Abstract: An assay system is provided for detecting the enzymatic activity of a phosphorylation enzyme. The enzyme may be a phosphatase or protein kinase. The substrate for the enzyme is immobilized on a solid support via covalent or non-covalent binding through a signal enhancing polymer. The immobilized substrate provides an enhanced signal to background ratio when compared to a substrate in solution. The methods are easily adapted to high throughput screening systems.

Abstract: A compound of the formula wherein, independently at each occurrence, v, w, and x are selected from C, N, O, and S, with H substitution as needed to fulfill open valence sites; y and z are selected from N and C, with H substitution as needed to fulfill open valence sites, with the proviso that each of w, v, x, y and z is not simultaneously C; the ring formed from v, w, x, y and z may be saturated or unsaturated; and R1, R2, R3 and R4 are selected from hydrogen, alkyl, aryl, alkaryl, aralkyl, heteroalkyl, and heteroaryl; wherein any adjacent two of R1, R2, R3 and R4 may join together to form a 5, 6 or 7-membered carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring, with the proviso that each of R1, R2, R3 and R4 is not simultaneously hydrogen. Pharmaceutical compositions of said compounds, and methods of use in the treatment of biological conditions including cellular hyperproliferation, are disclosed.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions and compounds are provided. The compounds of the invention have anti-proliferative activity, and may promote apoptosis in cells lacking normal regulation of cell cycle and death. In one embodiment of the invention, formulations of the compounds in combination with a physiologically acceptable carrier are provided. The pharmaceutical formulations are useful in the treatment of hyperproliferative disorders, which disorders include tumor growth, lymphoproliferative diseases, angiogenesis. The compounds of the invention are substituted pyrazoles and pyrazolines.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions and compounds are provided. The compounds of the invention have anti-proliferative activity, and may promote apoptosis in cells lacking normal regulation of cell cycle and death. In one embodiment of the invention, formulations of the compounds in combination with a physiologically acceptable carrier are provided. The pharmaceutical formulations are useful in the treatment of hyperproliferative disorders, which disorders include tumor growth, lymphoproliferative diseases, angiogenesis.

Abstract: A rapid colorimetric assay is provided for determining the concentration of vanadyl and vanadate ion species, and total vanadium concentration, in a sample. A sample suspected of containing vanadium in one or more of these oxidation states is combined with a colorimetric substrate that will provide for different absorption spectra with vanadyl and vanadate complexes. Suitable colorimetric substrates include halogenated hydroxyquinolines, e.g. broxyquinoline (DBHQ). The solvent and assay conditions are chosen to minimize oxidation of the vanadium. The absorbance of the sample is then read at two wavelengths, one that indicates the presence of both vanadyl and vanadate, and one that indicates the presence only of one species, generally vanadate. By comparison to a standard curve, the total concentration and the species concentration of vanadium in the sample is determined.

Abstract: Novel granulatimide compounds and pharmaceutical formulations thereof are provided.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions and compounds are provided. The compounds of the invention have anti-proliferative activity, and may promote apoptosis in cells lacking normal regulation of cell cycle and death. In one embodiment of the invention, formulations of the compounds in combination with a physiologically acceptable carrier are provided. The pharmaceutical formulations are useful in the treatment of hyperproliferative disorders, which disorders include tumor growth, lymphoproliferative diseases, angiogenesis. The compounds of the invention are substituted pyrazoles and pyrazolines.