Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a compound of formula (I) (E266) and its acceptable pharmaceutical salts, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compound and its use in the manufacture of medicaments for treating diseases.

Abstract: Provided are compositions and methods for modulating selective cell death mechanisms. More specifically, provided are methods and compositions for inducing in a cell or in a subject in need thereof, mitochondrial damage and/or ADP ribosylation activity of PARP using an effective amount of at least one inhibitor of Fer tyrosine kinase (Fer).

Abstract: Heterocyclic compounds of formula (I), (II), (III) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof: wherein R1, R2 and R3 are each independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, C1-6alkyl, C2-6alkenyl, N—(C1-6alkyl)2, and N—(C2-6alkenyl)2, the C1-6alkyl and C2-6alkenyl being straight or branched; and Y1 and Y2 are selected from N and CH where one of Y1 and Y2 is N and the other is CH, are provided. Also provided are the synthesis of and pharmaceutical compositions including these compounds. These compounds and pharmaceutical compositions thereof can be used for the treatment of disorders, and in particular, cancer.

Abstract: Provided is a pharmaceutical composition including as an active component a compound of formula (I): wherein X and (R1)n are as defined, and a physiological acceptable carrier. Also provided is a method for treating cancer including administering to an individual in need of such treatment an effective amount of the presently described pharmaceutical composition.

Abstract: A drug combination comprising at least one inhibitor of tyrosine kinase and at least one inhibitor of glycolysis. The drug combination may be used in the treatment of proliferative disorders, such as liver or colon cancer. The inhibitor of tyrosine kinase may be an inhibitor of at least one of the tyrosine kinases Fer and FerT.

Abstract: Provided are heterocyclic compounds, their synthesis and pharmaceutical compositions including them for the treatment of disorders, in particular, cancer.

Abstract: Provided is a novel Fer-like protein, referred to as “FerC” (Fer colorectal cancer). FerC is a 47kDa protein having a unique N-terminal sequence and was found to be present in six colon cancer cell-lines and in five hepatocarcinoma (liver cancer) cell-lines, but not in CCD33 normal colon epithelial cells or normal human and mouse fibroblasts. Depletion of FerC impairs cell-cycle progression and induces apoptotic death in treated colon cancer (CC) cells. Also provided are nucleotide sequences that are antisense to at least a portion of the N-terminal sequence, short interfering nucleotides including such an antisense sequence, as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing an antisense sequence. The present pharmaceutical composition may be used in the treatment of cancer, in particular, colorectal cancer and liver cancer.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cancer are provided. More particularly, the present invention provides methods and compositions for the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cancer through detection and modulation of the expression of TMF/ARA160 and Fer.