Abstract: A compound of Formula I: wherein: Y is —C(O)NHR1 or —NHC(O)R1; R1 is aryl; ?is ?optionally substituted with one or more substituents selected from the group consisting of oxo, F, Cl, Br, I, alkyl, NH2, NHR4, NHC(O)R4, NHC(O)OR4, NR5R6, OH, OR4, SR4, cycloalkyl and aryl; or ?is ?optionally substituted with one or more substituents selected from the group consisting of F, Cl, Br, I, CN, NO2, alkyl, C(O)R4, C(O)NHR4, C(O)NR5R6, C(O)OH, C(O)OR4, NH2, NHR4, NHC(O)OR4, NR5R6, OH, OR4, SR4, cycloalkyl and aryl; each R4 is independently alkyl, cycloalkyl, or aryl; each R5 is independently alkyl, cycloalkyl, or aryl; each R6 is independently alkyl, cycloalkyl, or aryl; or each R5 and R6, together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached, independently form an unsubstituted heterocyclic alkyl or unsubstituted heterocyclic aryl; and X is —S— or —O—; and n is 2, 3, or 4.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound, and method of inhibiting the activity of a Fatty Acid Binding Protein (FABP) comprising contacting the FABP with a compound, said compound having the structure: Formula (I)

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound, and method of inhibiting the activity of a Fatty Acid Binding Protein (FABP) comprising contacting the FABP with a compound, having the structure:

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound, and method of inhibiting the activity of a Fatty Acid Binding Protein (FABP) comprising contacting the FABP with a compound, said compound having the structure: Formula (I).

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound having the structure: and use of the compound for inhibiting the growth of or killing

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of inhibiting the growth of a fungus comprising contacting the fungus with an effective amount of an inhibitor so as to thereby inhibit the growth of the fungus, wherein the inhibitor inhibits ceramide synthase 1 (Cer1) in the fungal cells of the fungus. The present invention also provides method of treating a subject afflicted with a fungal infection comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of an inhibitor so as to treat the subject afflicted with the fungal infection, wherein the inhibitor inhibits ceramide synthase 1 (Cer1) in the fungal cells of the fungus.

Abstract: The invention includes taxoid compounds represented by the formula: wherein: R1 represents a methyl group or a fluorine; R2 represents an alkyl or alkenyl group having one to six carbon atoms; or a cycloalkyl or cycloalkenyl group having three to seven ring carbon atoms; R3 represents an alkyl, alkenyl, dialkylamino, alkylamino, or alkoxy group having one to six carbon atoms; a cycloalkyl or cycloalkenyl group having three to seven ring carbon atoms; an aryl group having six to eighteen ring carbon atoms; or a heteroaryl group having three to seventeen ring carbon atoms; R4 represents hydrogen or a methyl group; and X represents hydrogen or fluorine.

Abstract: Small molecule inhibitors are claimed that selectively target the hemopexin domain of matrix metalloproteinase 9 (MMP-9) and do not inhibit the protease's catalytic functions. A method of treating cancer in a patient in need thereof with the compounds of the invention is also claimed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound, and method of inhibiting the activity of a Fatty Acid Binding Protein (FABP) comprising contacting the FABP with a compound, having the structure:

Abstract: A composition of an omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA)-taxoid conjugate formulated in an oil-in-water nanoemulsion (NE) drug delivery system in combination with an immune-oncology (IO) agent to enhance therapeutic efficacy in refractory cancers, such as PDAC. A method of treating cancer, by administering an effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition including an omega03 PUFA-taxoid conjugate in combination with an IO agent encapsulated in an NE drug delivery system to a subject in need of treatment, and treating cancer.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a therapeutic agent of the formula: Z—C(?O)—(CH2)n-?-S—S—(CRR?)m-(CH2)p-C(?O)—NH—(CH2)q-NH—Y[NH—(CH2)r-X-T-W][NH—(CH2—CH—O)t(CH2)s-NH—V]??Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, useful for treating tumors, including cancers. Where the compound of Formula I also contains a radionuclide or an imaging agent or both, the compound of formula I is a theranostic agent useful for treating and diagnosing tumors, including cancers.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound, and method of inhibiting the activity of a Fatty Acid Binding Protein (FABP) comprising contacting the FABP with a compound, said compound having the structure: Formula (I)

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound, and method of inhibiting the activity of a Fatty Acid Binding Protein (FABP) comprising contacting the FABP with a compound, having the structure:

Abstract: A composition of an omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA)-taxoid conjugate encapsulated in an oil-in-water nanoemulsion (NE) drug delivery system. A method of treating cancer by administering an effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition including a PUFA-taxoid conjugate encapsulated in an oil-in-water NE drug delivery system to a subject in need of treatment, and treating cancer. A method of overcoming multidrug resistance by exposing a multidrug resistant cell to an effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition including an omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA)-taxoid conjugate encapsulated in an oil-in-water NE drug delivery system, and inducing the death of the multidrug resistant cell. A method of eliminating a cancer stem cell. Methods of reducing stemness of a cancer stem cell, retaining drug in the body, and providing a slower release profile.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a dendrimer-based conjugate of the formula Vm-D-C-D?-(T-F)n, which is useful for tumor targeting drug delivery. The use of asymmetric dendrimers allow for specific targeting as well as synthetic reproducibility.

Abstract: The invention includes taxoid compounds represented by the formula: wherein: R1 represents a methyl group or a fluorine; R2 represents an alkyl or alkenyl group having one to six carbon atoms; or a cycloalkyl or cycloalkenyl group having three to seven ring carbon atoms; R3 represents an alkyl, alkenyl, dialkylamino, alkylamino, or alkoxy group having one to six carbon atoms; a cycloalkyl or cycloalkenyl group having three to seven ring carbon atoms; an aryl group having six to eighteen ring carbon atoms; or a heteroaryl group having three to seventeen ring carbon atoms; R4 represents hydrogen or a methyl group; and X represents hydrogen or fluorine.

Abstract: A composition of an omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA)-taxoid conjugate encapsulated in an oil-in-water nanoemulsion (NE) drug delivery system. A method of treating cancer by administering an effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition including a PUFA-taxoid conjugate encapsulated in an oil-in-water NE drug delivery system to a subject in need of treatment, and treating cancer. A method of overcoming multidrug resistance by exposing a multidrug resistant cell to an effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition including an omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA)-taxoid conjugate encapsulated in an oil-in-water NE drug delivery system, and inducing the death of the multidrug resistant cell. A method of eliminating a cancer stem cell. Methods of reducing stemness of a cancer stem cell, retaining drug in the body, and providing a slower release profile.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel 2,5,6-benzimidazole derivatives and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Another aspect of the invention relates to methods of treating a patient infected by Mycobacterium tuberculosis by administering to the patient a 2,5,6-benzimidazole derivative or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound, and method of inhibiting the activity of a Fatty Acid Binding Protein (FABP) comprising contacting the FABP with a compound, having the structure:

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a therapeutic agent of the formula: Z—C(?O)—(CH2)n-?-S—S—(CRR?)m-(CH2)p—C(?O)—NH—(CH2)q—NH—Y[NH—(CH2)r—X-T-W][NH—(CH2—CH—O)t(CH2)s—NH—V]??Formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, useful for treating tumors, including cancers. Where the compound of Formula I also contains a radionuclide or an imaging agent or both, the compound of formula I is a theranostic agent useful for treating and diagnosing tumors, including cancers.