Abstract: Compounds of Formula I, Formula II, and Formula III and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are disclosed. The variables X, a, b, c, d, R1-4, R10-15 and R17-22 are disclosed herein. The compounds are useful for treating cancer disorders, especially those involving M2 phenotype of macrophages. Pharmaceutical compositions containing compounds of Formula I or Formula II or Formula III and methods of treatment comprising administering compounds of Formula I and Formula II and Formula III are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed is method for treating cancer in a mammal, comprising administering to a mammal in need thereof a compound of the formula: wherein R1, R2, and R3 are as defined herein, wherein the cancer is an autophagy-dependent cancer, in an amount sufficient to induce autophagy in the cell and cause the death of cancer cells. Also disclosed is a method for selectively killing cancer cells in a patient afflicted with cancer, comprising administering to the mammal, wherein the cancer cells are autophagy-dependent cancer cells, in an amount sufficient to induce autophagy in the cells and cause the death of the cancer cells.

Abstract: This invention is in the field of medicinal chemistry. In particular, the invention relates to a new class of small-molecules having a phenyl-sulfonic amide (or similar) structure which function as agonists of mucolipin 1 (ML1), and their use as therapeutics for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and related disorders.

Abstract: The invention provides a compound of formula (I): wherein R1, R2, R3, and R4 are as defined herein, ginsenoside Rg2 of structure (II): or a combination thereof, for use in treating or preventing a condition responsive to the induction of autophagy in a brain of a mammal in need thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed are pharmaceutical formulations comprising a compound of formula (I): in which R1, R2, R3, and R4 are as described herein, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Also provided are methods for treating pancreatic adenocarcinoma comprising administration of a compound of formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and methods of detecting the change in expression levels of one or both of FoxA1 and FoxO6 in a pancreatic adenocarcinoma tumor sample from a mammal, wherein the mammal has been administered a compound of formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: Substituted pyrazolopyrimidines and dihydropyrazolopyrimidines and related compounds, their methods of manufacture, compositions containing these compounds, and methods of use of these compounds in treating lysosomal storage disorders such as Gaucher disease are described herein. The compounds are of general Formula (I) in which variables R1-R7 and X are described in the application.

Abstract: Disclosed is method for treating cancer in a mammal, comprising administering to a mammal in need thereof a compound of the formula: wherein R1, R2, and R3 are as defined herein, wherein the cancer is an autophagy-dependent cancer, in an amount sufficient to induce autophagy in the cell and cause the death of cancer cells. Also disclosed is a method for selectively killing cancer cells in a patient afflicted with cancer, comprising administering to the mammal, wherein the cancer cells are autophagy-dependent cancer cells, in an amount sufficient to induce autophagy in the cells and cause the death of the cancer cells.

Abstract: The invention provides a compound of formula (I): wherein R1, R2, R3, and R4 are as defined herein, ginsenoside Rg2 of structure (II): or a combination thereof, for use in treating or preventing a condition responsive to the induction of autophagy in a brain of a mammal in need thereof.

Abstract: The subject invention relates to improved tocopheryl quinine derivatives and tocopherol derivatives having improved pharmacokinetics in vivo that can, in some embodiments, be useful in the treatment of Lysosomal Storage Disorder, restoration of normal mitochondrial ATP production, modulation of intracellular calcium ion concentration and other treatments or therapies. The tocopheryl quinone derivatives and tocopherol derivatives have side chains that have terminally halogenated carbon atoms.

Abstract: The disclosure provides compounds for reducing the prevalence of the perinucleolar compartment in cells, for example, of formula (I), wherein R1, R2, R3, and R4 are as defined herein, that are useful in treating a disease or disorder associated with increased prevalence of the perinucleolar compartment, such as cancer. Also disclosed is a composition containing a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and at least one compound embodying the principles of the invention, and a method of treating or preventing cancer in a mammal.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for treating lysosomal storage disorders are disclosed. The methods involve administering a genus of benzenesulfonamides, particularly N-[3-(aminosulfonyl)phenyl]-benzamides and heteroarylamides.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of formula (I), formula (II), and formula (III): wherein Ar, R1, A, and X are as defined in the specification. These compounds are antiviral agents and are contemplated for use in the treatment of viral infections, for example, hepatitis C. These compounds are also contemplated for use in treating or preventing cancers.

Abstract: Disclosed are modulators of the human relaxin receptor 1, for example, of formula (I), wherein A, R1, and R2 are as defined herein, that are useful in treating mammalian relaxin receptor 1 mediated facets of human health, e.g., cardiovascular disease. Also disclosed is a composition comprising a pharmaceutically suitable carrier and at least one compound of the disclosure, and a method for therapeutic intervention in a facet of mammalian health that is mediated by a human relaxin receptor 1.

Abstract: Substituted pyrazolopyrimidines and dihydropyrazolopyrimidines and related compounds, their methods of manufacture, compositions containing these compounds, and methods of use of these compounds in treating lysosomal storage disorders such as Gaucher disease are described herein. The compounds are of general Formula (I) in which variables R1-R7 and X are described in the application.

Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to the treatment of lysosomal storage disorders. Specifically, the disclosure relates to a novel use of ? tocopherol in the treatment of diseases and conditions related to lysosomal storage disorders. Included in the present disclosure is a method for the modulation of cholesterol recycling. Further, the disclosure relates to conditions such as Niemann-Pick type C disease, Farber disease, Niemann-Pick type A disease, Wolman disease and Tay Sachs disease. Further included in the present disclosure is a method for treating lysosomal storage disorders comprising the administration of ? tocopherol. Further included in the present disclosure is a method for treating lysosomal storage disorders comprising the administration of ? tocopherol in combination with cyclodextrin to a patient in need thereof.

Abstract: Substituted pyrazolopyrimidines and dihydropyrazolopyrimidines and related compounds, their methods of manufacture, compositions containing these compounds, and methods of use of these compounds in treating lysosomal storage disorders such as Gaucher disease are described herein. The compounds are of general Formula (I) in which variables R1-R7 and X are described in the application.

Abstract: The subject invention relates to improved tocopheryl quinine derivatives and tocopherol derivatives having improved pharmacokinetics in vivo that can, in some embodiments, be useful in the treatment of Lysosomal Storage Disorder, restoration of normal mitochondrial ATP production, modulation of intracellular calcium ion concentration and other treatments or therapies. The tocopheryl quinone derivatives and tocopherol derivatives have side chains that have terminally halogenated carbon atoms.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for treating lysosomal storage disorders are disclosed. The methods involve administering a genus of benzenesulfonamides, particularly N-[3-(aminosulfonyl)phenyl]-benzamides and heteroarylamides.

Abstract: The disclosure provides compounds for reducing the prevalence of the perinucleolar compartment in cells, for example, of formula (I), wherein R1, R2, R3, and R4 are as defined herein, that are useful in treating a disease or disorder associated with increased prevalence of the perinucleolar compartment, such as cancer. Also disclosed is a composition containing a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and at least one compound embodying the principles of the invention, and a method of treating or preventing cancer in a mammal.

Abstract: The disclosure provides compounds for reducing the prevalence of the perinucleolar compartment in cells, for example, of formula (I), wherein R1, R2, R3, and R4 are as defined herein, that are useful in treating a disease or disorder associated with increased prevalence of the perinucleolar compartment, such as cancer. Also disclosed is a composition containing a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and at least one compound embodying the principles of the invention, and a method of treating or preventing cancer in a mammal.