This manual generally refers to 1-alkyl-6-oxo-1,6-dihydropyridine-3-yl compounds (including their salts). The present specification also relates to pharmaceutical compositions and kits containing such a compound, uses of such a compound (including therapeutic methods and pharmaceutical preparations), and processes for manufacturing such a compound.本說明書總體上涉及1‑烷基‑6‑氧代‑1,6‑二氫吡啶‑3‑基化合物(包括其鹽)。本說明書還涉及包含這樣一種化合物的藥物組合物和試劑盒、這樣一種化合物的用途(包括治療方法和藥物製劑),以及用於製造這樣一種化合物的工藝。