Abstract: A novel Hsp90 inhibitor that disrupts protein-protein interaction in a Hsp90 superchaperone complex without blocking ATP binding and methods for treating diseases such as pancreatic cancer are disclosed.

Abstract: Daunorubicin (“DNR”) compounds synthesized with uncommon sugars exhibit enhanced effectiveness in treating various drug-resistant cancers.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments include systems, methods, and compositions for the intra-operative detection of target tissue. At least one embodiment includes a fluorescence detection instrument that may be used for intra-operative detection of a fluorescent targeting agent, its binding site, and its interaction within cancer tissues. An exemplary embodiment is highly sensitive to the local deposition of fluorescence agents even at a low concentration. In at least one embodiment, the system includes a handheld navigation instrument that is usable to excite, detect, and report the fluorescent deposition of the targeting agent in real-time. In alternative embodiments, the system includes a wearable unit to excite, detect, and visually report the fluorescent deposition of the targeting agent to the user. The wearable unit includes eyewear that allow the user to perform image-guided surgery based on the near real-time fluorescence detection of the fluorescent targeting agent.

Abstract: Methods for the targeted activation of prodrugs by enzymes, which cleave a linkage between a carbohydrate conjugate and a drug. Means to target the activation of prodrugs to specific cells by linking the enzyme to an antibody molecule. Carbohydrate conjugates of geldanamycin.

Abstract: Daunorubicin (“DNR”) compounds synthesized with uncommon sugars exhibit enhanced effectiveness in treating various drug-resistant cancers.

Abstract: An oral solid dosage formulation is provided which contains a Factor Xa inhibitor for which oral bioavailability is not reduced by co-administration of antacids, H2 antagonists and proton pump inhibitors. Such solid dosage formulation includes the Factor Xa inhibitor of the structure, a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, and an acid component, such as tartaric acid, whereby upon ingestion of the oral solid dosage formulation, the acid component increases solubility of the Factor Xa inhibitor in the local environment of the dissolving solid dosage formulation resulting in an otherwise lower degree of supersaturation of the Factor Xa inhibitor in such environment, than if the acid were not present. The result is that precipitation of the Factor Xa inhibitor in the form of its insoluble free base is minimized during dissolution of the Factor Xa inhibitor thereby increasing its oral bioavailability.