Abstract: The invention provides ?-mimetic structures and a chemical library relating thereto. Additionally, the invention provides methods wherein ?-mimetic compounds are used to treat cancer stem cells.

Abstract: Conformationally constrained compounds that mimic the secondary structure of reverse-turn regions of biologically active peptides and proteins as well as their prodrugs are disclosed. Such reverse-turn mimetic structures and prodrugs have utility over a wide range of fields, including use as diagnostic and therapeutic agents. Libraries containing the reverse-turn mimetic structures of this invention are also disclosed as well as methods for screening the same to identify biologically active members. The invention also relates to the use of such compounds and prodrugs for inhibiting or treating disorders modulated by Wnt-signaling pathway, such as cancer, especially colorectal cancer, restenosis associated with angioplasty, polycystic kidney disease, aberrant angiogenesis disease, rheumatoid arthritis disease, tuberous sclerosis complex, Alzheimer's disease, excess hair growth or loss, or ulcerative colitis.

Abstract: Conformationally constrained compounds of structure: which mimic the secondary structure of ?-strand regions of biologically active peptides and proteins are disclosed. Such ?-strand mimetic structures have utility over a wide range of fields, including use as diagnostic and therapeutic agents that inhibit protease, kinase and the like. Libraries containing the ?-strand mimetic structures of this invention are also disclosed as well as methods for screening the same to identify biologically active members.

Abstract: Conformationally constrained compounds that mimic the secondary structure of reverse-turn regions of biologically active peptides and proteins are disclosed. Such reverse-turn mimetic structures have utility over a wide range of fields, including use as diagnostic and therapeutic agents. Libraries containing the reverse-turn mimetic structures of this invention are also disclosed as well as methods for screening the same to identify biologically active members. The invention also relates to the use of such compounds for inhibiting or treating disorders modulated by Wnt-signaling pathway, such as cancer, especially colorectal cancer, restenosis associated with angioplasty, polycystic kidney disease, aberrant angiogenesis disease, rheumatoid arthritis disease, tuberous sclerosis complex, Alzheimer's disease, excess hair growth or loss, or ulcerative colitis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to composition and methods for inducing or inhibiting differentiation of stem cells. The invention also relates to applications in the treatment of medical conditions, e.g., osteoporosis, bone fracture, bone injuries, myocardiac infarction, cardiomyopathy, degenerative muscle diseases, myopathy, and urinary incontinence.

Abstract: Conformationally constrained compounds that mimic the secondary structure of reverse-turn regions of biologically active peptides and proteins are disclosed. Such reverse-turn mimetic structures have utility over a wide range of fields, including use as diagnostic and therapeutic agents. Libraries containing the reverse-turn mimetic structures of this invention are also disclosed as well as methods for screening the same to identify biologically active members. The invention also relates to the use of such compounds for inhibiting or treating disorders modulated by Wnt-signaling pathway, such as cancer, especially colorectal cancer, restenosis associated with angioplasty, polycystic kidney disease, aberrant angiogenesis disease, rheumatoid arthritis disease, tuberous sclerosis complex, Alzheimer's disease, excess hair growth or loss, or ulcerative colitis.

Abstract: Conformationally constrained compounds that mimic the secondary structure of reverse-turn regions of biologically active peptides and proteins are disclosed. Such reverse-turn mimetic structures have utility over a wide range of fields, including use as diagnostic and therapeutic agents. Libraries containing the reverse-turn mimetic structures of this invention are also disclosed as well as methods for screening the same to identify biologically active members. The invention also relates to the use of such compounds for inhibiting or treating disorders modulated by Wnt-signaling pathway, such as cancer, especially colorectal cancer, restenosis associated with angioplasty, polycystic kidney disease, aberrant angiogenesis disease, rheumatoid arthritis disease, tuberous sclerosis complex, Alzheimer's disease, excess hair growth or loss, or ulcerative colitis.

Abstract: Methods and agents are disclosed for modulating the interaction of ?-catenin or ?-catenin with CBP or p300. Agents that increase the binding of CBP to ?-catenin are associated with enhancing the ?-catenin-related proliferation of adult stem cells, including hematopoietic stem cells, neural stem cells, skin stem cells, and pancreatic stem cells.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds and methods for modulating transcription activated by ?-catenin/TCF, such as the selective inhibition of genes targeted by the Wnt/?-catenin pathway.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method for preparing tetrafluorobenzyl-5-aminosalicylic acid derivative and its pharmaceutically acceptable salt compounds. In particular, this invention relates to a method for preparing tetrafluorobenzyl-5-aminosalicylic acid derivative and its pharmaceutically acceptable salts by using tetrafluorobenzilidine-5-aminosalicylic acid derivative as an intermediate.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method for preparing tetrafluorobenzyl-5-aminosalicylic acid derivative and its pharmaceutically acceptable salt compounds. In particular, this invention relates to a method for preparing tetrafluorobenzyl-5-aminosalicylic acid derivative and its pharmaceutically acceptable salts by using tetrafluorobenzilidine-5-aminosalicylic acid derivative as an intermediate.

Abstract: Conformationally constrained compounds that mimic the secondary structure of reverse-turn regions of biologically active peptides and proteins are disclosed. Such reverse-turn mimetic structures have utility over a wide range of fields, including use as diagnostic and therapeutic agents. Libraries containing the reverse-turn mimetic structures of this invention are also disclosed as well as methods for screening the same to identify biologically active members. The invention also relates to the use of such compounds for inhibiting or treating disorders modulated by Wnt-signaling pathway, such as cancer, especially colorectal cancer, restenosis associated with angioplasty, polycystic kidney disease, aberrant angiogenesis disease, rheumatoid arthritis disease, tuberous sclerosis complex, Alzheimer's disease, excess hair growth or loss, or ulcerative colitis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new process for preparing as a key chiral intermediate compound of formula (I) obtained from an epoxy-?-hydroxy carboxylic acid ester of formula (II) prepared from epoxide compound of formula (III), in which said compound of formula (I) is useful for preparing the therapeutic agent for hyperlipidemia, such as Astrovastatin and Fluvastatin. Wherein R1 denotes a hydrogen atom, alkyl, aryl or alkylaryl, R2 and R3 which can be identical or different, are a lower alkyl or phenyl and are capable of forming a six-membered ring, R4 stands for hydroxy, amino, alkylamino, azido, cyano, halogeno, aryloxy, alkyloxy, arylalkyloxy, alkyl, alkenyl, aryl, or aminomethyl, etc.

Abstract: The disclosure concerns an injectable composition of paclitaxel, more particularly, an injectable composition of paclitaxel having excellent anticancer effect comprising solubilizer such as polyoxyl hydrogenated castor oil, anhydrous ethanol and stabilizer such as N-acetyl amino acid. The injectable compositions of paclitaxel provide a medical effect higher than that of the known compositions showing not only a lower toxicity but also superior solubility of paclitaxel and stability at room temperature, thus enabling venous injection by having fine particles.

Abstract: Conformationally constrained compounds that mimic the secondary structure of reverse-turn regions of biologically active peptides and proteins are disclosed. Such reverse-turn mimetic structures have utility over a wide range of fields, including use as diagnostic and therapeutic agents. Libraries containing the reverse-turn mimetic structures of this invention are also disclosed as well as methods for screening the same to identify biologically active members. The invention also relates to the use of such compounds for inhibiting or treating disorders modulated by Wnt-signaling pathway, such as cancer, especially colorectal cancer, restenosis associated with angioplasty, polycystic kidney disease, aberrant angiogenesis disease, rheumatoid arthritis disease, tuberous sclerosis complex, Alzheimer's disease, excess hair growth or loss, or ulcerative colitis.

Abstract: Conformationally constrained compounds that mimic the secondary structure of reverse-turn regions of biologically active peptides and proteins are disclosed. Such reverse-turn mimetic structures have utility over a wide range of fields, including use as diagnostic and therapeutic agents. Libraries containing the reverse-turn mimetic structures of this invention are also disclosed as well as methods for screening the same to identify biologically active members. The invention also relates to the use of such compounds for inhibiting or treating disorders modulated by Wnt-signaling pathway, such as cancer, especially colorectal cancer, restenosis associated with angioplasty, polycystic kidney disease, aberrant angiogenesis disease, rheumatoid arthritis disease, tuberous sclerosis complex, Alzheimer's disease, excess hair growth or loss, or ulcerative colitis.

Abstract: Conformationally constrained compounds that mimic the secondary structure of reverse-turn regions of biologically active peptides and proteins are disclosed. Such reverse-turn mimetic structures have utility over a wide range of fields, including use as diagnostic and therapeutic agents. Libraries containing the reverse-turn mimetic structures of this invention are also disclosed as well as methods for screening the same to identify biologically active members. The invention also relates to the use of such compounds for inhibiting or treating disorders modulated by Wnt-signaling pathway, such as cancer, especially colorectal cancer, restenosis associated with angioplasty, polycystic kidney disease, aberrant angiogenesis disease, rheumatoid arthritis disease, tuberous sclerosis complex, Alzheimer's disease, excess hair growth or loss, or ulcerative colitis.

Abstract: Conformationally constrained compounds that mimic the secondary structure of reverse-turn regions of biologically active peptides and proteins are disclosed. Such reverse-turn mimetic structures have utility over a wide range of fields, including use as diagnostic and therapeutic agents. Libraries containing the reverse-turn mimetic structures of this invention are also disclosed as well as methods for screening the same to identify biologically active members. The invention also relates to the use of such compounds for inhibiting or treating disorders modulated by Wnt-signaling pathway, such as cancer, especially colorectal cancer, restenosis associated with angioplasty, polycystic kidney disease, aberrant angiogenesis disease, rheumatoid arthritis disease, tuberous sclerosis complex, Alzheimer's disease, excess hair growth or loss, or ulcerative colitis.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds and methods for modulating transcription activated by ?-catenin/TCF, such as the selective inhibition of genes targeted by the Wnt/?-catenin pathway.

Abstract: The invention involves compounds having the general formula (I) as described in the claims and pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds. The invention also relates to the use of such compounds for inhibiting or treating disorders modulated by Wnt-signaling pathway, such as cancer, especially colorectal cancer.