 ₃ NI ₇ OIO: 979.42, formd: 980.80 [M+H] ⁺ .

[00279] Step 12: The procedure was the same as 4-[3-[(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino] propanamido]-!- methylimidazole-2 -carboxy lie acid, but the reaction temperature was 40 °C and reaction time was 4.0 h.

2.50 g of Ethyl l-methyl-4-[3-([l-methyl-4-[l-methyl-4-(3-[[l-methyl-4-(l-me thyl-4-[3-[(l- mcthylpyrrol-2-yl)formamido]propanamido]imidazolc-2-amido)py rrol-2- yl]formamido]propanamido)imidazole-2-amido]pyrrol-2-yl]forma mido)propanamido]imidazole-2- carboxylate was used, 1.90 g of the desired product was observed as a white solid (78.00% yield).

LC/MS: mass calcd. For C42H49N17O10: 951.38, found: 952.65 [M+H] ⁺ . [00280] Example 2. Synthesis of 3-[(l-methyl-4-[l-methyl-4-[3-([l-methyl-4-[4-([l-methyl-4-[ l- rnethyl-4-(3-![l-rnethyl-4-(l-nicthylimidazole-2-amido)Dyrro l-2- vHformamidolpropan amidolimidazole- 2- amidolpyrrol-2-yl}formamido)butanamido1imidazol-2- yl}formamidolpropanamidolpyrrole-2-amido}imidazol-2-yllforma midolpropanoic acid (PA-004)

[00281] Scheme 2.

[00282] Step 1: Into a 1000 ml flask was added 4-[3-[(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino] propanamido]-!- methylimidazole-2 -carboxy lie acid (11.00 g, 35.22 mmol, 1.00 equiv), and DMF (300.00 mL). The mixture was cooled to 0 °C and then HATU(20.09 g, 52.83 mmol, 1.50 equiv) and DIEA (18.21 g, 140.88 mmol, 4.00 equiv) were added dropwise. The resulting mixture was stirred for 10 mins and methyl 3-aminopropanoate (3.63 g, 35.22 mmol, 1.00 equiv) was added in portions. The reaction was stirred at room temperature for 1.0 h. Next the reaction mixture was poured into water/ice (600 mL) and the solid was filtered out and dried under vacuum. The aqueous phase was extracted with EA (3x200 mL) and the combined organic phase was washed with H ₂ O (1x200 mL) and NaCl (1x200 mL) and dried over anhydrous NaiSCL. After filtration, the filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified using a silica gel column and eluted with pure EA. The fractions were combined and concentrated to afford methyl 3-[(4-[3-[(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino]propanamido]-l-methylim idazol-2- yl)formamido]propanoate (13.00 g, 87.95% ) as a yellow solid. LC/MS: mass ealed. For C17H27N5O6: 397.20, found: 398.20 [M+H] ⁺ . [00283] Step 2: The procedure was the same as methyl 4-[4-(3-aminopropanamido)-l-methylimidazole- 2-amido]-l-methylpyrrole-2 -carboxylate hydrochloride (Example 1 step 6), but the reaction time was 1.0 h. Methyl 3-[(4-[3-[(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino]propanamido]-l-methylim idazol-2- yl)formamido]propanoate (11.00 g) was used to obtain 11.00 g crude of the desired product as yellow oil. LC/MS: mass calcd. For C12H19N5O4: 297.14, found: 298.20 [M+H] '.

[00284] Step 3 : To a stirred solution of l-methylimidazole-2-carboxylic acid (10.00 g, 79.29 mmol, 7.00 equiv) in DMF (150.00 mL) was added TBTU (38.19 g, 118.94 mmol, 1.50 equiv), methyl 4-amino-l- methylpyrrole-2-carboxylate hydrochloride (16.63 g, 87.24 mmol, 1.10 equiv), and DIEA (30.74 g, 237.88 mmol, 3.00 equiv) in portions at 0 °C. The resulting mixture was stirred for 17.0 h at room temperature The reaction was poured into water/ice (450 mL) and the precipitated solids were collected by filtration, washed with H ₂ O (3x50 mL), and dried under vacuum. Methyl l-methyl-4-(l- methylimidazole-2-amido)pyrrole-2-catboxylate (16.5 g, 78.37%) was obtained as a white solid. LC/MS: mass calcd. For C12H14N O3: 262.11, found: 263.15 [M+H] ⁺ .

[00285] Step 4: The procedure was the same as 4-[3-[(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino] propanamido]-!- methylimidazole-2-carboxylic acid (Example 1 step 3). Methyl l-methyl-4-(l-methylimidazole-2- amido)pyrrolc- 2-carboxylatc (16.50 g) was used to obtain 12.00 g of l-mcthyl-4-(l-mcthylimidazolc-2- amido)pyrrole-2-carboxylic acid (76.84% yield) as a white solid. LC/MS: mass calcd. For C11H12N4O3: 248.09, found: 249.10 [M+H] ⁺ .

[00286] Step 5: The procedure was the same as ethyl 3-[(4-[3-[(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino] propanamido]-l-methylimidazol-2-yl)formamido]propanoate (Example 1 step 2). l-Methyl-4-(l- methylimidazole-2-amido)pyrrole-2 -carboxylic acid (9.00m g) was used and 14.00 g of the desired product (63.54% yield) was obtained as yellow solid. LC/MS: mass calcd. For C26H30N10O6: 578.23, found: 579.10 [M+H] ⁺ .

[00287] Step 6: The procedure was the same as 4-[3-[(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino] propanamido]-l - methylimidazole-2-carboxylic acid (Example 1 step 3). Methyl l-methyl-4-[l-methyl-4-(3-[[l-methyl-4- (l-methylimidazole-2 -amido) pyrrol-2-yl]formamido]propanamido)imidazole-2-amido]pyrrole- 2- yl]formamidocarboxylate (14.00 g) was used, and 12.00 g of the desired product (81 .49% yield) was obtained as a yellow solid. LC/MS: mass calcd. For CJSFLSNIOO : 564.22, found: 565.15 [M+H] ⁺ [00288] Step 7: The procedure was the same as ethyl 4-[3-[(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino]propanamido]- l-methylimidazole-2-carboxylate (Example 1 step 2). 4-[(Tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino]butanoic acid (7.80 g) was used and 11.00 g of the desired product was obtained as a pink solid (80.70% yield). LC/MS: mass calcd. For CieHzeN+Os: 354.19, found: 355.15[M+H] ⁺ .

[00289] Step 8: The procedure was the same as methyl 4-[4-(3-aminopropanamido)-l- methylimidazole-2-amido]-l-methylpyrrole-2-carboxylate hydrochloride (Example 1 step 6). Ethyl 4-{4- [(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino]butanamido}-l-methylimidazole-2 -carboxylate (9.40 g) was used and 6.20 g of the desired product was obtained as a white solid (90.89% yield). LCMS: mass calcd. For C11H18N4O3: 254.14, found: 255.15 [M+H] ⁺ . [00290] Step 9: To a stirred solution of l-methyl-4-[l-methyl-4-(3-{[l-methyl-4-(l-methylimidazole-2- amido)pyrrol-2-yl]formamido}propanamido)imidazole-2-amido]py rrole-2 -carboxy lie acid (18.20 g, 32.24 mmol, 1.00 equiv) in DMF (250.00 mL) was added DIEA (12.50 g, 96.71 mmol, 3.00 equiv), ethyl 4-(4- aminobutanamido)-l-methylimidazole-2 -carboxylate (9.02 g, 35.46 mmol, 1.10 equiv), and PyBOP (20.13 g, 38.68 mmol, 1.20 equiv) at 0 °C. The resulting mixture was stirred for 1.0 h at room temperature and was then poured into ice/water (800 mL). The precipitated solids were collected by filtration, washed with H ₂ O (3x200 mL), and dried under vacuum to afford 24.70 g of ethyl l-methyl-4-|4-({ l-methyl-4-| 1- methyl-4-(3-{[l-methyl-4-(l-methylimidazole-2-amido)pyrrol-2 -yl]formamido}propanamido)imidazole- 2-amido]pyrrol-2-yl}formamido)butanamido]imidazole-2-carboxy late as a yellow solid (95.74% yield). LC/MS: mass ealed. For C3 _fi H ₄₄ Ni ₄ O ₈ : 800.35, found: 801.30[M+H] ⁺ .

[00291] Step 10: The procedure was the same as 4-[3-[(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino]propanamido]-l- methylimidazole-2 -carboxylic acid (Example 1 step 3). Ethyl l-methyl-4-[4-({l-methyl-4-[l-methyl-4-(3- {[l-methyl-4-(l-methylimidazole-2-amido)pyrrol-2-yl]formamid o}propanamido)imidazole-2- amido]pyrrol-2-yl}formamido)butanamido]imidazole-2-carboxyla te (24.00 g) was used and 23.10 g of the desired product was obtained as a yellow solid (99.36% yield). LC/MS: mass ealed. For C3 ₄ H ₄ ONI ₄ 0 ₈ : 772.32, found: 773.30[M+H] ⁺ .

[00292] Step 11: To a stirred solution of 4-[(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino]-l-methylpyrrole-2- carboxylic acid (11.50 g, 47.87 mmol, 1.00 equiv) in DMF (200.00 mL) was added EDCI (22.94 g, 119.66 mmol, 2.50 equiv), ethyl 4-amino-l- methylimidazole-2 -carboxylate (8.10 g, 47.87 mmol, 1.00 equiv), and DMAP (14.62 g, 119.66 mmol, 2.50 equiv) at 0 °C. The resulting mixture was stirred for 17.0 h at 35 °C. The reaction was then poured into 500 mL ice/water and the precipitated solids were collected by filtration, washed with water (3x50 mL), and dried under vacuum. This resulted in ethyl 4-{4-[(tert- butoxycarbonyl)amino]-l- methylpyrrole-2-amido}-l-methylimidazole-2-carboxylate (16.00 g, 85.48% yield) as a light yellow solid. LC/MS: mass ealed. For C18H25N5O5: 391.19, found: 392.30 [M+H] '.

[00293] Step 12: To a stirred solution of ethyl 4-{4-[(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino]-l- methylpyrrole-2- amido}-l-methylimidazole-2 -carboxylate (16.00 g, 40.88 mmol, 1.00 equiv) in DCM (135.00 mL) was added TFA (45.00 mL) dropwise at room temperature. The resulting mixture was stirred for 2.0 h at room temperature and was hen concentrated under vacuum. The resulting brown oil was diluted with EbO (200 mL). The precipitated solids were collected by filtration, washed with EbO (2x100 mL), and dried under vacuum. This resulted in ethyl 4-(4-amino-l-methylpyrrole-2-amido)-l-methylimidazole-2-carb oxylate (16.00 g, crude) as a brown solid. LC/MS: mass ealed. For C13H17N5O3: 291.13, found: 292.15[M+H] ⁺ .

[00294] Step 13: A solution of ethyl 4-(4-amino-l-methylpyrrole-2-amido)-l-methylimidazole- 2- carboxylate (12.00 g, 41.19 mmol, 1.00 equiv) and 3-[(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino] propanoic acid (7.50 g, 39.64 mmol, 0.96 equiv), PyBOP (22.00 g, 42.28 mmol, 1.03 equiv), DIEA (45.00 g, 348.18 mmol, 8.45 equiv) in DMF (120.00 mL) was stirred for 1.0 h at room temperature. The reaction was poured into ice water (400 mL) and the mixture was stirred for 15 min. The precipitated solids were collected by filtration, washed with water (3x150 mL), and dried under vacuum. The aqueous phase was extracted with EA (3x150 mL) and the combined organic phases were combined and washed by FLO (200 mL) and dried over anhydrous Na SO4. The solid was filtered out and the filtrate was concentrated. The residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography and eluted with PE/EA (1:8). This resulted in 17.00 g of ethyl 4-(4-{3-[(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino]propanamido}-l-methylpyr role-2-amido)-l -methylimidazole- 2-carboxylate as a yellow solid (89.28% yield). LC/MS: mass calcd. For C21H30N6O6: 462.22, found: 463.35[M+H] ⁺ .

[00295] Step 14: The procedure was the same as 4-[3-[(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino]propanamido] -1- methylimidazole-2 -carboxy lie acid (Example 1 step 3). Ethyl 4-(4-{3-| (tert- butoxycarbonyl)amino]propanamido}-l-methylpyrrole-2-amido)-l -methylimidazole-2 -carboxylate (12.00 g) was used and 10.00 g of the desired product was obtained as a white solid (88.81% yield). LC/MS: mass calcd. For CwELfiNsCL: 434.19, found: 435.25[M+H] ⁺ .

[00296] Step 15: A solution of 4-(4-{3-[(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino]propanamido}-l- methylpyrrole-2- amido)-l-methylimidazole-2-carboxylic acid (10.00 g, 23.02 mmol, 1.00 equiv) and [3-alanine ethyl ester hydrochloride (4.90 g, 31.90 mmol, 1.39 equiv), PyBOP (12.50 g, 24.02 mmol, 1.04 equiv), DIEA (9.00 g, 69.64 mmol, 3.03 equiv) in DMF (120.00 mL) was stirred for 1.0 h at room temperature. The reaction was quenched with water (500 mL) at room temperature and extracted with EA (3x400 mL). The combined organic layers were washed with brine (3x200 mL) and dried over anhydrous NaiSO-j. The filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure and the residue was purified using silica gel column chromatography and eluted with PE/EA (1:8) to afford ethyl 3-{[4-(4-{3-[(tcrt- butoxycarbonyl)amino]propanamido }- 1 -methylpyrrole-2-amido)- 1 -methy limidazol-2- yl]formamido}propanoate (12.00 g, 93.80%) as a yellow solid. LC/MS: mass calcd. For C24H35N7O7: 533.26, found: 534.30[M+H] ⁺ .

[00297] Step 16: The procedure was the same as ethyl 4-(4-amino-l-methylpyrrole-2-amido)-l- methylimidazole-2-carboxylate (Example 2 step 12). Ethyl 3-{[4-(4- {3-[(tert- butoxycarbonyl)amino]propanamido }- 1 -methy lpyrrole-2-amido)- 1 -methy limidazol-2- yl]formamido}propanoate (12.00 g) was used and 12.00 g crude of the desired product was obtained as a white solid. LC/MS: mass calcd. For C19H27N7O5: 433.21, found: 434.25 [M+H] ⁺ .

[00298] Step 17: The procedure was the same as ethyl l-methyl-4-[4-({l-methyl-4-[l-methyl-4-(3-{[l- methyl-4-(l-methylimidazole-2-amido)pyrrol-2-yl]formamido}pr opanamido)imidazole-2-amido]pyrrol-2- yl}formamido)butanamido]imidazole-2-carboxylate (Example 2 step 12). l-Methyl-4-[4-({l-methyl-4-[l- methyl-4-(3-{[l-methyl-4-(l -methylimidazole-2-amido)pyrrol-2-yl]for amido}propanamido)imidazole- 2-amido]pyrrol-2-yl}formamido)butanamido]imidazole-2-carboxy lic acid (10.00 g) was used and 13.60 g of the desired product was obtained as a yellow solid (88.61% yield). The derided product was obtained as a light yellow solid after purification by Prep-HPLC. HRMS: mass calcd. For C53H65N21O12: 1187.5122, found: 1188.5153[M+H] ⁺ .

[00299] Step 18: The procedure was the same as 4-[3-[(tcrt-butoxycarbonyl)amino]propanamido]-l- methylimidazole-2 -carboxylic acid (Example 1 step 3), but the reaction temperature was 35 °C. Ethyl 3- [(l-methyl-4-{l-methyl-4-[3-({l-methyl-4-[4-({l-methyl-4-[l -methy l-4-(3-{[l-methyl-4-(l- methy limidazole-2-amido)pyrrol-2-yl]fonn amido }propanamido)imidazole-2-amido]pyrrol-2- yl}formamido)butanamido]imidazol-2-yl}formamido)propanamido] pyrrole-2-amido}imidazol-2- yl)formamido]propanoate (10.60 g) was used and 10.00 g of the desired product was obtained as a yellow solid. LC/MS: mass calcd. For C51H61N21O12: 1159.48, found: 581.25[M/2+H] ⁺ .

[00300] Example 3. Synthesis of l-methyl-4-ll-methyl-4-[3-(ll-methyl-4-[4-(H-methyl-4-[l- methyl-4-(3-![ l-methyl-4-(l-mcthylimidazole-2-amido)i)yrrol-2- yllformamidolpropan amidolimidazole- 2- amidolDyrrol-2-yl}formamido)butanamido1imidazol-2- yl}formamido) 2-amido}imidazole-2-carboxylic acid (PA-040-QH1

[00301] Scheme 3.

[00302] Step 1: The procedure was the same as ethyl 4-(4-amino-l-methylpyrrole-2-amido)-l- methylimidazole-2-carboxylate (Example 2 step 12). Ethyl 4-(4-{3-[(tert- butoxycarbonyl)amino]propanamido}-l-methylpyrrole-2-amido)-l -methylimidazole-2 -carboxylate (2.00 g) was used and 2.00 g of the desired product was obtained as a white solid. LC/MS: mass calcd. For C16H22N6O4: 362.17, found: 363.25[M+H] ' .

[00303] Step 2 : The procedure was the same as ethyl l-methyl-4-[4-({l-methyl-4-[l-methyl-4-(3-{[l- methyl-4-(l-methylimidazole-2-amido)pyrrol-2-yl]formamido}pr opanamido)imidazole-2-amido]pyrrol-2- yl}formamido)butanamido]imidazole-2-carboxylate (Example 2 step 9), but the solvent was DMA. 1- Methyl-4-[4-({l-methyl-4-[l-methyl-4-(3-{[l-methyl-4-(l-meth ylimidazole-2-amido)pyrrol-2- yl]formamido}propanamido)imidazole-2-amido]pyrrol-2-yl}forma mido)butanamido]imidazole-2- carboxylic acid (3.00 g) was used and 4.30 g of the desired product was obtained as a yellow solid (96.84% yield). LC/MS: mass calcd. For C50H60N20O11: 1116.48, found: 1117.60[M+H] ⁺ .

[00304] Step 3: The procedure was the same as 4-[3-[(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino]propanamido]-l- methylimidazole-2 -carboxy lie acid (Example 1 step 3), but the reaction temperature was 40 °C and the reaction time was 5.0 h. Ethyl l-methyl-4-{l-methyl-4-[3-({l-methyl-4-[4-({l-methyl-4-[l-me thyl-4-(3- { [ 1 -methy l-4-( 1 -methy limidazole-2-amido)pyrrol-2-y l]formamido }propanamido)imidazole-2- amido |pyrrol-2-yl (formamido)butanamido |imidazol-2-yl }formamido)propanamido |pyrrole-2- amido}imidazole-2 -carboxy late (4.20 g) was used and 4.00 g of the desired product was obtained as a yellow solid (97.97% yield). LC/MS: mass calcd. For C48H ₅ 6N ₂₀ OII: 1088.44, found: 1089.55 [M+H] ⁺ .

[00305] Example 4. Synthesis of 3-[(4-f4-[3-(|4-[(2R)-2-[(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino]-4-(n- rnethyl-4-[1-methyl-4-(3- ![1 -meth yl-4-(l -meth ylimidazole-2-amido)pyrrol-2- yl]formamidolpropanamido)imidazole-2-amido1pyrrol-2-vBformam ido)butanamido1-l- methylimidazol-2-yl!formamido)i)roi)anarnidol-l-methylpyrrol e-2-amido!-l-methylimidazol-2- vDformamidol propanoic acid (PA-004- NHBoc-OH)

[00306] Scheme 4.

[00307] Step 1: The procedure was the same as ethyl l-methyl-4-[4-({l-methyl-4-[l-methyl-4- (3-{[l- methyl-4-(l-methylimidazole-2-amido)pyrrol-2-yl]formamido}pr opanamido)imidazole-2-amido]pyrrol-2- yl}formamido)butanamido]imidazole-2-carboxylate (Example 2 step 9). (2R)-2-[(tert- butoxycarbonyl)amino]-4-{[(9H- fluoren-9-ylmethoxy)carbonyl]amino}butanoic acid (3.00 g) was used and 3.50 g of the desired product was obtained as a yellow solid. LC/MS: mass calcd. For 591.27, found: 592.25 [M+H] ⁺ .

[00308] Step 2: Into a 50 ml flask was added ethyl 4-[(2R)-2-[(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino]-4-{ [(9H- fluoren-9-ylmethoxy)carbonyl]amino}butanamido]-l-methylimida zole-2 -carboxylate (500.00 mg, 0.85 mmol, 1.00 equiv), DMF (5.00 mb), and piperidine (1.00 m ). The reaction was stirred at room temperature for 30 mins. The piperidine was removed and the reaction mixture was purified by reverse flash chromatography with the following conditions: Column, C18 column; Mobile Phase. CH3CN in water (0.5% NH4HCO3), 10% to 50% gradient in 30 min; Detector, UV 254 nm. The fractions were combined and concentrated to afford ethyl 4-[(2R)-4-amino-2-[(tert- butoxycarbonyl)amino]butanamido]- l-methylimidazole-2 -carboxy late (250.00 mg, 96.10%) as a yellow oil. LC/MS: mass calcd. For C16H27N5O5: 369.20, found: 370.35[M+H] ⁺ .

[00309] Step 3: The procedure was the same as ethyl l-methyl-4-[4-({l-methyl-4-[l-methyl-4-(3-{[l- methyl-4-(l-methylimidazole-2-amido)pyrrol-2-yl]formamido}pr opanamido)imidazole-2-amido]pyrrol-2- yl}formamido)butanamido]imidazole-2-carboxylate (Example 2 step 9). Ethyl 4-[(2R)-4-amino-2-[(tert- butoxycarbonyl)amino]butanamido]-l-methylimidazole-2-carboxy late (200.00 mg) was used and 200.00 mg of the desired product was obtained as a yellow solid (68.39% yield). LC/MS: mass calcd. For 915.41, found: 916.75[M+H] ⁺ .

[00310] Step 4: The procedure was the same as 4-[3-[(lert-butoxycarbonyl)amino] propanamido]-!- methylimidazole-2 -carboxy lie acid (Example 1 step 3), but the reaction solvent was a mixture of MeOH/THF (5:3), the reaction temperature was room temperature, and the reaction time was 1.0 h. Ethyl 4-[(2R)-2-[(tert-butoxy carbonyl) amino]-4-({l-methyl-4-[l-methyl-4-(3-{[l-methyl-4-(l- methylimidazole-2 -amido) pyrrol-2-yl]formamido}propanamido)imidazole-2-amido]pyrrol-2 - yl}formamido)butanamido]-l-methylimidazole-2-carboxylate (570 mg) was used and 370.00 mg of the desired product was obtained as a yellow solid (66.90% yield). LC/MS: mass calcd. For C39H49N15O10: 887.38, found: 888.85 [M+H] ⁺ .

[00311] Step 5: The procedure was the same as ethyl l-methyl-4-[4-({l-methyl-4-[l-methyl-4- (3-{[l- methyl-4-(l-methylimidazole-2-amido)pyrrol-2-yl]formamido}pr opanamido)imidazole-2-amido]pyrrol-2- yl}formamido)butanamido]imidazole-2-carboxylate (Example 2 step 9). 4-[(2R)-2-[(tert- butoxycarbonyl)amino] -4-({ 1 - methyl -4- [ 1 -methyl -4-(3 -{ [ 1 -methyl-4-( 1 -methylimidazole -2- amido)pyrrol-2-yl]formamido}propanamido)imidazole-2-amido]py rrol-2-yl}formamido)butanamido]-l- methylimidazole-2 -carboxy lie acid (380.00 mg) was used and 521.00 mg of the desired product was obtained as a white solid (91.75% yield). The desired compound was obtained as a white solid after purification by Prep-HPLC. HRMS: mass calcd. For C58H74N22O14: 1302.5755, found: 1303.5867[M+H] ⁺ . [00312] Step 6: The procedure was the same as 4-[3-[(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino]propanamido] -1- methylimidazole-2 -carboxy lie acid (Example 1 step 3), but the reaction temperature was room temperature. Ethyl 3-[(4-{4-[3-({4-[(2R)-2-[(tert- butoxy carbonyl)amino]-4-({ l-methyl-4-[l-methyl-4-(3- {[ 1 -methyl-4-( 1 -methylimidazole-2-amido)pyrrol-2-yl]form amido }propanamido)imidazole-2- amido] pyrrol-2-y 1 }formamido)butanamido] - 1 -metliy limidazol-2-y 1 }formamido)propanamido] - 1 - methylpyrrole-2-amido}-l-methylimidazol-2-yl)formamido]propa noate (150.00 mg) was used and 146.00 mg the desired product was obtained as a white solid. LC/MS: mass calcd. For C56H70N22O14: 1274.54 found: 638.85 [M/2+H] ⁺ .

[00313] Example 5. Synthesis of 3-1(4- !4-l3-( !4-|(2R)-2-acetamido-4-( !l-iiielhyl-4-| l-niethyl- 4-(3- !ll-methyl-4-(l-rnethylimidazole-2-amido)i)yrrol-2-yl|formam ido!i)roi)anamido)imidazole-2- amido1pyrrol-2-yl}formamido)butanamidol-l-methylimidazol-2-y l}formamido)DroDanamido1-l- methylDyrrole-2-amido}-l-methylimidazol-2-yl)formamidolDroDa noic acid (PA-004- NHAc-OH) [00314] Scheme d.

[00315] Step 1: The procedure was the same as ethyl 4-(4-amino-l-methylpyrrole-2-amido)-l- methylimidazole-2 -carboxy late (Example 2 step 12), but after concentration the crude was used directly in the next step without further purification. Ethyl 3-[(4-{4-[3-({4-[(2R)-2-amino-4-({ l-methyl-4-[l-methyl- 4-(3-{[l-methyl-4-(l-methylimidazole-2-amido)pyrrol-2-yl]for mamido}propanamido)imidazole-2- amido] pyrrol-2-y 1 }formamido)butanamido] - 1 -methy limidazol-2-y 1 }formamido)propanamido] - 1 - methylpyrrole-2-amido}-l-methylimidazol- 2-yl)formamido]propanoate (319.00 mg) was used and 300.00 mg of the desired product was obtained as a brown solid. After purification by Prep-HPLC, the desired compound was obtained as white solid. HRMS: mass calcd. For C53H66N22O12: 1202.5231, found: 1203.5302[M+H] ⁺ .

[00316] Step 2: To a stirred solution of ethyl 3-[(4-{4-[3-({4-[(2R)-2-amino-4-({l-methyl-4-[l- methyl- 4-(3-{[l-methyl-4-(l-methylimidazole-2-amido)pyrrol-2-yl]for mamido}propanamido)imidazole-2- amido]pyrrol-2-yl}formamido)butanamido]-l-methylimidazol- 2-yl}formamido)propanamido]-l- methylpyrrole-2-amido}-l -methylimidazol-2-yl)formamido]propanoate (294.50 mg, 0.25 mmol, 1.00 equiv) in DCM (6.00 mL) was added AC2O (0.23 mL, 2.45 mmol, 10.00 equiv) and EhN (0.34 mb, 2.45 mmol, 10.00 equiv) in portions at 0 °C. The resulting mixture was stirred for 1.0 h at room temperature and was then concentrated under vacuum. The crude product was purified by reverse phase column with the following condition: Column. C18; Mobile Phase, ACN in water (0.5% TFA), 10% to 50% gradient in 30 min; Detector, UV 254 mn. The factions were combined and lyophilized to afford ethyl 3-[(4-{4-[3- ({4-[(2R)-2-acetamido-4-({l-methyl-4-[l-methyl-4-(3- {[1 -methy l-4-(l -methy limidazole-2-amido)pyrrol- 2-y 1] form amido }propanamido)imidazole -2-amido] py rrol-2-y 1 }formamido)butanamido] - 1 - methy limidazol-2-y l}formamido)propanamido] - 1 -methylpyrrole-2 -amido} - 1 -methy limidazol-2- yl)formamido]propanoate (200.00 mg, 64.31%) as a white solid. LC/MS: mass calcd. For 1244.5336, found: 1245.5392[M+H] '.

[00317] Step 3: The procedure was the same as 4-[3-[(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino] propanamido]-l- methylimidazole-2 -carboxy lie acid (Example 1 step 3), but the reaction temperature was room temperature. Ethyl (R)-3-(4-(4-(3-(4-(2-acetamido-4- (1 -methyl-4-(l -methy l-4-(3-(l -methy l-4-(l-methyl- lH-imidazole-2-carboxamido)- lH-pyrrole-2-carboxamido)propanamido)-lH-imidazole-2-carboxa mido)- lH-pyrrole-2-carboxamido)butanamido)-l -methyl- lH-imidazole-2-carboxamido)propanamido)-l -methyl- lH-pyrrole-2-carboxamido)-l -methyl-lH-imidazole-2-carboxamido) propanoate (190.00 mg) was used and 91.50 mg of the desired product was obtained as a white solid (50.12% yield). LC/MS: mass calcd. ForC53H ₆₄ N22Oi ₃ : 1216.50, found: 609.80 [M/2+H] ⁺ .

[00318] Example 6. Synthesis of l-methyl-4-(l-methyl-4-13-[(l-methyl-4-ll-methyl-4-[4- (11- methyl-4-[l-methyl-4-(3-![l -meth yl-4-(l -meth ylimidazole-2-amido)oyrrol-2- yl]formamido}Dropanamido)imidazolc-2-amidolDyrrol-2-yl}forma mido)butanamidolimidazolc-2- amido}pyrrol-2-yl)formamido1propanamido}imidazole-2-amido)py rrole-2-carboxylic acid (PA-049- Oll)

[00319] Scheme 6. [00320] Step 1: The procedure was the same as ethyl l-methyl-4-[4-({l-methyl-4-[l-methyl- 4-(3-{ [1- methyl-4-(l-methylimidazole-2-amido)pyrrol-2-yl]formamido}pr opanamido) imidazole-2-amido]pyrrol- 2-yl}formamido)butanamido]imidazole-2-carboxylate (Example 2 step 9). 4-[(Tert- butoxycarbonyl)amino]-l-methylpyrrole-2 -carboxy lie acid (2.07 g) was used and 3.00 g of the desired product was obtained as a yellow solid. LC/MS: mass ealed. For C26H34N8O7: 570.26, found: 571.30 [M+H] ⁺ .

[00321] Step 2: The procedure was the same as ethyl 4-(4-amino-l-methylpyrrole-2-amido)-l- methylimidazole-2 -carboxy late (Example 2 step 12), but after concentration the crude was used directly in the next step without further purification. Methyl 4-{4-[3-({4-[(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino]-l- methylpyrrol-2-yl}for amido)propanamido]-l -methylimidazole-2-amido}-l -methylpyrrole-2- carboxylate (355.00 g) was used and 350.00 mg of methyl 4-(4-{3-[(4-amino-l-methylpyrrol-2- yl)formamido] propanamido}-l-methylimidazole-2-amido)-l-methylpyrrole-2 -carboxylate was obtained as a brown oil. LC/MS: mass ealed. For C21H26N8O5: 470.20, found: 471.45[M+H] ⁺ .

[00322] Step 3: The procedure was the same as ethyl l-methyl-4-[4-({l-methyl-4-[l-methyl- 4- (3-{[l- methyl-4-(l-methylimidazole-2-amido)pyrrol-2-yl]formamido}pr opanamido) imidazole-2-amido]pyrrol- 2-yl}formamido)butanamido]imidazolc-2-carboxylatc (Example 2 step 9). l-Mcthyl-4-[4-({l-mcthyl-4- [ 1 -methyl-4-(3 -{ [ 1 - methyl-4-(l -methylimidazole-2-amido)pyrrol-2- yl]formamido}propanamido)imidazole-2-amido]pyrrol-2-yl}forma mido)butanamido]imidazole-2- carboxylic acid (450.00 g) was used and 790.00 mg of the desired product was obtained as a white solid (95.77% yield). LC/MS: mass ealed. For C55H64N22O12: 1224.51, found: 1225.85 [M+H] ⁺ .

[00323] Step 4: The procedure was the same as 4-[3-[(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino]propanamido]- 1- methylimidazole-2 -carboxy lie acid (Example 1 step 3), but the reaction solvent was MeOH/THF=l:l. Methyl l-methyl-4-(l-methyl-4-{3-[(l- methyl-4-{ l-methyl-4-[4-({ l-methyl-4-[l-methyl-4-(3-{[l- methyl-4-(l-methylimidazole-2-amido)pyrrol-2-yl|formamido[pr opanamido)imidazole-2-amido|pyrrol-2- yl}formamido)butanamido]imidazole-2-amido}pyrrol-2-yl)formam ido]propanamido} imidazole-2- amido)pyrrole-2-carboxylate (300.00 mg) was used, and 290.00 mg of the desired product was obtained as a white solid (68.45% yield). LC/MS: mass ealed. For C54H62N22O12 2IO.49, found: 1211.80 [M+H] ⁺ .

[00324] Example 7. Synthesis of 4- !3-|(4-!4-[(2R)-2-[(tei t-hutoxycarhonyl)amino|-4- [(l-methyl-4- fl-methyl-4-[l-methyl-4-(l-methylDyrrole-2-amido)Dyrrole-2-a mido1imidazole-2-amidolpyrrol-2- yl)formamidolbutanamidol-l-methylimidazole-2-amido!-l-methyl i)yrrol-2- yl)formamidolDroDanamidoM-methylimidazole-2-carboxylic acid (PA-044-NHBoc)

[00325] Scheme 7.

[00326] Step 1: The procedure was the same as ethyl l-methyl-4-[4-({l-methyl-4-[l-methyl-4-(3-{[l- methyl-4-(l-methylimidazole-2-amido)pyrrol-2-yl]formamido}pr opanamido)imidazole-2-amido]pyrrol-2- yl}formamido)butanamido]imidazole-2-carboxylate (Example 2 step 9). Ethyl 4-[(2R)-4-amino-2-[(tert- butoxycarbonyl)amino]butanamido]-l-methylimidazole-2-carboxy late (250.00 mg) was used, and 470.00 mg of the desired product was obtained as a white solid (82.30% yield). LC/MS: mass calcd. For C39H49N13O9: 843.38, found: 844.70 [M+H] ⁺ .

[00327] Step 2: The procedure was the same as 4-[3-[(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino]propanamido]-l- methylimidazole-2 -carboxy lie acid (Example 1 step 3), but the reaction temperature was 50 °C and the reaction time was 1.0 h. Ethyl 4-[(2R)-2-[(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino]-4-[(l-methyl-4-{l-met hyl-4-[l- methy l-4-( 1 -methylpyrrole-2-amido)pyrrole-2-amido] imidazole-2 -amido }pyrrol-2- yl)formamido]butanamido]-l-methylimidazole-2 -carboxylate (460.00 mg) was used, and 370.00 mg of the desired product was obtained as a white solid (83.20% yield). LC/MS: mass calcd. For C37H45N13O9: 815.35, found: 816.60 [M+H] ⁺ .

[00328] Step 3: The procedure was the same as ethyl l-methyl-4-[4-({l-methyl-4-[l- methyl-4-(3-{[l- methyl-4-(l-methylimidazole-2-amido)pyrrol-2-yl]formamido}pr opanamido)imidazole-2-amido]pyrrol-2- yl}formamido)butanamido]imidazole-2-carboxylate (Example 2 step 9). 4-[(2R)-2-[(tert- butoxycarbonyl)amino] - 4-[(l -methyl-4-{ 1 -methyl -4- [ 1 -methyl-4-( 1 -methylpyrrole-2-amido)pyrrole-2- amido]imidazole-2-amido}pyrrol-2-yl)formamido]butanamido]-l- methylimidazole-2-carboxylic acid (370.00 mg) was used, and 500.00 mg of the desired product was obtained as a red solid (95 02% yield). LC/MS: mass calcd. For CssHssN^On: 1159.51, found: 1161.05[M+H] ⁺

[00329] Step 4: The procedure was the same as 4-[3-[(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino] propanamido]-l- methylimidazole-2 -carboxylic acid (Example 1 step 3), but the reaction time was 1.0 h. Ethyl 4-{3-[(4-{4- [(2R)-2-[(tert-butoxy carbonyl) amino] -4-[(l -methyl-4-{ 1 -methyl-4-[ 1 -methyl-4-(l -methylpyrrole-2- amido)pyrrole-2-ainido]imidazole-2-amido}pyrrol-2-yl)formami do]butanamido]-l-metliylimidazole-2- amido}-l-methylpyrrol-2-yl)formamido]propanamido}-l-methylim idazole-2 -carboxy late (300.00 mg) was used, and 240.00 mg of desired product was obtained as a yellow solid (81.98% yield). LC/MS: mass calcd. For C51H61N19O12: 1131.47, found: 1133.05 [M+H] ⁺ .

[00330] Example 8. Synthesis of 4-f4-[(2S)-2-[(tert-butoxycarbonyl)aminol-4-ni-methyl-4-(3- {[1- methyl-4-(l-methylimidazole-2-amido)Dyrrol-2- imidazol-2- l-mcthyli)yrrole-2-amido!-l-methylimidazole-2-carboxylic acid (PA- 023)

[00331] Scheme 8.

[00332] Step 1: The procedure was the same as ethyl l-mcthyl-4-[4-({l-mcthyl-4-[l- mcthyl-4-(3-{[l- methyl-4-(l-methylimidazole-2-amido)pyrrol-2-yl]formamido}pr opanamido)imidazole-2-amido]pyrrol-2- yl}formamido)butanamido]imidazole-2-carboxylate (Example 2 step 9), but the reaction time was 2.0 h. Ethyl 4-(3-aminopropanamido)-l-methylimidazole-2 -carboxy late (1.50 g) was used, and 2.00 g of the desired product was obtained as an off-white solid (68.09% yield). LC/MS: mass calcd. For C21H26N8O5: 470.20, found: 471.40 [M+H] ⁺ .

[00333] Step 2: The procedure was the same as 4-[3-[(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino]propanamido] -1- methylimidazole-2 -carboxy lie acid (Example 1 step 3), but the reaction temperature was room temperature and the reaction time was 2.0 h. Ethyl l-methyl-4-(3-{[l-methyl-4-(l-methylimidazole-2- amido)pyrrol-2-yl]formamido} propanamido)imidazole-2 -carboxylate (2.00 g) was used, and 1.80 g of l- methyl-4-(3-{[l-methyl- 4-(l-methylimidazole-2-amido)pyrrol-2-yl]formamido}propanami do)imidazole- 2-carboxylic acid was obtained as an off-white solid (95.71% yield). LC/MS: mass calcd. For C19H22N8O5: 442.17, found: 443.10 [M+H] ⁺ .

[00334] Step 3: The procedure was the same as ethyl l-methyl-4-[4-({l-methyl-4-[l-methyl- 4-(3-{ [ 1- methyl-4-(l-methylimidazole-2-amido)pyrrol-2-yl|formamido[pr opanamido)imidazole-2-amido|pyrrol-2- yl}formamido)butanamido]imidazole-2-carboxylate (Example 2 step 9), but the reaction time was 2.0 h. Ethyl 4-{4-[(2S)-4-amino-2-{[(9H-fluoren-9-ylmethoxy)carbonyl]amin o}butanamido]-l-methylpyrrole- 2-amido}-l-methylimidazole-2-carboxylate (1.60 g) was used, and 1.90 g of the desired product was obtained as a yellow solid (70.20% yield). LC/MS: mass calcd. For C51H55N15O10: 1037.43, found: 1038.45 [M+H] ⁺ .

[00335] Step 4: A mixture of ethyl 4-{4-[(2S)-2-{[(9H-fluoren-9-ylmethoxy)carbonyl]amino}-4-{[l - methyl-4-(3-{[l-methyl-4-(l-methylimidazole-2-amido)pyrrol-2 -yl]formamido}propanamido)imidazol-2- yl]formamido}butanamido]-l-methylpyrrole-2-amido}-l-methylim idazole-2-carboxylate (1.90 g, 1.83 mmol, 1.00 equiv) and LiOH (0.22 g, 9.15 mmol, 5.00 equiv) in MeOH (5.00 mb), THF (15.00 mL), and H ₂ O (18.30 mL) was stirred for 2.0 h at room temperature. The resulting mixture was used in the next step without further purification. LC/MS: mass calcd. For C34H41N isO«: 787.33, found: 788.40 [M+H] ⁺ .

[00336] Step 5: The mixture of 4-{4-[(2S)-2-amino-4-{[l-methyl-4-(3-{[l-methyl-4-(l- methylimidazole-2-amido)pyrrol-2-yl]form amido }propanamido)imidazol-2-yl]formamido}bulanamido]-

1-methylpyrrole-2-amido}-l-methylimidazole-2-carboxylic acid (1.40 g, 1.78 mmol, 1.00 equiv) in MeOH/THF/ELO (5.00 mL/15.00 mL/18.30 mL) was added di-tert-butyl dicarbonate (0.78 g, 3.55 mmol, 2.00 equiv) and DMAP (0.02 g, 0.18 mmol, 0.10 equiv). The reaction was stirred at room temperature for 3.0 h and then H2O (30 mL) was added. The resulting mixture was fdtered through a Celite pad and the solid was washed with EA (3x30 mL) to afford 4-{4-[(2S)-2-[(tert- butoxycarbonyl)amino]-4-{[l-methyl- 4-(3-{[l-methyl-4-(l-methylimidazole-2-amido)pyrrol-2-yl]for mamido}propanamido)imidazol-2- yl]formamido}butanamido]-l-methylpyrrole-2-amido}-l-methylim idazole-2-carboxylic acid (1.20 g, 76.05% yield) as a yellow solid. LC/MS: mass calcd. For C39H49N15O10: 887.38. found: 888.45 [M+H] ⁺ .

[00337] Step 6: The procedure was the same as l-methyl-4-[4-({l-methyl-4-[l-methyl-4- (3-{ [1- methyl-4-(l-methylimidazole-2-amido)pyrrol-2-yl]formamido}pr opanamido) imidazole-2-amido]pyrrol-

2-yl}formamido)butanamido]imidazole-2-carboxylate (Example 2 step 9), but the reaction time was 2.0 h. 4-{4-[(2S)-2-[(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino] -4-{[l-methyl-4-(3-{[l-methyl-4-(l-methylimidazole-2- amido)pyrrol-2-yl]formamido}propanamido)imidazol-2-yl]formam ido}butanamido]-l-methylpyrrole-2- amido}-l-methylimidazole-2 -carboxylic acid (1.20 g) was used, and 1.10 g of the desired product was obtained as ayellow solid (71.01% yield). LC/MS: mass calcd. For C52FL3N1 O12: 1145.49, found: 1146.50 [M+H] ⁺ .

[00338] Step 7: The procedure was the same as 4-[4-(4-{4-[(2S)-2-[(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino]- 4-[(l- methyl-4-{l-methyl-4-[l-methyl-4-(l-methylimidazole-2-amido) pyrrole-2-amido]pyrrole-2- amido }imidazol-2-yl)fonnamido]butanamido] - 1 -methylpyrrole-2 -amido} - 1 -methylimidazole-2 -amido)- 1 - methylpyrrole-2-amido]-l-methylpyrrole-2-carboxylic acid. Methyl 4-[4-(4-{4-[(2S)-2-[(tert- butoxycarbonyl)amino] -4-{[l-methyl-4-(3-{[l-methyl-4-(l-methylimidazole-2-amido)p yrrol-2- yl]formamido}propanamido)imidazol-2 -yl]formamido}butanamido]-l -methylpyrrole-2 -amido}-l - methylimidazole-2-amido)-l-methylpyrrole-2-amido]-l-methylpy rrole-2 -carboxylate (1.00 g) was used, and 400.00 mg of the desired product was obtained as a white solid (39.16% yield). LC/MS: mass calcd. For C51H61N19O12: 1131.47, found: 1132.65 [M+H] ¹

SYNTHESIS OF REPRESENTATIVE COMPOUNDS OF THE DISCLOSURE

[00339] Example 9. Synthesis of Compound B-l

[00340] Scheme 9.

[00341] A solution of 3-(l-methyl-4-(l-methyl-4-(3-(l-methyl-4-(4-(l-methyl-4-(l-m ethyl-4-(3-(l- methy l-4-( 1 -methyl- lH-imidazole-2-carboxamido)- 1 H-pyrrole-2-carboxamido)propanamido)- 1 H- imidazole-2-carboxamido)-lH-pyrrole-2-carboxamido)butanamido )-lH-imidazole-2- carboxamido)propanamido)- 1 H-pyrrole-2-carboxamido)- lH-imidazole-2-carboxamido)propanoic acid, intermediate polyamide (PA-04) (1.00 equiv), in DMF (3.00 mg) was added propan- 1 -amine (1.05 equiv), PyBOP (1.20 equiv), and DIEA (2.94 equiv); and the resulting mixture was stirred for 1.0 h at room temperature. The reaction mixture was purified by Prep-HPLC to afford 49.00 mg of the desired product as a white solid (25.17% yield). HRMS: mass calcd. for C54H68N22O11: 1200.5438, found: 1201.5473 [M+H] ⁺ .

[00342] Example 10. Synthesis of Compound B-3

[00343] Scheme 10.

[00344] Step 1: _The procedure was the same as Example 9 (Compound B-l). 3-[(4-{4-[3-({4-[(2R)-2- [(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino] -4-({ 1 -methy l-4-[ 1 -methyl-4-(3 -{ [ 1 -methy l-4-( 1 -methylimidazole-2- amido)pyrrol-2-yl]formamido}propanamido)imidazole-2-amido]py rrol-2-yl}formamido)butanamido]-l- methy limidazol-2-y l}formamido)propanamido] - 1 -methy lpyrrole-2 -amido} - 1 -methy limidazol-2- yl)formamido] propanoic acid (20.00 mg) was used to afford 20.00 mg of the desired product as white solid (96.88% yield). LC/MS: mass calcd. For C59H77N23O13: 1315.61, found: 1316.70 [M+H] ⁺ .

[00345] Step 2: .The procedure was the same as Example 2 step 16, but the crude product was purified by Prep-HPLC. Tert-butyl N-[(lR)-l-[(l-methyl-2-{[2-({l-methyl-5-[(l -methyl-2-{[2- (propylcarbamoyl)ethyl]carbamoyl}imidazol-4-yl)carbamoyl]pyr rol-3- yl}carbamoyl)ethyl]carbamoyl}imidazole-4-yl)carbamoyl]-3-({l -methyl-4-[l-methyl-4-(3-{[l-methyl-4- (1 -methylimidazole-2 -amido)pyrrol-2-yl]form amido }propanamido)imidazole-2-amido]pyrrol-2- yl}formamido)propyl]carbamate (20.00 g) was used, and 6.10 mg of the desired product was obtained as a white solid (32.53% yield). HRMS: mass calcd. For CsrHesNzsOn: 1215.5547, found: 1216.5581 [M+H] ⁺

[00346] Example 11. Synthesis of Compound B-79

[00347] Scheme 11.

[00348] The synthesis is the same as Example 9 (Compound B-l). 3-[(l-Methyl-4-{l-methyl-4-[3-({l- methyl-4-[4-({l-methyl-4- [l-methyl-4-(3-{[l-methyl-4-(l-methylimidazole-2-amido)pyrro l-2- yl]formamido}propanamido)imidazole-2-amido]pyrrol-2-yl}forma mido)butanamido]imidazol-2- yl}formamido)propanamido]pyrrole-2-amido}imidazol-2-yl)forma mido]propanoic acid (120.00 mg) was used to afford 60.60 mg of the desired product as a white solid (37.83% yield).

[00349] Example 12. Synthesis of Compounds B-29 and B-156

[00350] Scheme 12.

[00351] Step 1: Into a 250 ml flask was added tert-butyl 4-(piperidin-4-yl)piperazine-l -carboxylate (4.00 g, 14.85 mmol, 1.00 equiv), DMF (80 mL), tert-butyl 4-(piperidin-4-yl)piperazine-l -carboxylate (4.00 g, 14.85 mmol, 1.00 equiv), and K2CO3 (10.26 g, 74.24 mmol, 5.00 equiv), and the reaction was stirred at 80 °C for 17.0 h. The reaction was quenched with ice water (300 mL) and the precipitated solids were collected by filtration, washed with water (3x50 mL) and dried under vacuum. This resulted in tertbutyl 4-[l-(4-nitrophenyl)piperidin-4-yl]piperazine-l-carboxylate (4.7 g, crude) as a yellow solid. LC/MS: mass calcd. For C20H30N4O4: 390.23, found: 391.20[M+H] ⁺ .

[00352] Step 2: _The procedure was the same as Example 2, but the reaction time was 4.0 h. Tert-butyl 4-[l-(4-nitrophenyl)piperidin-4-yl]piperazine-l-carboxylate (1.00 g) was used to afford 0.70 g of the desired product as aycllow oil (94.14%) yield. LC/MS: mass calcd. For C15H22N4O2: 290.17, found: 291.15 [M+H] ⁺ .

[00353] Step 3: Synthesis of Compound B-29. The procedure was the same as Example 9, but the reaction time was 2.0 h, and the reaction mixture was purified by Prep-HPLC. l-[l-(4- Nitrophenyl)piperidin-4-yl]piperazine (30.03 mg) was used and 20.10 mg of the desired product was obtained as ayellow solid (19.67% yield). HRMS: mass calcd. For C66H81N25O13: 1431.6446, found: 1432.6538 [M+H] ¹ .

[00354] Step 4: Synthesis of Compound 156. The procedure was the same as ethyl 4-amino-l- methylimidazole-2 -carboxylate (Example 1). l-Methyl-4-{l-methyl-4-[3-({l- methyl-4-[4-({l-methyl-4- [ 1 -methyl-4-(3 -{ [ 1 -methyl-4-(l -methylimidazole-2-amido)pyrrol-2- yl]formamido}propanamido)imidazole-2-amido]pyrrol-2-yl}forma mido)butanamido]imidazol-2- y 1 }formamido)propanamido]pyrrole -2-amido } -N-(3 - { 4- [ 1 -(4-nitropheny l)piperidin-4-y 1] piperazin- 1 -y 1 } - 3-oxopropyl)imidazole-2 -carboxamide (17.00 mg) was used to afford 7.90 mg of the desired product as an off-white solid (47.34%yield). HRMS: mass calcd. For CeeEfeNzsOn: 1401.6704, found: 1402.6823 [M+H] ⁺ .

[00355] Example 13. Synthesis of Compound B-367

[00356] Scheme 13.

[00357] The procedure was the same as N-(5-{[(3R)-3- amino-3-[(l-methyl-2-{[2-({ l-methyl-5-[(l- methyl-2-{[2-(propylcarbamoyl)ethyl] carbamoyl}imidazol-4-yl)carbamoyl]pyrrol-3- yl}carbamoyl)ethyl]carbamoyl}imidazol-4-yl)carbamoyl]propyl] carbamoyl}-l-methylpyrrol-3-yl)-l- methyl-4-(3-{[l-methyl-4-(l-methylimidazole-2-amido)pyrrol-2 -yl]formamido}propanamido)imidazole-

2-carboxamide (Example 10). HRMS: mass calcd. C48H64N20O9: 1064.5165, found: 1065.5226 [M+H] ⁺ .

[00358] Example 14. Synthesis of Compound B-127

[00359] Scheme 14.

[00360] Step 1: A mixture of benzyl 4-formylpiperidine-l-carboxylate (2.00 g, 8.09mmol, 1.00 equiv) and tert-butyl piperazine- 1 -carboxylate (1.51 g, 8.08 mmol, 1.00 equiv) in DCM (20 mL) was stirred at room temperature for 30 min. Then NaBH(OAc)3 (1.71 g, 8.08 mmol, 1.00 equiv) was added and the resulting mixture was stirred at room temperature for 16.0 h. Next the mixture was washed with 2x30 mL of aq. NaOH (2 M), 2x30 mL of aq. HC1 (2 M), and 2x30 mL of brine. The washed mixture was dried over Na?SO4, filtered, and concentrated under reduced pressure to afford 2.70 g of the desired product as a yellow solid (79.95% yield). LC/MS: mass ealed. For C23H35N3O4: 417.26, found: 418.15 [M+H] ⁺ . [00361] Step 2: The procedure was the same as Example 1, but the reaction time was 16.0 h. Tert-butyl 4-({l-[(benzyloxy)carbonyl]piperidin-4-yl}methyl)piperazine- l-carboxylate (3.00 g) was used to afford 1.40 g of the desired product as a yellow solid (68.75% yield). LC/MS: mass ealed. For C15H29N3O2: 283.23, found: 284.15 |M+H| ⁺ .

[00362] Step 3: The procedure was the same as Example 9 (Compound B-l), but the reaction time was 2.0 h. Tert-butyl 4-(piperidin-4-ylmethyl)piperazine-l -carboxylate (120.00 mg) was used to afford 270.00 mg of the desired product as a yellow solid (44.73% yield). LC/MS: mass ealed. LC/MS: mass ealed For CMHSSNJ+OB: 1424.70, found: 1425.50 [M+H] ⁺ .

[00363] Step 4: The procedure was the same as Example 2 step 12, but the reaction time was 2.0 h and the reaction mixture was purified by Prep-HPLC. Tert-butyl 4-[(l-{3-[(l-methyl-4-{ l-methyl-4-[3-({ 1- methy l-4-[4-({ 1 -methy l-4-[ 1 -methyl-4-(3- { [ 1 -methyl-4-( 1 -methy limidazole-2-amido)py rrol-2- yl]formamido}propanamido)imidazole-2-amido]pyrrol-2-yl}forma mido)butanamido]imidazol-2- yl}formamido)propanamido]pyrrolc-2-amido}imidazol-2-yl)forma mido]propanoyl}pipcridin-4- yl)methyl]piperazine-l-carboxylate (250.00 mg) was used to afford 5.70 mg of the desired product as a light yellow solid (2.45% yield). LC/MS: mass ealed. HRMS: mass ealed. For CeiHsoNz+On: 1324.64, found: 1325.65 [M+H] ⁺ .

[00364] Example 15. Synthesis of Compounds B-126, B-378, and B-379

[00365] Scheme 15. [00366] Step 1: To a stirred solution of CuCl (9.07 mg, 0.09 mmol, 0.20 equiv) in BuNH ₂ (0.50 mL) and H ₂ O (1.50 mL) was added NH ₂ OH.HC1 (63.65 mg, 0.912 mmol, 2.00 equiv). The mixture was stirred for 15 min at room temperature, and then tert-butyl 4-(2-iodoethynyl)piperidine-l-carboxylate (153.51 mg, 0.46 mmol, 1.00 equiv) and 4-ethynylpiperidine (50.00 mg, 0.46 mmol, 1.00 equiv) in BuNH ₂ (0.50 mL) were added at 0 °C. The resulting mixture was stirred for 2.0 h at room temperature. Then the reaction mixture was diluted with H ₂ O (5.00 mL) and extracted with EA ( 3x2.00 mL). The combined organic layers were washed with NaCl (2.00 mL), dried over Na ₂ SC>4, filtered, and concentrated. The residue was purified using silica gel column chromatography and eluted with DCM/MeOH (15:1) to afford tert-butyl 4-[4-(piperidin-4-yl)buta-l,3-diyn-l-yl] piperidine- 1 -carboxylate (122.00 mg, 74.08%) as a brown solid. LC/MS: mass calcd. For Ci9H _2S N ₂ O ₂ : 316.22, found: 317.10 [M+H] ⁺ .

[00367] Step 2: Synthesis of Compound B-378. The procedure was the same as Example 9, (Compound B-l). After the reaction, the mixture was poured into ice-water and the obtained solid were used directly in the next step without further purification. 3-[(l-Methyl-4-{l-methyl-4-[3-({l-methyl- 4-[4-({l-methyl- 4-[l-methyl-4-(3-{[l-methyl-4-(l-methylimidazole-2-amido)pyr rol-2- yl]formamido}propanamido)imidazole-2-amido]pyrrol-2-yl}forma mido)butanamido]imidazol-2- yl}formamido)propanamido]pyrrole-2-amido}imidazol-2-yl)forma mido]propanoic acid (100.00 mg) was used to afford 90.00 mg of the desired product as a white solid (50.58% yield). HRMS: mass calcd. C ₆ 8H86N ₂₄ OI ₂ : 1457.6854, found: 1458.6929 [M+H] ⁺ .

[00368] Step 3: Synthesis of Compound B-126. The procedure was the same as Example 2 step 16, but the crude was purified by Prep-HPLC. Tert-butyl 4-[4-(l-{3-[(l-methyl-4-{l-methyl-4-[3-({l-methyl-4- [4-({ 1 -methyl-4-[l - methyl-4-(3-{ [1 -methyl-4-(l -methylimidazole-2-amido)pyrrol-2- yl]formamido}propanamido)imidazole-2-amido]pyrrol-2-yl}forma mido)butanamido]imidazol-2- yl}formamido)propanamido]pyrrole-2-amido}imidazol-2-yl)forma mido]propanoyl}piperidin-4-yl)buta- l,3-diyn-l-yl]piperidine-l-carboxylate (80.00 mg) was used to afford 25.20 mg of the desired product as a yellow solid. HRMS: mass calcd. For CesHvsbWii: 1357.6329, found: 1358.6396 [M+H] ⁺ .

[00369] Step 4: Synthesis of Compound B-379. The procedure was the same as Example 5 step 2, and the obtained solid was purified by Prep-HPLC. l-Methyl-4-(3-{[l-methyl-4-(l-methylimidazole-2- amido)pyrrol-2-yl]formamido}propanamido)-N-(l-methyl-5-{[3-( {l-methyl-2-[(2-{[l-methyl-5-({l- methyl-2-[(3-oxo-3-{4-[4-(piperidin-4-yl)buta-l,3-diyn-l-yl] piperidin-l-yl}propyl)carbamoyl]imidazol- 4-yl}carbamoyl)pyrrol-3-yl]carbamoyl}ethyl)carbamoyl]imidazo l-4- yl}carbamoyl)propyl]carbamoyl}pyrrol-3-yl)imidazole-2-carbox amide (112.00 mg) was used to afford 18.80 mg of desired product as a white solid (16.19% yield). HRMS: mass calcd. For C67H ₈ IN ₂₃ OI ₂ : 1399.6435, found: 1400.6460 [M+H] ⁺ .

[00370] Example 16. Synthesis of Compound B-137

[00371] Scheme 16.

[00372] Step 1: The procedure was the same as Example 2 step 16. Tert-butyl 4-(2- iodoethynyl)piperidine-l-carboxylate (2.80 g) was used to afford 2.80 g of crude product as a yellow solid. LC/MS: mass calcd. For C ₇ H ₁₀ IN: 234.99, found: 235.95 [M+H] ⁺ .

[00373] Step 2: The procedure was the same as tert-butyl 4-[4-(piperidin-4-yl)buta-l,3-diyn-l-yl] piperidine-l-carboxylate (Example 15 step 1), but the crude product was used directly in the next step. 4- (2-Iodoethynyl)piperidine (500.00 mg) was used to afford 400.00 mg of desired product as a yellow solid. LCMS: mass calcd. For C15H22N2O2: 262.17, found: 263.30[M+H] ⁺ .

[00374] Step 3: A solution of tert-butyl N-[5-(piperidin-4-yl)penta-2,4-diyn-l-yl]carbamate (130.00 mg, 0.50 mmol, 1.00 equiv), 2,5-dioxopyrrolidin-l-yl 9H-fluoren-9-ylmethyl carbonate (180.00 mg, 0.53 mmol, 1.08 equiv) and DIEA (127.00 mg, 0.98 mmol, 1.98 equiv) in THF (3.00 mL) was stirred for 2.0 h at room temperature. The reaction was quenched with water (30 mL) at room temperature and was extracted with EA (3x30 mL). The combined organic layers were washed with water (2x20 mL) and dried over anhydrous NaiSCL. After filtration, the filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified by Prep-TLC (PE/EA 3:1) to afford 9H-fluoren-9-ylmethyl 4-{5-[(tert- butoxycarbonyl)amino]penta-l,3-diyn-l-yl}piperidine-l-carbox ylate (110.00 mg, 45.81% yield) as a white oil. LCMS: mass calcd. For C30H32N2O4: 484.24, found: 485.25[M+H] ⁺ .

[00375] Step 4: The procedure was the same as Example 2 step 16. 9H-Fluoren-9-ylmethyl 4-{5-[(tert- butoxycarbonyl)amino]penta-l,3-diyn-l-yl}piperidine-l-carbox ylate (110.00 mg) was used to afford 110.00 mg of the desired product as a yellow oil. LCMS: mass calcd. For C25H24N2O2: 384.18, found: 385.25[M+H] ⁺ .

[00376] Step 5: A solution of 3-[(l-methyl-4-{l-methyl-4-[3-({l-methyl-4-[4-({l-methyl-4-[ l-methyl- 4-(3-{[l-methyl-4-(l-methylimidazole-2-amido)pyrrol-2-yl]for mamido}propanamido)imidazole-2- amido]pyrrol-2-yl}formamido)butanamido]imidazol-2-yl}formami do)propanamido]pyrrole-2- amido}imidazol-2-yl)formamido]propanoic acid (270.00 mg, 0.23 mmol, 0.81 equiv) and 9H-fluoren-9- ylmethyl 4-(5-aminopenta-l,3-diyn-l-yl)piperidine-l-carboxylate (110.00 mg, 0.29 mmol, 1.00 equiv), PyBOP (150.00 mg, 0.29 mmol, 1.01 equiv), and DIEA (160.00 mg, 1.24 mmol, 4.33 equiv) in DMF (3.00 mL) was stirred for 1.0 h at room temperature. Then piperidine (1.0 mL) was added and the reaction mixture was stirred for another 1.0 h at room temperature. The reaction was purified by reverse flash chromatography with the following conditions: Column, C18 silica gel; Mobile Phase, ACN in water (0.05% TFA), 5% to 48% gradient in 25 min; Detector, UV 254 nm. The fractions were combined and concentrated to afford the desired product (120.00 mg, 70.22% yield) as a yellow solid.

[00377] The crude product (70 mg) was purified by Prep-HPLC with the following conditions. Column: XBridge Shield RP18 OBD Column, 19*250 mm, 10pm; Mobile Phase A: water (10 mrnol/L NH4HCO3), Mobile Phase B: ACN; Flow rate: 25 mL/min; Gradient: 30% B to 44% B in 10 min, 44% B; Wave Length: 254 nm; RT1 (min): 9.72. The fractions were combined and lyophilized to afford l-methyl-4-(3- {[l-methyl-4-(l-methylimidazole-2-amido)pyrrol-2-yl]formamid o}propanamido)-N-(l-methyl-5-{[3-({l- methyl-2-[(2-{[l-methyl-5-({l-methyl-2-[(2-{[5-(piperidin-4- yl)penta-2,4-diyn-l- yl]carbamoyl(ethyl)carbamoyl]imidazol-4-yl(carbamoyl)pyrrol- 3- yl]carbamoyl (ethyl)carbamoyl]imidazol-4-yl (carbarn oyl)propyl]carbamoyl (pyrrol -3-yl)imidazole-2- carboxamide (12.60 mg, 18.00 yield) as a white solid. HRMS (ESI): mass calcd. For C61H73N23O11: 1303.5860, found: 1304.5942 [M+H] ⁺ .

[00378] Example 17. Synthesis of Compound B-150

[00379] Scheme 17.

[00380] Step 1: To a stirred solution of (2S)-5-amino-2-[(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino]pentanoic acid (6.30 g, 27.12 mmol, 1.00 equiv) in MeOH (100.00 mL) was added ethyl 2,2,2-trifluoroacetate (5.78 g, 40.68 mmol, 1.50 equiv) and EhN (5.49 g, 54.24 mmol, 2.00 equiv) at room temperature. The resulting mixture was stirred for 4.0 h at room temperature. Then Pd/C was filtered out and the resulting mixture was quenched with water (100 mL), extracted with EA (100 mL), and the water phase was adjust to PH=3~5 with 2M HCI, and then extracted with EA (3*100 ml). The organic phase was combined, washed with NaCl solution (100 mL), dried by NaiSCh (filtered out), and concentrated. This resulted in (2S)-2-[(tert-butoxycarbonyl)aminol-5-(2,2,2-trifluoroacetam ido)pentanoic acid (12.00 g crude) as an orange oil. LC/MS: mass calcd. For Ci ₂ Hi9F ₃ N ₂ O5:328.12, found: 351.10 |M+Na] ⁺ .

[00381] Step 2: To a stirred solution of (2S)-5-amino-2-[(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino]pentanoic acid (6.30 g, 27.12 mmol, 1.00 equiv) in MeOH (100.00 mL) was added ethyl 2,2,2-trifluoroacetate (5.78 g, 40.68 mmol, 1.50 equiv) and EtsN (5.49 g, 54.24 mmol, 2.00 equiv) at room temperature. The resulting mixture was stirred for 4.0 h at room temperature. Then Pd/C was filtered out, and the resulting mixture was quenched with water (100 mL), extracted with EA (100 mL), the water phase was adjust to pH=3~5 by 2M HCI, then extracted with EA (3x100 ml), the organic phase was combined and washed with NaCl solution (100 mL), dried by Na ₂ SO4 (filtered out), the organic phase was concentrated. This resulted in (2S)-2-[(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino]-5-(2,2,2-trifluoroacetam ido)pentanoic acid (12.00 g crude) as an orange oil.

[00382] Step 3: To a stirred solution of (2S)-2-{[(2,2-dimethylpropanoyl)oxy]amino}- 5-(2,2,2- trifluoroacetamido)pentanoic acid (1.00 g, 3.05 mmol, 1.00 equiv) in THF (10.00 m ) was added NMM (308.11 mg, 3.05 mmol, 1.00 equiv) dropwise at room temperature. The result mixture was cooled to -15 °C and Cbz-Cl (545.62 mg, 3.20 mmol, 1.05 equiv) in THF (5.00 mL) was added to the result mixture at - 15 °C. The resulting mixture was stirred for 2 min at - 15 °C and warmed to 0 °C and stirred for 15 min. DMAP (93.04 mg, 0.761 mmol, 0.25 equiv) was added to the result mixture and the result mixture was allowed to warm to room temperature and stirred for 2.0 h. The reaction was quenched with H ₂ O (15 mL) at 0 °C. The resulting mixture was extracted with EA (3x15 mL). The combined organic layers were washed with brine (1x15 mL) and dried over anhydrous NaiSCh. After filtration, the filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure to afford benzyl (2S)-2-{[(2,2-dimethylpropanoyl)oxy]amino}-5- (2,2,2-trifluoroacetamido)pentanoate (780.00 mg, 52.22%) as a yellow oil. LC/MS: mass calcd. For C19H25F3N2O5: 418.17, found: 441.30[M+Na] ⁺ .

[00383] Step 4: The procedure was the same as Example 2, but the solvent used was CH2O2. Benzyl (2S)-2-[(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino]-5-(2,2,2-trifluoroacetam ido)pentanoate (700.00 mg) was used to afford 440.00 mg of the desired product as a brown oil. LC/MS: mass calcd. For Ci4Hi ₇ F ₃ N ₂ O ₃ :318.12, found: 319.30 [M+H] ⁺ .

[00384] Step 5: The procedure was the same as Example 9. After die reaction, the reaction mixture was poured into ice-water and the solid was used in the next step without further purification. (2S)-2-[(Tert- butoxycarbonyl)amino]-5-(2,2,2-trifluoroacetamido)pentanoic acid (477.00 mg) was used to afford 550.00 mg of the desired product as a white solid (34.37% yield).

[00385] Step 6: To a solution of benzyl (2S)-2-[(2S)-2-[(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino]- 5-(2,2,2- trifhioroacetamido)pentanamido|-5-(2,2,2-trifluoroacetamido) pentanoate (500.00 mg, 1.00 equiv) in MeOH (10.00 mL) was added Pd/C (200 mg, 40% w/w). The reaction was stirred for 17.0 h at room temperature under H ₂ atmosphere. Then the mixture was filtrated and the filtrate was concentrated to afford (2S)-2-[(2S)-2-[(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino]-5-(2,2,2-trifhio roacetamido)pentanamido]-5-(2,2,2- trifluoroacetamido)pentanoic acid (390.00 mg crude) as a colorless oil. LC/MS: mass calcd. For Ci9H2 ₈ F6N ₄ O ₇ :538.19, found: 561.35 [M+Na] ⁺ .

[00386] Step 7: The procedure was the same as Example 9. After the reaction, the reaction mixture was poured into ice-water and the obtained solid was used without further purification. (2S)-2-[(2S)-2-[(tert- butoxycarbonyl)amino]- 5-(2,2,2-trifluoroacetamido) pentanamido]-5-(2,2,2-trifhioroacetamido)pentanoic acid (390.00 mg) was used to afford 300.00 mg of the desired product as a white solid (65.27% yield). LC/MS: mass calcd. For C2 ₃ H ₃₆ F ₆ N ₈ O ₆ :634.27, found: 657.30 [M+Na] ⁺ .

[00387] Step 8: To a solution of tert-butyl N-[(lS)-l-{[(lS)-l-[(4-azidobutyl)carbamoyl]-4- (2,2,2- trifluoroacetamido)butyl]carbamoyl}-4-(2,2,2-trifluoroacetam ido)butyl]carbamate (280.00 mg, 0.44 mmol, 1.00 equiv) in MeOH (5.00 mL) was added 2.5 mL Na ₂ CO ₃ aqueous solution (467.66 mg, 4.41 mmol, 10.00 equiv). Then the reaction was stirred at 55 °C for 17.0 h. The reaction mixture was filtered and the filtrate was concentrated. The residue was purified by reverse flash chromatography with the following conditions: Column, C18 silica gel; Mobile Phase, ACN in water (0.05% NH4HCO3), 10% to 80% gradient in 40 min; detector, UV 254 nm. The fractions were combined and concentrated to afford tert-butyl N-[(lS)-l-{[(lS)-l-[(4-azidobutyl) carbamoyl] -4-carbamimidamidobutyl]carbamoyl} -4- carbamimidamidobutyl] carbamate (230.00 mg, 98.98% yield) as a colorless oil. LC/MS: mass calcd. For C ₂ IH42NI ₂ O4: 26.34, found: 527.35 [M+H] ⁺ .

[00388] Step 9: The procedure was the same as Example 2 step 16. Tert-butyl N-| (1 S)-l -{ | (1S)-1-| (4- azidobutyl) carbamoyl]-4-carbamimidamidobutyl]carbamoyl}-4-carbamimidami dobutyl]carbamate (60.00 mg) was used to afford 60.00 mg crude of the desired product as a brown-yellow oil. LC/MS: mass calcd. For Ci _fi H3 ₄ Ni2O ₂ :426.29, found: 427.50 [M+H] ⁺ .

[00389] Example 18. Synthesis of Compound B-76

[00390] Scheme 18.

[00391] The procedure was the same as Example 5 step 2, and the obtained crude was purified by Prep- HPLC. N-{5-[(3-{[2-({2-[(5-{[2-({2-[(17-amino-3,6,9,12,15-pentaoxa heptadecan-l- yl)carbamoyl]ethyl}carbamoyl)-l-methylimidazol-4-yl]carbamoy l}-l-methylpyrrol-3- yl)carbamoyl]ethyl}carbamoy 1)- 1 -methylimidazol-4-yl] carbamoy l}propyl)carbamoyl] - 1 -methy lpyrrol-3 - y 1 } - 1 -methyl -4-(3 -{ [ 1 -methyl -4-( 1 -methy I im idazolc-2-am idojpy rrol -2-y 11 formam ido } propanamido) imidazole-2-carboxamide (500.00 mg) was used to afford 158.90 mg of the desired product as a white solid (30.30% yield). HRMS: mass calcd. For C65H89N23O17: 1463.6807, found: 1464.6862[M+H] ⁺ .

[00392] Example 19. Synthesis of Compound B-296

[00393] Scheme 19.

[00394] Step 1: The procedure was the same as ethyl l-methyl-4-[4-({l-methyl-4-[l-methyl-4-(3-{[l- methyl-4-(l-methylimidazole-2- amido)pyrrol-2-yl]formamido}propanamido)imidazole-2-amido]py rrol- 2-yl}formamido)butanamido]imidazole-2-carboxylate (Example 2 step 9). 3-({4-[4-(3-{[4-(4-{[l -(2-{2- [(tert-butoxycarbonyl)amino]ethoxy}ethyl)-4-[l-methyl-4-(3-{ [l-methyl-4-(l-methylimidazole-2- amido)pyrrol-2-yl]formamido}propanamido)imidazole-2-amido]py rrol-2-yl]formamido}butanamido)-l- methy limidazol-2-yl]fonnamido}propanamido)-l -methy lpyrrole-2-amido]-l -methy limidazol-2- yl}formamido)propanoic acid (180.00 mg) was used to afford 180.00 mg of the desired product as a yellow solid (60.94%). LC/MS: mass calcd. C73H94N24O14: 1530.74, found: 766.75[M/2+H] ⁺ .

[00395] Step 2: The procedure was the same as Example 9, Compound B-l. Tert-butyl N-{2-[2-(2-{[3- ({ 1 -methy l-2-[(2-{[l-methyl-5-({ l-methyl-2-[(3-oxo-3-{4-[4-(piperidin-4-yl)buta-l,3-diyn-l- yl]piperidin-l-yl}propyl)carbamoyl]imidazol-4-yl}carbamoyl)p yrrol-3- yl]carbamoyl}eth l)carbamoyl]imidazol-4-yl}carbamoyl)propyl]carbamoyl}-4-[l-m elhyl-4-(3-{[l- methyl-4-(l-methylimidazole-2-amido)pyrrol-2-yl]formamido}pr opanamido)imidazole-2-amido]pyrrol-l- yl)ethoxy]ethyl}carbamate (140.00 mg) was used to afford 70.00 mg of the desired product as a brown solid (46.23% yield). LC/MS: mass calcd. C75H96N24O15: 1572.75, found: 787.65 [M/2+H] ⁺ .

[00396] Step 3: The procedure was the same as Example 2 step 16, but the reaction mixture was purified by Perp-HPLC. Tert-butyl N-{2-[2-(2-{[3-({2-[(2-{[5-({2-[(3-{4-[4-(! -acetylpiperidin- 4-yl)buta-l,3- diyn- 1 -y l]piperidin- 1 -yl }-3 -oxopropyl)carbamoy 1] - 1 -methylimidazol-4-y 1 (carbarn oy 1)- 1 -methylpyrrol-3 - yl] carbamoyl }ethyl)carbamoyl] - 1 -methylimidazol-4-yl}carbamoyl)propyl] carbamoyl }-4-[ 1 -methy 1-4 -(3 - { [ 1 -methy l-4-( 1 -methy limidazole-2-amido)pyrrol-2-y l]formamido }propanamido)imidazole-2- amido]pyrrol-l-yl)etlioxy]ethyl}carbamate (56.00 mg) was used to afford 13.2 mg of the desired product a white solid (25.10% yield). HRMS: mass calcd. C7oH ₈₈ N ₂ 40i3: 1472.6963, found: 1473.7025[M+H] ⁺ .

[00397] Example 20. Synthesis of Compound B-435

[00398] Scheme 20.

[00399] Stepl: To a stirred solution of (l-cthoxycyclopropoxy)trimcthylsilanc (10.00 g, 57.37 mmol, 1.00 equiv) in toluene (100.00 mL) were added ethyl 2-(triphenyl-lambda5-phosphanylidene)acetate (19.98 g, 57.37 mmol, 1.00 equiv) and benzoic acid (7.00 g, 57.37 mmol, 1.00 equiv) at room temperature. The reaction mixture was stirred for 2.0 h at 90 °C. The solid was filtered out. The filtrate was concentrated under vacuum to remove part of the solvent. The resulting mixture was used for the next step directly without further purification. LC/MS: mass calcd. For C7H10O2: 126.07, found: 127.10 [M+H] ⁺ .

[00400] Step 2: To a stirred mixture of crude ethyl 2-cyclopropylideneacetate were added CH3NO2 (4.01 mL, 74.83 mmol, 2.36 equiv) and DBU (1.99 mL, 13.32 mmol, 0.42 equiv) dropwise at 0 °C. The reaction mixture was stirred for 6.0 h at room temperature. The resulting mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified using silica gel column chromatography and eluted with ethyl acetate/ petroleum ether (1:8) to afford ethyl 2-[l-(nitromethyl)cyclopropyl]acetate (3.00 g, 50.54%) as a light yellow oil. LC/MS: mass calcd. For CsH NC : 187.08, found: 188.20 [M+H] ⁺ .

[00401] Step 3: To a stirred mixture of ethyl 2-[l-(nitromethyl)cyclopropyl]acetate (3.00 g, 16.03 mmol, 1.00 equiv) in EtOH (30.00 mL) was added Pd/C (0.30 g, 10%w/w) and TFA (0.10 mL) at room temperature. The mixture was stirred 6.0 h at room temperature under an atmosphere of hydrogen. The resulting mixture was filtered and the filter cake was washed with EtOH (10 mL x 5). The filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure to give the ethyl 2-[l-(aminomethyl)cyclopropyl]acetate (1.50 g, 59.54%) as a light yellow oil. LC/MS: mass calcd. For CgHisNOj: 157.11, found: 158.15 [M+H] ⁺ .

[00402] Step 4: To a stirred mixture of ethyl 2-[l-(aminomethyl)cyclopropyl]acetate (0.50 g, 3.19 mmol, 1.20 equiv), l-methyl-4-[l-methyl-4-(3-{[l-methyl-4-(l-methylimidazole-2- amido)pyrrol-2- yl]formamido}propanamido) imidazole-2-amido]pyrrole-2-carboxylic acid (1.50 g, 2.66 mmol, 1.00 equiv) and PyBOP (1.66 g, 3.19 mmol, 1.20 equiv) in DMF (20.00 mL) was added DIEA (1.03 g, 7.97 mmol, 3.00 equiv) at room temperature. The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2.0 h. The reaction was quenched with water (50 mL) at room temperature. The resulting mixture was extracted with EA (30 mL x 3). The combined organic layers were washed with water (30 mL x 3) and dried over anhydrous Na^SCfi. After filtration, the filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure to give ethyl 2- {l-[({l-mcthyl-4-[l-mcthyl-4-(3-{[l-mcthyl-4-(l-mcthylimidaz olc-2-amido)pyrrol-2- yl]formamido}propanamido)imidazole-2-amido]pyrrol-2-yl}forma mido)methyl]cyclopropyl}acetate (1.70 g, 90.92%) as a light yellow solid. LC/MS: mass calcd. For C33H41N11O7: 703.32, found: 704.25 [M+H] ⁺ .

[00403] Step 5: To a stirred mixture of ethyl 2-{l-[({l-methyl-4-[l-methyl-4-(3-{[l-methyl-4-(l- methylimidazole-2-amido)pyrrol-2-yl]formamido}propanamido)im idazole-2-amido]pyrrol-2- yl}formamido)methyl] cyclopropyl}acetate (1.70 g, 2.42 mmol, 1.00 equiv) in MeOH (3 mL) and THF (15.00 mL) was added 2 M LiOH in water (2M, 7.26 mL, 14.52 mmol, 6.00 equiv) at room temperature. The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2.0 h. The solvent was removed under reduced pressure and the residue was dissolved in H ₂ O (20 mL). The mixture was acidified to pH 3~5 with 2 M HC1 at 0 °C. The precipitated solids were collected by filtration, washed with H ₂ O (3x30 mL), and dried under vacuum. The desired product, {!-[({ l-methyl-4-[l-methyl-4-(3-{[l-methyl-4-(l-methylimidazole- 2-amido)pyrrol-2-yl]formamido} propanamido)imidazole-2-amido]pyrrol-2- yl}formamido)methyl]cyclopropyl}acetic acid (1.50 g, 86.79%) was obtained as a light yellow solid. LC/MS: mass calcd. For C31H37N11O7: 675.29, found: 338.85 [M/2+H] ⁺ .

[00404] Step 6: To a stirred mixture of {l-[({l-methyl-4-[l-methyl-4-(3-{[l-methyl-4-(l- methylimidazole-2 -amido) pyrrol-2-yl]formamido}propanamido)imidazole-2-amido]pyrrol-2 - yl}formamido)methyl]cyclopropyl}acetic acid (0.97 g, 1.43 mmol, 1.00 equiv), ethyl 4-amino-l- methylimidazole-2 -carboxy late (0.29 g, 1.72 mmol, 1.20 equiv) and PyBOP (0.89 g, 1.72 mmol, 1.20 equiv) in DMF (10.00 mL) was added DIEA (0.56 g, 4.30 mmol, 3.00 equiv) at room temperature. The resulting mixture was stirred for 2.0 h at room temperature. The reaction was poured into water (50 mL). The precipitated solids were collected by filtration and the filter cake was washed with H2O (50 mLx3), dried under vacuum. Tire precipitated solids were collected by filtration and washed with water (30 mL x 3), dried under vacuum to give ethyl l-methyl-4-(2-{l-[({l-methyl-4-[l-methyl-4-(3-{[l-methyl-4-( l- methylimidazole-2-amido)pyrrol-2-yl]formamido}propanamido) imidazole-2-amido]pyrrol-2- yl}formamido)methyl]cyclopropyl}acetamido)imidazole-2 -carboxy late (600.00 mg, 50.65%) as a light yellow solid. LC/MS: mass calcd. For CssH^Ni+Os: 826.36, found: 827.40 [M+H] ⁺ .

[00405] Step 7: To a stirred mixture of ethyl l-methyl-4-(2-{ 1-| ({ l-methyl-4-| l-methyl-4-(3-{ 11- methyl-4-(l-methylimidazole-2-amido)pyrrol-2-yl]formamido}pr opanamido)imidazole-2-amido]pyrrol-2- yl (formamido) methyl]cyclopropyl}acetamido)imidazole-2 -carboxylate (600.00 mg, 0.73 mmol, 1.00 equiv) in MeOH (2.00 mL) and THF (10.00 mL) was added 2 M LiOH in water (2.19 mL, 4.38 mmol, 6.00 equiv) at room temperature. The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2.0 h. The solvent was removed under reduced pressure. The residue was dissolved in H2O (10 mL). The mixture was acidified to pH 3~5 with 2 M HO at 0 °C. The precipitated solids were collected by filtration and washed with water (5 mL x 5), dried under vacuum to give l-methyl-4-(2-{l-[({l-methyl-4-[l-methyl-4- (3-{[l-methyl-4-(l-methylimidazole-2-amido)pyrrol-2-yl]forma mido}propanamido)imidazole-2- amido]pyrrol-2-yl}formamido) methyl]cyclopropyl}acetamido)imidazole-2 -carboxy lie acid (500.00 mg, 86.26%) as a light yellow solid. LC/MS: mass calcd. For C36H42N14O8: 798.33, found: 799.35 [M+H] ⁺ .

[00406] Step 8: To a stirred mixture of l-mcthyl-4-(2-{l-[({l-mcthyl-4-[l-mcthyl-4-(3-{[l-mcthyl-4- (l-methylimidazole-2-amido)pyrrol-2-yl]form amido }propanamido)imidazole-2-amido]pyrrol-2- yljformamido) methyl]cyclopropyl}acetamido)imidazole-2 -carboxylic acid (170.00 mg, 0.21 mmol, 1.00 equiv), ethyl 4- [4-(3-aminopropanamido)- 1 -methy lpyrrole-2-amido] - 1 -methylimidazole-2-carboxy late (84.83 mg, 0.23 mmol, 1.10 equiv) and PyBOP (132.90 mg, 0.26 mmol, 1.20 equiv) in DMF (2.00 mL) was added DIEA (82.52 mg, 0.64 mmol, 3.00 equiv) at room temperature. The resulting mixture was stirred for 2.0 h at room temperature. The reaction was poured into water (10 mL).

The precipitated solids were collected by filtration and the filter cake was washed with H ₂ O (5 mLx3), dried under vacuum. Ethyl l-methyl-4-[l-methyl-4-(3-{[l-methyl-4-(2-{l-[({l-methyl-4-[ l-methyl-4-(3- {[l-methyl-4-(l-methylimidazole-2-amido)pyrrol-2-yl]formamid o} propanamido)imidazole-2- amido]pyrrol-2-yl}formamido)methyl]cyclopropyl}acetamido)imi dazol-2-yl] formamido}propanamido)pyrrole-2-amido]imidazole-2-carboxylat e (200.00 mg, 82.21%) was obtained as a light yellow solid. LC/MS: mass calcd. For C52H62N20O11: 1142.49, found: 1143.50 [M+H] ⁺ .

[00407] Step 9: To a stirred mixture of ethyl l-methyl-4-[l-methyl-4-(3-{[l-methyl-4-(2-{l-[({l- methyl-4-[l-methyl-4-(3-{[l -methyl-4-(l-methylimidazole-2-amido)pyrrol-2- yl]formamido}propanamido)imidazole-2-amido]pyrrol-2- yl}formamido)methyl]cyclopropyl}acetamido)imidazol-2-yl]fonn amido}propanamido) pyrrole-2- amido]imidazole-2 -carboxylate (180.00 mg, 0.16 mmol, 1.00 equiv) in MeOH (2.00 mL) and THF (10.00 mL) was added 2 M LiOH in water (2.38 mL, 4.77 mmol, 6.00 equiv) at room temperature. The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2.0 h. The solvent was removed under reduced pressure. The residue was dissolved in H ₂ O (10 mL). The mixture was acidified to pH 3~5 with 2 M HO at 0 °C. The precipitated solids were collected by filtration and washed with water (5 mL x 5), dried under vacuum to give the l-rnethyl-4-[l-rnethyl-4-(3-{[l-rnethyl-4-(2-{l-[({l-methyl- 4-[l-methyl-4-(3-{[l-methyl-4-(l- methylimidazole-2-amido)pyrrol-2-yl]form amido }propanamido)imidazole-2-amido]pyrrol-2- yl}formamido)methyl]cyclopropyl}acetamido)imidazol-2-yl]form amido}propanamido)pyrrole-2-amido] imidazole-2-carboxylic acid (150.00 mg, 85.43%) as an off-white solid. LC/MS: mass calcd. For C50H58N20O11: 1114.46, found: 1115.50 [M+H] ⁺ .

[00408] Step 10: To a stirred mixture of l-methyl-4-| l-methyl-4-(3-{ | l-methyl-4-(2-{ 1-| ({ l-methyl-4- [ 1 -methyl-4-(3 -{ [ 1 -methyl-4-(l -methylimidazole-2-amido)pyrrol-2- yl]formamido}propanamido)imidazole-2-amido]pyrrol-2- yl}formamido)methyl]cyclopropyl}acetamido)imidazol-2-yl]form amido}propanamido)pyrrole-2-amido] imidazole-2-carboxylic acid (70.00 mg, 0.06 mmol, 1.00 equiv), propylamine (4.45 mg, 0.08 mmol, 1.20 equiv) and PyBOP (39.20 mg, 0.08 mmol, 1.20 equiv) in DMF (2.00 mL) was added DIEA (24.34 mg, 0.19 mmol, 3.00 equiv) at room temperature. The resulting mixture was stirred for 2.0 h at room temperature. The reaction mixture was purified by Prep-HPLC with the following conditions (Column:

XBridge Prep Phenyl OBD Column, 19*250 mm, 5|xm; Mobile Phase A: Water (10 mmol/L

NH HCO ₃ +0.1%NH3.H ₂ O), Mobile Phase B: ACN; Flow rate: 25 mL/min; Gradient: 18% B to 43% B in 15 min, 43% B; Wave Length: 254 nm; RTl(min): 12; Number of Rims: 4) to afford l-methyl-4-(3-{[l- methyl-4-(l-methylimidazole-2-amido)pyrrol-2-yl]formamido}pr opanamido)-N-[l-methyl-5-({ [1-({[1- methyl-2-({2-[(l-methyl-5-{[l-methyl-2-(propylcarbamoyl)imid azol-4-yl]carbamoyl}pyrrol-3- yl)carbamoyl]ethyl}carbamoyl)imidazol-4-yl]carbamoyl}methyl) cyclopropyl]methyl}carbamoyl)pyrrol- 3-yl]imidazolc-2-carboxamidc (5.20 mg, 7.11%) as a white solid. HRMS: mass calcd. For C53H65N21O10: 1155.5223, found: 1156.5264 [M+H] ⁺ . HPLC: 99.190% purity.

[00409] Example 21. Synthesis of Compound B-439 [00410] Scheme 21.

[00411] Step 1: To a stirred solution of tert-butyl 3-oxoazetidine-l-carboxylate (5.00 g, 29.21 mmol, 1.00 equiv) in DCM (15.00 mL) was added ethyl 2-(triplienyl-lambda5-phosphanylidene)acetate (10.17 g, 29.21 mmol, 1.00 equiv) in portions at room temperature. The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 16.0 h. The reaction was then quenched by the addition of 40 mL of water. The resulting solution was extracted with extracted with CH2Q2 (50 mL x 3). The organic layers were combined, washed with sodium carbonate (aq.) (50 mL x 2) and brine (50 mL), dried over anhydrous Na SOi and concentrated under vacuum. The residue was applied on a silica gel column and eluted with ethyl acetate/ petroleum ether (5:1) to afford tert-butyl 3-(2-ethoxy-2-oxoethylidene)azetidine-l-carboxylate (7.00 g, 99.34%) as a colorless oil. LC/MS: mass calcd. For CI ₂ H ₁₉ NO ₄ : 241.13, found: 242.20 [M+H] ⁺ . *H NMR (300 MHz, Chloroform-d) 5 5.78 - 5.80 (m, 1H), 4.82 - 4.85 (m, 2H), 4.59 - 4.62 (m, 2H), 4.16 - 4.23 (m, 2H), 1.47 (s, 9H), 1.30 (t, J= 7.2 Hz, 3H).

[00412] Step 2: To a stirred solution of tert-butyl 3 -(2-ethoxy-2-oxoethylidene)azetidine-l -carboxylate (3.70 g, 15.33 mmol, 1.00 equiv) in CH3NO2 (5.00 mL) was added DBU (0.50 mL, 3.37 mmol, 0.22 equiv) in portions at room temperature. The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 16.0 h. The resulting mixture was concentrated under vacuum. To the mixture was added EA (30 mL). The resulting mixture was washed with 0.5 N HC1 (10 mL x 4), dried over NaiSCL The solid was filtered out and filtrate was concentrated. The residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography, eluted with ethyl acetate/ petroleum ether (1:10) to afford tert-butyl 3-(2-ethoxy-2-oxoethyl)-3-(nitromethyl)azetidine- 1-carboxylate (4.00 g, 82.72%) as a colorless oil. LC/MS: mass calcd. For C13H22N2O6: 302.15, found: 247.10 [M-56+H] ⁺ . [00413] Step 3: To a stirred solution of tert-butyl 3-(2-methoxy-2-oxoethyl)-3-(nitromethyl)azetidine-l- carboxylate (3.90 g, 13.53 mmol, 1.00 equiv) in EtOH (50.00 mL) were added Pd/C (1.00 g, 26%w/w) and TFA (0.10 mL) at room temperature. The flask was evacuated and flushed three times with nitrogen, followed by flushing with hydrogen. The mixture was stirred 16.0 h at room temperature under an atmosphere of hydrogen. The resulting mixture was filtered, the filter cake was washed with MeOH (5x10 mL). The solid was filtered out and the filtration was concentrated. This resulted in tert-butyl 3- (aminomethyl)-3-(2-methoxy-2-oxoethyl)azetidine-l-carboxylat e (3.70 g, crude) as a colorless oil. LC/MS: mass calcd. For C13H24N2O4: 272.17, found: 273.05 [M+H] ⁺ .

[00414] Step 4: To a stirred mixture of tert-butyl 3-(aminomethyl)-3-(2-ethoxy-2-oxoethyl)azetidine-l- carboxylate (1.89 g, 6.95 mmol, 2.50 equiv) and l-methyl-4-[l-methyl-4-(3-{[l-methyl-5-(l- methy limidazole-2-amido)pyrrol-2-yl]form amido }propanamido)imidazole-2-amido]pyrrole-2-carboxy lie acid (1.57 g, 2.78 mmol, 1.00 equiv) in DMF (20.00 mL) were added PyBOP (1.88 g, 3.62 mmol, 1.30 equiv) and DIEA (0.90 g, 6.95 mmol, 2.50 equiv) at room temperature. The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2.0 h. The reaction was poured into water (70 mL).

The precipitated solids were collected by filtration and the filter cake was washed with H2O (50 mLx3), dried under vacuum. This resulted in tert-butyl 3-{[(4-{4-[3-({5-[2-(dimethylamino)acetamido]-l- methylpyrrol-2-yl}formamido)propanamido] -l-methylimidazole-2 -amido} -l-methylpyrrol-2- yl)formamido]mcthyl}-3-(2-cthoxy-2-oxocthyl)azctidinc-l-carb oxylatc (2.00 g, 72.29%) as a yellow solid. LC/MS: mass calcd. For C38H50N12O : 818.38, found: 819.50 [M+H] ⁺ . -

[00415] Step 5: To a stirred solution of ethyl 3-{[4-(4-{3-[(4-{4-[(4-{4-[(2S)-2-hydroxy-3-{[l-methyl- 4-(l-methylimidazole-2-amido)pyrrol-2-yl]formamido}propanami do]-l-methylimidazole-2-amido}-l- methy lpyrrol-2-y l)formamido]butanamido } - 1 -methy limidazol-2-yl)formamido]propanamido} - 1 - methylpyrrole-2-amido)-l-methylimidazol-2-yl]formamido}propa noate (1.90 g, 2.32 mmol, 1.00 equiv) in MeOH (5.00 mL) and THF (25.00 mL) was added 2 M LiOH in water (6.96 mL, 13.93 mmol, 6.00 equiv) at room temperature. The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2.0 h. The solvent was removed under reduced pressure. The residue was dissolved in H ₂ O (20 mL). The mixture was acidified to pH 3~5 with 2 M HO at 0 °C. The precipitated solids were collected by filtration and washed with H ₂ O (3x30 mL), dried under vacuum. This resulted in 3-{[4-(4-{3-[(4-{4-[(4-{4-[(2S)-2 -hydroxy -3- { [ 1 -methy l-4-( 1 -methy limidazole-2-amido)pyrrol-2-y l]formamido }propanamido]- 1 -methy limidazole-2- amido } - 1 -methy lpyrrol-2-yl)formamido]butanamido } -1 -methy limidazol-2-y l)formamido]propanamido } - l-methylpyrrole-2-amido)-l-methylimidazol-2-yl]formamido}pro panoic acid (1.50 g, 81.68%) as a yellow solid. LC/MS: mass calcd. For C36H46N12O9: 790 35, found: 791.45 [M+H] ⁺ .

[00416] Step 6: To a stirred mixture of [l-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-3-[({l-methyl-4-[l-methyl-4-(3-{[l- methyl-4-(l-methylimidazole-2-amido)pyrrol-2-yl]formamido}pr opanamido)imidazole-2-amido]pyrrol-2- yl}formamido) methyl] azetidin-3-yl] acetic acid (1.50 g, 1.90 mmol, 1.00 equiv) and ethyl 4-amino-l- methylimidazole-2 -carboxylate (0.80 g, 4.74 mmol, 2.50 equiv) in DMF (20.00 mL) were added HATU (0.94 g, 2.47 mmol, 1.30 equiv) and DIEA (0.74 g, 5.69 mmol, 3.00 equiv). The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2.0 h. The reaction mixture was filtered and the filtration in DMF (22 mL) was purified by reverse phase column under the conditions: column, C18 silica gel; mobile phase, MeCN in Water (0.1% TFA), 10% to 50% gradient in 10 min; detector, UV 254 mn. This resulted in ethyl 4-{2- [l-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-3-[({l-methyl-4-[l-methyl-4-(3-{[l- methyl-4-(l-methylimidazole-2- amido)pyrrol-2-yl]formamido}propanamido) imidazole-2-amido]pyrrol-2-yl}fomiamido)methyl]azetidin-

3-yl]acetamido}-l-methylimidazole-2-carboxylate (1.50 g, 82.01%) as a yellow oil. LC/MS: mass calcd. For C43H55N15O10: 941.43, found: 942.60[M+H] ⁺ .

[00417] Step 7; To a stirred solution of ethyl 4-{2-| l-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-3-| ({ l-methyl-4-| 1-methyl-

4-(3-{[l-methyl-4-(l-methylimidazole-2-amido)pyrrol-2-yl] formamido}propanamido)imidazole-2- amido]pyrrol-2-yl} formamido)methyl]azetidin-3-yl]acetamido}-l-methylimidazole- 2-carboxylate (1.45 g, 1.54 mmol, 1.00 equiv) in MeOH (2.00 mL) and THF (10.00 mL) was added 2 M LiOH in water (4.62 mL, 9.23 mmol, 6.00 equiv) at room temperature. Tire reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2.0 h. The solvent was removed under reduced pressure. The residue was purified by reversed-phase flash chromatography with the following conditions: column, Cl 8 silica gel; mobile phase, MeCN in water (0.1% TFA), 10% to 50% gradient in 10 min; detector, UV 254 nm. This resulted in 4-{2-[l-(tert- butoxycarbonyl)-3-[({l-methyl-4-[l-methyl-4-(3-{[l-methyl-4- (l-methylimidazole-2-amido)pyrrol-2- yl]formamido}propanamido)imidazole-2-amido]pyrrol-2-yl}forma mido)methyl]azetidin-3- yl]acetamido}-l-methylimidazole-2 -carboxy lie acid (1.30 g, 86.09%) as a yellow oil. LC/MS: mass calcd. For C 1H51N15O10: 913.39, found: 914.50 [M+H] ⁺ .

[00418] Step 8: To a stirred mixture of 4-{2-[l-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-3-[({ l-methyl-4-[l-methyl-4-(3- {[ 1 -methyl-4-( 1 -methylimidazole-2-amido)pyrrol-2-yl]form amido }propanamido)imidazole-2- amido]pyrrol-2-yl}formamido)methyl]azetidin-3-yl]acetamido}- l-methylimidazole-2 -carboxylic acid (1.30 g, 1.42 mmol, 1.00 equiv) and ethyl 4-[4-(3-aminopropanamido)-l-methylpyrrole-2-amido]-l- methylimidazole-2-carboxylate (0.62 g, 1.71mmol, 1.20 equiv) in DMF (15.00 mL) were added PyBOP (0.96 g, 1.85 mmol, 1.30 equiv) and DIEA (0.46 g, 3.56 mmol, 2.50 equiv). The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2.0 h. The reaction mixture was filtered and the filtration in DMF (20.0 mL) was purified by reverse phase column with the following conditions: column, C18 silica gel; mobile phase, MeCN in water (0.1% TFA), 10% to 50% gradient in 10 min; detector, UV 254 nm. The fractions were combined and concentrated under vacuum. This resulted in ethyl 4-(4-{3-[(4-{2-[l-(tert- butoxycarbonyl)-3-[( { 1 -methyl-4- [ 1 -methyl-4-(3 -{ [ 1 -methyl-4-( 1 -methylimidazole-2-amido)pyrrol-2- yl]formamido}propanamido)imidazole-2-amido]pyrrol-2-yl)forma mido)methyl]azetidin-3- yl] acetamido }- l-methylimidazol-2-y l)formamido]propanamido }- 1 -methylpyrrole-2-amido)- 1 - methylimidazole-2 -carboxylate (2.00 g, 73.90%) as a yellow oil. LC/MS: mass calcd. For C57H71N21O13: 1257.55, found: 630.10[M/2+H] ⁺ .

[00419] Step 9: To a stirred solution of ethyl 4-(4-{3-[(4-{2-[l-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-3-[({l-methyl-4- [l-methyl-4-(3-{[l-methyl-4-(l-methylimidazole-2-amido)pyrro l-2- yl]formamido}propanamido)imidazole-2-amido]pyrrol-2-yl}forma mido)methyl]azetidin-3- yl] acetamido }- l-methylimidazol-2-y l)formamido]propanamido }- 1 -methylpyrrole-2-amido)- 1 - methylimidazole-2-carboxylate (1.00 g, 0.80 mmol, 1.00 equiv) in MeOH (5.00 mL) and THF (25.00 mL) was added 2 M LiOH in water (2.38 mL, 4.77 mmol, 6.00 equiv) at room temperature. The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 2.0 h. The solvent was removed under reduced pressure. The residue was purified by reverse phase column with the following conditions: column, C18 silica gel; mobile phase, MeCN in water (0.1% TFA), 10% to 50% gradient in 10 min; detector, UV 254 rnn. This resulted in 4-(4-{3-[(4-{2-[l-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-3-[({l-methyl-4-[l-m ethyl-4-(3-{[l-methyl-4-(l- methylimidazole-2-amido)pyrrol-2-yl]formamido}propanamido)im idazole-2-amido]pyrrol-2-yl} formamido)methy 1] azetidin-3 -y 1] acetamido } - 1 -methy limidazol-2-y l)formamido] propanamido } - 1 - methylpyrrole-2-amido)-l-methylimidazole-2-carboxylic acid (900.00 mg, 69.96%) as a yellow oil. LC/MS: mass calcd. For C55H67N21O13: 1229.52, found: 1230.55 [M+H] ⁺ .

[00420] Step 10: To a stirred mixture of 4-(4-{3-[(4-{2-[l-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-3-[({l-methyl-4-[l- methyl-4-(3-{[l-methyl-4-(l-methylimidazole-2-amido)pyrrol-2 -yl]formamido}propanamido)imidazole- 2-amido]pyrrol-2-yl}formamido)methyl]azetidin-3-yl]acetamido }-l-methylimidazol-2- yl)formamido]propanamido}-l-methylpyrrole-2-amido)-l-methyli midazole-2-carboxylic acid (80.00 mg, 0.07 mmol, 1.00 equiv) and propylamine (4.61 mg, 0.08 mmol, 1.20 equiv) in DMF (2.00 mL) were added PyBOP (43.99 mg, 0.09 mmol, 1.40 equiv) and DIEA (21.01 mg, 0.16 mmol, 2.50 equiv) at room temperature. The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1.0 h. The reaction mixture was purified by reversed-phase flash chromatography with the following conditions: column, C18 silica gel; mobile phase, MeCN in water (0.1% TFA), 10% to 50% gradient in 10 min; detector, UV 254 mn. The fractions were combined and concentrated under vacuum. This resulted in tert-butyl 3-({[l-methyl-2-({2- [(l-methyl-5-{[l-methyl-2-(propylcarbamoyl) imidazol-4-yl]carbamoyl}pyrrol-3-yl)carbamoyl]ethyl} carbamoyl)imidazol-4-yl]carbamoyl}mcthyl)-3-[({l-mcthyl-4-[l -mcthyl-4-(3-{[l-mcthyl-4-(l- methy limidazole-2-amido)pyrrol-2-yl]formamido (propanamido) imidazole-2-amido]pyrrol-2- yl}formamido)methyl]azetidine-l-carboxylate (40.00 mg, 46.53%) as a yellow oil. LC/MS: mass calcd. For C58H74N22O12: 1270.59, found: 1271.65 [M+H] ⁺ .

[00421] Step 11: To a mixture of tert-butyl 3-(2-((l-methyl-2-((3-((l-methyl-5-((l-methyl-2- (propylcarbamoyl)-lH-imidazol-4-yl)carbamoyl)-lH-pyrrol-3-yl )amino)-3-oxopropyl)carbamoyl)-lH- imidazol-4-yl)amino)-2-oxoethyl)-3-((l-methyl-4-(l -methy l-4-(3-(l-methyl-4-(l-methyl-lH-imidazole-2- carboxamido)-lH-pyrrole-2-carboxamido)propanamido)-lH-imidaz ole-2-carboxamido)-lH-pyrrole-2- carboxamido)methyl)azetidine-l -carboxylate (35.00 mg, 0.03 mmol, 1.00 equiv) in CH2O2 (2.00 mL) was added TFA (0.40 mL). The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 1.0 h. The reaction mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure. The crude product in DMF (1.50 mL) was purified by Prep-HPLC with the following conditions (Column: XBridge Shield RP18 OBD Column, 19*250 mm, 10 pm; Mobile Phase A: Water (10 mmol/L NH4HCO3), Mobile Phase B: ACN; Flow rate: 25 mL/min; Gradient: 1 1% B to 31% B in 18 min, 31% B to 31% B in 22 min, 31% B; Wave Length: 254 nm; RTl(min): 21; Number of Runs: 4) to afford l-methyl-4-(3-{[l-methyl-4-(l-methylimidazole-2- amido)pyrrol-2-yl]formamido}propanamido)-N-[l-methyl-5-({[3- ({[l-methyl-2-({2-[(l-methyl-5-{[l- methy l-2-(propylcarbamoyl)imidazol-4-yl]carbamoyl}pyrrol-3-yl)car bamoyl]ethyl}carbamoyl)imidazol- 4-yl]carbamoyl}methyl)azetidin-3-yl]methyl}carbamoyl)pyrrol- 3-yl]imidazole-2 -carboxamide (2.20 mg, 6.39%) as a white solid. HRMS: mass calcd. For C53H66N22O10: 1170.5332, found: 1171.5489 [M+H] ⁺ .

HPLC: 93.582% purity.

[00422] Example 22. Synthesis of Additional Compounds of the Disclosure

[00423] The compounds of the apphcation were made by the methods similar to Examples 1-22. A summary of the analytical data is represented in Table 3.

Table 3. Mass spectrometry data for the compounds of the disclosure.

BIOLOGICAL EXAMPLES

[00424] Example B-l. ECso Assay

[00425] DM1 foci reduction assay methods

[00426] Myotonic Dystrophy 1 affected patient fibroblasts (Coriell GM04602; 1600 CTG repeats) and wild type fibroblasts (Coriell GM07492; control line) were cultured separately in Gibco DMEM (IX) + 4.5 g/L D-Glucose + L-Glutamine + 110 mg/L Sodium Pyruvate, supplemented with 10% FBS and lx Pen/Strep. Cells were maintained in an incubator at 37 °C and 5% CO? with media refreshed every 48-72 hours.

[00427] At 90-95% confluency, both cell lines were harvested using Trypl-E then pelleted at 500 xg for 5 minutes and were resuspended in fresh media. DM1 fibroblasts were seeded in Agilent 96 well black plates at a density of 5,000 cells/well in 200 pL media; and 8 wells were reserved for control fibroblasts. Plates were returned to incubator for 24 hours at 37 °C and 5% CO2.

[00428] Compounds were diluted from 10 mM stock to 1 mM in DMSO and then diluted once more to 6 pM (2x concentration) in media. Media was removed from all plates and cells were replenished with 100 pL media. Cells were treated in 8-point dose response, 1:3 fold dilution, 3 pM top dose via addition of 100 pL of 6 pM (2x concentration) compound to the 100 pL media with cells. Plates were returned to incubator for 48 hours at 37 °C and 5% CCh.

[00429] Following treatment, compounds were removed, and plates were washed with PBS, then cells were fixed in 75 pL 4% PFA solution for 20 minutes at room temperature. Plates were washed twice with PBS and twice with cold 70% ethanol before permeabilization with 250 pL cold 70% ethanol for 24-72 hours at -20 °C.

[00430] After permeabilization, plates were washed once with a 30% formamide and 2X SSC buffer and rehydrated in that buffer for 15 minutes at room temperature. Cells were incubated overnight at 37 °C in 75 pL of a hybridization solution containing 30% formamide, 2X SSC, 25 mg/mL dextran sulfate, 2.5 mg/mL BSA, 0.2 pg/mL Herring sperm DNA, 2 mM vanadyl-ribonucleoside complex, and 5 nM CAG10- Cy3 probe.

[00431] Plates were washed once with 30% formamide in 2X SSC buffer, then twice with the buffer for 30 minutes at 37 °C, 300 RPM in an incubating plate shaker. Cells were stained with 75 pL of 2.5 pg/mL DAPI in PBS for 5 minutes at room temperature. Plates were then washed twice with PBS and stored in 250 pL PBS. Plates were sealed with adhesive foil and wiped down with 70% ethanol.

[00432] Cells were imaged on a Cytation5 with a 20x objective sampling from 4 areas of each well. Nuclei were captured under DAPI channel and foci under RFP channel. Plates were analyzed on an average foci per nucleus per well basis. Active compounds were defined as those that showed a significant decrease in foci per nucleus from the negative control cells in a dose-responsive manner.

[00433] Foci reduction in FECD

[00434] F35T cells were cultured in media containing Opti-MEM (ThermoFisher) supplemented with 8% FBS, 20pg/mL ascorbic acid, 200 mg/mL CaCL, 0.08% chondroitin sulfate, IX Pen/Strep, 100 pg/mL bovine pituitary extract, 5 ng/mL epidermal growth factor, and 20 ng/mL nerve growth factor. Throughout the culture, cells were maintained in an incubator at 37°C and 5% CCh. Media was refreshed every 48 hours. Once cells reached adequate confluency, they were harvested and seeded in 96 well plates with a density of 5000 cells per well in 200 pL of the supplemented Opti-MEM media Cells were returned to the incubator and left to settle for 24 hours at 37 °C and 5% CO2. Cells were then treated in 8-point dose response with compounds or negative controls and incubated for 48 hours at 37 °C and 5% CO2. After treatment, cells were fixed with 4% PFA for 20 minutes at room temperature, followed by permeabilization with 70% ethanol. Cells were incubated at -20 °C for a minimum of 1 hour and maximum of 72 hours, after which the ethanol was removed, and cells were washed with PBS. Cells were rehydrated with 30% formamide and 2XSSC buffer for 10 minutes at room temperature. Cells were then incubated overnight at 37 °C in the hybridization solution containing 30% formamide, 2XSSC, 55 mg/mL dextran sulfate, 2.75mg/mL bovine serum albumin, 0.2pg/mL Herring sperm DNA, 1% vanadylribonucleoside complex, and 0.05% 10 pM CAG10-Cy3 probe. Cells were washed twice with 30% formamide in 2XSSC, incubating the cells while shaking with the second wash at 37 °C and 200rpm for 60 minutes. Cells were stained with 5 mg/mL DAPI 1:1000 in PBS, incubating at room temperature for 5 minutes. Cells were then washed with PBS and sealed with adhesive foil, with each well containing a final volume of 150 pL PBS. Cells were imaged on a Cytation 5 and analyzed on a foci per nucleus basis.

Active compounds were defined as those that showed a significant decrease in foci per nucleus from the negative control cells in a dose-responsive manner.

[00435] Representative in vitro biochemical data is presented in Table 4. A < 100 nM; B >100 nM to 500 nM; C > 500 nM to 1000 nM; D > 1000 nM.

Table 4. Representative biochemical data. [00436] While preferred embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described herein, it will be obvious to those skilled in the art that such embodiments are provided by way of example only. Numerous variations, changes, and substitutions will now occur to those skilled in the art without departing from the invention. It should be understood that various alternatives to the embodiments of the invention described herein may be employed in practicing the invention. It is intended that the following claims define the scope of the invention and that methods and structures within the scope of these claims and their equivalents be covered thereby.