Novel hydroxylated 1,2,4-oxadiazole benzoic acid compounds, methods of
using and pharmaceutical compositions comprising a hydroxylated
1,2,4-oxadiazole benzoic acid derivative are disclosed. The methods
include methods of treating or preventing a disease ameliorated by
modulation of premature translation termination or nonsense-mediated mRNA
decay, or ameliorating one or more symptoms associated therewith.