Abstract: This invention is in the field of medicinal chemistry. In particular, the invention relates to a new class of small-molecules as defined within Formula I (as defined herein) which function as inhibitors of glucose-regulated protein 78 (GRP78) within cancer cells and/or immune cells, and which function as effective therapeutic agents for treating, ameliorating, and preventing various forms of cancer (e.g., pancreatic cancer), viral infections (e.g. SARS-CoV-2), and inflammatory diseases. In addition, this invention also relates to a new class of PROTACs having Formulas II, III and IV (as defined herein) which function as degraders of GRP78 within cancer and/or immune cells. Pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds of Formulas I, II, III, or IV are also within the scope of the present invention.

Abstract: Mitochondrial targeting compounds for the treatment of cancer and other disorders associated with mitochondrial function, including diabetes, autoimmune diseases, inflammatory diseases, cardiovascular diseases and neurodegenerative diseases and their preparation. The present invention is also directed to the pharmaceutical compositions and treatment methods, prodrugs based on those compounds and the use thereof.

Abstract: This invention is in the field of medicinal chemistry. In particular, the invention relates to small molecule compounds having bicyclic and tetracyclic quinone scaffolds which have antiproliferative activities through, for example, induction of reactive oxygen species. The invention further processes for preparing, and methods for using these compounds to treat cancer (e.g., pancreatic cancer, leukemia, non-small cell lung cancer, colon cancer, CNS cancer, melanoma, ovarian cancer, breast cancer, renal cancer, and prostate cancer).

Abstract: This invention is in the field of medicinal chemistry. In particular, the invention relates to anew class of small-molecules having a quinolinyl-pyrazine-carboxamide (or similar) structure which function as activators of the cholesterol biosynthesis pathway within cancer cells and/or immune cells, which function as activators of the cell cycle regulation pathway within cancer cells and/or immune cells, and which function as up-regulators of HMGCS1 protein expression within cancer cells and/or immune cells, and which function as effective therapeutic agents for treating, ameliorating, and preventing various forms of cancer and other inflammatory disease.

Abstract: This invention is in the field of medicinal chemistry. In particular, the invention relates to a new class of small-molecules having an oxadiazole-oxadiazolone structure (e.g., oxadiazole-phenyl-oxadiazolone compounds, oxadiazole-pyridine-oxadiazolone compounds, oxadiazole-indole-oxadiazolone compounds, oxadiazole-quinoline-oxadiazolone compounds, oxadiazole-pyrrole-oxadiazolone compounds, and oxadiazole-vinyl-oxadiazolone compounds), and their use as therapeutics for the treatment of cancer and other diseases.

Abstract: This invention is in the field of medicinal chemistry. In particular, the invention relates to a new class of small-molecules having a quinazolinedione structure which function as reactive oxygen species (ROS) inducers and inhibitors of mitochondrial activity within cancer cells (e.g., pancreatic cancer cells), and their use as therapeutics for the treatment of cancer (e.g., pancreatic cancer) and other diseases.

Abstract: This invention is in the field of medicinal chemistry. In particular, the invention relates to a new class of small-molecules having an oxadiazole-oxadiazolone structure (e.g., oxadiazole-phenyl-oxadiazolone compounds, oxadiazole-pyridine-oxadiazolone compounds, oxadiazole-indole-oxadiazolone compounds, oxadiazole-quinoline-oxadiazolone compounds, oxadiazole-pyrrole-oxadiazolone compounds, and oxadiazole-vinyl-oxadiazolone compounds), and their use as therapeutics for the treatment of cancer and other diseases.

Abstract: This invention is in the field of medicinal chemistry. In particular, the invention relates to novel small molecule compounds having a quinolin-8-yl-nicotinamide structure (e.g., a compound having Formula I: which are useful in treating, ameliorating, or preventing various forms of cancer (e.g., pancreatic cancer).

Abstract: This invention is in the field of medicinal chemistry. In particular, the invention relates to a new class of small-molecules having a quinazolinedione structure which function as reactive oxygen species (ROS) inducers and inhibitors of mitochondrial activity within cancer cells (e.g., pancreatic cancer cells), and their use as therapeutics for the treatment of cancer (e.g., pancreatic cancer) and other diseases.

Abstract: Compounds and methods for treating diseases or conditions affected by the activity or expression of genes/proteins related to human GH, GHR, STAT5, SOCS, IGF-1, insulin are provided. Monoclonal antibodies for treating diseases or conditions related to growth hormone and growth hormone receptor activity are also provided.

Abstract: Compounds and methods for treating diseases or conditions affected by the activity or expression of genes/proteins related to human GH, GHR, STAT5, SOCS, IGF-1, insulin are provided. Monoclonal antibodies for treating diseases or conditions related to growth hormone and growth hormone receptor activity are also provided.

Abstract: This invention is in the field of medicinal chemistry. In particular, the invention relates to novel small molecule compounds having a quinolin-8-yl-nicotinamide structure which are useful in treating, ameliorating, or preventing various forms of cancer (e.g., pancreatic cancer).

Abstract: Compounds and methods for treating diseases or conditions affected by the activity or expression of genes/proteins related to human GH, GHR, STAT5, SOCS, IGF-1, insulin are provided. Monoclonal antibodies for treating diseases or conditions related to growth hormone and growth hormone receptor activity are also provided.

Abstract: This disclosure provides methods and compositions to inhibit or suppress tumor growth or to treat cancer by inhibiting VprBP kinase activity. Also provided are methods of determining the effectiveness of the methods and compositions to inhibit or suppress tumor growth or to treat cancer by inhibiting VprBP kinase activity, methods for detecting a cancer, and methods for screening potential agents that inhibit VprBP kinase activity.

Abstract: This disclosure provides methods and compositions to inhibit or suppress tumor growth or to treat cancer by inhibiting VprBP kinase activity. Also provided are methods of determining the effectiveness of the methods and compositions to inhibit or suppress tumor growth or to treat cancer by inhibiting VprBP kinase activity, methods for detecting a cancer, and methods for screening potential agents that inhibit VprBP kinase activity.

Abstract: This disclosure provides methods and compositions to inhibit or suppress tumor growth or to treat cancer by inhibiting VprBP kinase activity. Also provided are methods of determining the effectiveness of the methods and compositions to inhibit or suppress tumor growth or to treat cancer by inhibiting VprBP kinase activity, methods for detecting a cancer, and methods for screening potential agents that inhibit VprBP kinase activity.

Abstract: Disclosed is a compound for treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy type 1 having the formula: Wherein X is selected from the group consisting of O, N, C, or S, Y is a homo- or heteroatomic 5-membered ring comprising one or more atoms selected from the group consisting of N, O, S, and C, Z is an optionally substituted aryl group or optionally substituted heteroaryl, including but not limited to halogenated benzenes, pyridines, substituted benzene, substituted pyridine, R2=hydroxy, acyl, alkoxyl, esters, ethers, cyclic ethers, and lactones, R3=H, alkyl, an optionally substituted alkyl, aliphatic ether, ester, cyclic unsaturated and aromatic ring groups, and R1, R4 and R5 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, and alkoxyl or a pharmaceutically or cosmetically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed is a compound for treatment of Myotonic Dystrophy type 1 having the formula: Wherein X is selected from the group consisting of O, N, C, or S, Y is a homo- or heteroatomic 5-membered ring comprising one or more atoms selected from the group consisting of N, O, S, and C, Z is an optionally substituted aryl group or optionally substituted heteroaryl, including but not limited to halogenated benzenes, pyridines, substituted benzene, substituted pyridine, R2=hydroxy, acyl, alkoxyl, esters, ethers, cyclic ethers, and lactones, R3=H, alkyl, an optionally substituted alkyl, aliphatic ether, ester, cyclic unsaturated and aromatic ring groups, and R1, R4 and R5 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, and alkoxyl or a pharmaceutically or cosmetically acceptable salt, solvate, or hydrate thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed are pyrimidyl guanidine derivatives having anticancer activity. The pyimidyl guanidine derivatives have the structure: R1 is a cyclic (1-7 member) or acyclic (1-7 member) aliphatic, aromatic, heterocyclic groups optionally substituted, R2 is a cyclic (3-7 member) aliphatic, aromatic, heterocyclic groups optionally substituted by functional groups and R3 is a cyclic (3-7 member) aliphatic, aromatic, heterocyclic groups.

Abstract: This invention discloses a series of novel propynoic acid carbamoyl methyl-amides (PACMAs), methods for synthesizing the PACMAs and pharmaceutical compositions containing the PACMAs. These novel compounds and compositions show cytotoxicity in cancer cells and are useful as lead compounds for anti-cancer drugs or pharmaceutical agents. This invention also discloses treatment methods that uses the PACMAs and pharmaceutical compositions as well as methods for promoting the release and nuclear localization of the transcription factor Nrf2.