Abstract: There is provided a microfluidic device comprising a first region configured to hold target cells, e.g., tumor cells, a second region configured to hold effector cells, e.g., immune cells, and an array of microstructures disposed between the first and second regions, wherein the first region is in fluid communication with the second region, and wherein the array of microstructures is configured to selectively allow movement of immune cells, from the second region to an interaction zone that is at least partially disposed within the first region, for interaction with tumor cells in the interaction zone. The array of microstructures can be an array of micropillars. Also provided is a chip comprising a plurality of the device and a method of studying interactions of a first cell type with a second cell type.

Abstract: Described herein is a compound selected from the group consisting of AZ960, CYC116, MI-3, Nexturastat A, TAK-901, Tubastatin A hydrochloride salt, and a small interfering RNA molecule comprising any one of SEQ ID No. 5 to SEQ ID No. 28 for use in the treatment of Hepatitis B. The compound may also be used in the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of Hepatitis B. Also described is a method of treating a Hepatitis B infection in a subject, the method comprises administering to the subject a therapeutically effective dose of the compound as described above.

Abstract: Provided herein are compounds that are useful for or methods of inhibiting ?-catenin or disrupting the interaction between ?-catenin and T-cell factor 4, which are useful in the treatment of diseases or health conditions, such as cancer, neurodegenerative, a metabolic disease, a cardiovascular disease, fibrosis, and a bone disease. In one aspect, the compounds have Formula 1 wherein R1 is —(CR42)mXR5; R2 is alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, heterocycloalkyl, heterocycloalkenyl, aryl, aralkyl, heteroaralkyl, or heteroaryl; and R3 is —(CR62)nR7.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of providing a computational model for predicting an activity of a test agent with respect to a 3D cell structure. Also disclosed herein are label-free prediction methods and a device configured to perform the methods as disclosed herein.

Abstract: A novel method which integrates a “sensitized” chemical genetic high-throughput screen (HTS) with RNA interference (RNAi) screening technology is described herein. The present inventors used this method to identify specific small molecule inhibitors and activators of the Wnt pathway. More particularly, the screening method of the present invention may be used to identify small molecule inhibitors and activators that specifically target the activity of a stabilized pool of ?-catenin. A number of compounds identified using the instant method, are shown herein to be small molecule inhibitors of the Wnt pathway that specifically target the activity of the stabilized pool of ?-cat. The inhibitors identified by the present method may be prepared as pharmaceutical compositions, and may be used for the prevention and treatment of a variety of conditions in mammals including humans, including by way of non-limiting example, cancer, and others.

Abstract: Oxazole compounds according to formula I: are provided as inhibitors of the Wnt pathway that specifically target the activity of the stabilized pool of ?-cat. The compounds may be prepared as pharmaceutical compositions, and may be used for the prevention and treatment of a variety of conditions in mammals including humans, including by way of non-limiting example, cancer, and other conditions related to Wnt pathway dysfunction, including pulmonary fibrosis.

Abstract: A series of oxazole and thiazole compounds are shown herein to be small molecule inhibitors of the Wnt pathway that specifically target the activity of the stabilized pool of ?-cat oxazole and thiazole compounds are disclosed that have a formula represented by the following: The compounds may be prepared as pharmaceutical compositions, and may be used for the prevention and treatment of a variety of conditions in mammals including humans, including by way of non-limiting example, cancer, and others.

Abstract: A series of oxazole and thiazole compounds are shown herein to be small molecule inhibitors of the Wnt pathway that specifically target the activity of the stabilized pool of ?-cat oxazole and thiazole compounds are disclosed that have a formula represented by the following: The compounds may be prepared as pharmaceutical compositions, and may be used for the prevention and treatment of a variety of conditions in mammals including humans, including by way of non-limiting example, cancer, and others.

Abstract: A series of oxazole and thiazole compounds are shown herein to be small molecule inhibitors of the Wnt pathway that specifically target the activity of the stabilized pool of ?-catenin. Oxazole and thiazole compounds are disclosed that have a formula represented by the following: The compounds may be prepared as pharmaceutical compositions, and may be used for the prevention and treatment of a variety of conditions in mammals including humans, including by way of non-limiting example, cancer, and others.

Abstract: MicroRNAs (miRs) and methods and uses thereof for modulating Wnt signaling pathways are described herein.

Abstract: A series of oxazole and thiazole compounds are shown herein to be small molecule inhibitors of the Wnt pathway that specifically target the activity of the stabilized pool of ?-cat oxazole and thiazole compounds are disclosed that have a formula represented by the following: The compounds may be prepared as pharmaceutical compositions, and may be used for the prevention and treatment of a variety of conditions in mammals including humans, including by way of non-limiting example, cancer, and others.

Abstract: A series of oxazole and thiazole compounds are shown herein to be small molecule inhibitors of the Wnt pathway that specifically target the activity of the stabilized pool of ?-catenin. Oxazole and thiazole compounds are disclosed that have a formula represented by the following: The compounds may be prepared as pharmaceutical compositions, and may be used for the prevention and treatment of a variety of conditions in mammals including humans, including by way of non-limiting example, cancer, and others.

Abstract: A series of oxazole and thiazole compounds are shown herein to be small molecule inhibitors of the Wnt pathway that specifically target the activity of the stabilized pool of ?-cat oxazole and thiazole compounds are disclosed that have a formula represented by the following: The compounds may be prepared as pharmaceutical compositions, and may be used for the prevention and treatment of a variety of conditions in mammals including humans, including by way of non-limiting example, cancer, and others.

Abstract: A novel method which integrates a “sensitized” chemical genetic high-throughput screen (HTS) with RNA interference (RNAi) screening technology is described herein. The present inventors used this method to identify specific small molecule inhibitors and activators of the Wnt pathway. More particularly, the screening method of the present invention may be used to identify small molecule inhibitors and activators that specifically target the activity of a stabilized pool of ?-catenin. A number of compounds identified using the instant method, are shown herein to be small molecule inhibitors of the Wnt pathway that specifically target the activity of the stabilized pool of ?-cat. The inhibitors identified by the present method may be prepared as pharmaceutical compositions, and may be used for the prevention and treatment of a variety of conditions in mammals including humans, including by way of non-limiting example, cancer, and others.

Abstract: A series of oxazole and thiazole compounds are shown herein to be small molecule inhibitors of the Wnt pathway that specifically target the activity of the stabilized pool of ?-cat oxazole and thiazole compounds are disclosed that have a formula represented by the following: The compounds may be prepared as pharmaceutical compositions, and may be used for the prevention and treatment of a variety of conditions in mammals including humans, including by way of non-limiting example, cancer, and others.