Abstract: Methods of treating glioblastoma and pancreatic cancer are provided by the administration of a therapeutically effective amount of a iodo-hexose compound to a subject in need thereof. The subject disclosure includes methods of treating glioblastoma and pancreatic cancer comprising the administration of a therapeutically effective amount of a 2-deoxy-2-iodo-D-hexose compound including 2-deoxy-2-iodo-D-mannose, 2-deoxy-2-iodo-D-glucose, 2-deoxy-2-iodo-D-galactose, and/or 2-deoxy-2-iodo-D-talose to a subject in need thereof.

Abstract: A method for treating cancer comprising inhibiting transglutaminase activity is provided. Suitable cancer types for which the methods of the present disclosure can be used to treat include, but are not limited to, pancreatic, breast, and ovarian cancers and melanoma. The inhibition of transglutaminase activity may be performed by one or more techniques, including, but not limited to, downregulating transglutaminase expression, inhibiting TG2 translation, or blocking TG2 enzymatic activity, such as with a small molecule inhibitor or intracellular antibody (intrabody).

Abstract: A method of inhibiting an interaction between a S100 protein and the receptor for advanced glycation end-products is provided comprising administering to a subject a therapeutically effective amount of cromolyn, C5, or salt, hydrate, or solvate thereof. In some embodiments, the S100 protein is S100P. In some embodiments, the S100 protein is S100P. In addition, the present invention provides a method of treating a cancer comprising administering to a mammal a therapeutically effective amount of cromolyn, C5, or salt, hydrate, or solvate thereof. Additional methods are also provided.

Abstract: Pyridine compounds effective in modulation STAT3 and/or STAT5 activation are provided that are useful in the prevention and treatment of proliferative disease and conditions including cancer, inflammation and proliferative skin disorders.