Abstract: Described herein are methods and compositions for the treatment of pancreatic cancer in a subject in need thereof. The pancreatic cancer may be resistant to other therapeutic regimens. The methods may comprise administering ARDA compounds to the subject.

Abstract: Novel retinamides with unique properties and biological activities, including inhibition of retinoic acid metabolism and modulation of Mnk1/2-eIF4E and androgen receptor (AR) signaling pathways, are synthesized and developed. The novel retinamides are capable of effecting treatment of a variety of dermatological conditions while limiting adverse side effects.

Abstract: Described herein are methods and compositions for the treatment of pancreatic cancer in a subject in need thereof. The pancreatic cancer may be resistant to other therapeutic regimens. The methods may comprise administering ARDA compounds to the subject.

Abstract: Described herein are methods and compositions for the treatment of pancreatic cancer in a subject in need thereof. The pancreatic cancer may be resistant to other therapeutic regimens. The methods may comprise administering ARDA compounds to the subject.

Abstract: Nonsteroid and steroid compounds that cause down-regulation of the androgen receptor (AR), both full length and splice variant, induce apoptosis and inhibit proliferation of inhibiting proliferation and migration of androgen sensitive cancer cells. The steroid compounds and nonsteroid compounds may be agents for the prevention and/or treatment of cancer, including prostate cancer, castration resistant prostate cancer, bladder cancer, pancreatic cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), Kennedy's disease, androgenetic alopecia, breast cancer, androgen-insensitive syndrome, and spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy.

Abstract: Galeterone and its C-3 analogs are of substantial interest because of their multi-target anticancer activities, including AR and Mnk degrading activities. Provided are novel procedures for gram-scale, high-yield synthesis of C-3 analogs of galeterone, including 3?-(1H-imidazole-1-yl)-17-(1H-benzimidazole-1-yl)-androsta-5,16-diene (galeterone 3?-imidazole) and 3?-(pyridine-4-ylmethoxy)-17-(1H-benzimidazol-1-yl)androsta-5,16-diene (galeterone 3?-pyridine methoxylate).

Abstract: Described are steroidal C-17 benzoazoles, pyrimidinoazoles (azabenzoazoles) and diazines. Methods for their synthesis are also described, which include methods having a step of nucleophilic vinylic “addition-elimination” substitution reaction of 3?-acetoxy-17-chloro-16-formylandrosta-5,16-diene or analogs thereof and benzoazole or pyrimidinoazole nucleophiles and methods having a palladium catalyzed cross-coupling reaction of 17-iodoandrosta-5,16-dien-3?-ol or analogs thereof with tributylstannyl diazines. The compounds are potent inhibitors of human CYP17 enzyme as well as potent antagonists of both wild type and mutant androgen receptors (AR). The compounds are useful for the treatment of human prostate cancer.

Abstract: Described herein are methods and compositions for the treatment of pancreatic cancer in a subject in need thereof. The pancreatic cancer may be resistant to other therapeutic regimens. The methods may comprise administering ARDA compounds to the subject.

Abstract: Described are steroidal C-17 benzoazoles, pyrimidinoazoles (azabenzoazoles) and diazines. Methods for their synthesis are also described, which include methods having a step of nucleophilic vinylic “addition-elimination” substitution reaction of 3?-acetoxy-17-chloro-16-formylandrosta-5,16-diene or analogs thereof and benzoazole or pyrimidinoazole nucleophiles and methods having a palladium catalyzed cross-coupling reaction of 17-iodoandrosta-5,16-dien-3?-ol or analogs thereof with tributylstannyl diazines. The compounds are potent inhibitors of human CYP17 enzyme as well as potent antagonists of both wild type and mutant androgen receptors (AR). The compounds are useful for the treatment of human prostate cancer.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides the design and synthesis of novel steroidal compounds that cause down-regulation of the androgen receptor (AR), both full length and splice variant. The compounds are potential agents for the treatment of all forms of prostate cancer and other diseases that depend on functional AR.

Abstract: Described herein are methods and compositions for the treatment of prostate cancer in a subject in need thereof. The prostate cancer may be a castration resistant and an androgen receptor antagonist-resistant prostate cancer. The methods may comprise administering to the subject a CYP17-lyase inhibitor of Formula II.

Abstract: Nonsteroid and steroid compounds that cause down-regulation of the androgen receptor (AR), both full length and splice variant, induce apoptosis and inhibit proliferation of inhibiting proliferation and migration of androgen sensitive cancer cells. The steroid compounds and nonsteroid compounds may be agents for the prevention and/or treatment of cancer, including prostate cancer, castration resistant prostate cancer, bladder cancer, pancreatic cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), Kennedy's disease, androgenetic alopecia, breast cancer, androgen-insensitive syndrome, and spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy.

Abstract: Nonsteroid and steroid compounds that cause down-regulation of the androgen receptor (AR), both full length and splice variant, induce apoptosis and inhibit proliferation of inhibiting proliferation and migration of androgen sensitive cancer cells. The steroid compounds and nonsteroid compounds may be agents for the prevention and/or treatment of cancer, including prostate cancer, castration resistant prostate cancer, bladder cancer, pancreatic cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), Kennedy's disease, androgenetic alopecia, breast cancer, androgen-insensitive syndrome, and spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides the design and synthesis of novel steroidal compounds that cause down-regulation of the androgen receptor (AR), both full length and splice variant. The compounds are potential agents for the treatment of all forms of prostate cancer and other diseases that depend on functional AR.

Abstract: Described herein are methods and compositions for the treatment of prostate cancer in a subject in need thereof. The prostate cancer may be a castration resistant and an androgen receptor antagonist-resistant prostate cancer. The methods may comprise administering to the subject a CYP17-lyase inhibitor of Formula II.

Abstract: Nonsteroid and steroid compounds that cause down-regulation of the androgen receptor (AR), both full length and splice variant, induce apoptosis and inhibit proliferation of inhibiting proliferation and migration of androgen sensitive cancer cells. The steroid compounds and nonsteroid compounds may be agents for the prevention and/or treatment of cancer, including prostate cancer, castration resistant prostate cancer, bladder cancer, pancreatic cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), Kennedy's disease, androgenetic alopecia, breast cancer, androgen-insensitive syndrome, and spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy.

Abstract: Described herein are methods and compositions for the treatment of prostate cancer in a subject in need thereof. The prostate cancer may be a castration resistant and an androgen receptor antagonist-resistant prostate cancer. The methods may comprise administering to the subject a CYP17-lyase inhibitor of Formula II.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides the design and synthesis of novel steroidal compounds that cause down-regulation of the androgen receptor (AR), both full length and splice variant. The compounds are potential agents for the treatment of all forms of prostate cancer and other diseases that depend on functional AR.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides the design and synthesis of novel steroidal compounds that cause down-regulation of the androgen receptor (AR), both full length and splice variant. The compounds are potential agents for the treatment of all forms of prostate cancer and other diseases that depend on functional AR.

Abstract: Provided are methods of inhibiting CYP17 in a mammal, such as a human, that include administering an effective amount of at least one CYP17 inhibitor, such as VN/124-1, VN/125-1, VN/85-1, VN/87-1 and/or VN/108-1 to the mammal. Also provided are methods of down regulating androgen receptor (AR) protein expression and methods of antagonizing AR in a mammal that include administering to the mammal an effective amount of at least one active ingredient selected from VN/124-1, VN/125-1, VN/85-1, VN/87-1 and VN/108-1. Also provided are methods of treating prostate cancer and methods of suppressing or preventing prostate tumor growth by administering such compounds to a mammal.