Abstract:
Embodiments of the present invention relate to inhibitors of thioredoxin. Certain embodiments relate to palmarumycin based compounds and methods of using the same. Such compounds may be useful in inhibiting the overexpression of thioredoxin, inhibiting tumor growth and treating cancer.
Abstract:
The hypoxia inducible factor-1 (HIF-1) transcription factor is an important regulator of the cellular response to hypoxia. The activity of HIF-1 is regulated by the level of the HIF-l α subunit, HIF-l α, which is rapidly degraded under normoxic conditions by the ubiquitin-proteasome pathway. HIF-lα levels increase under hypoxic conditions. Many human cancers also show constitutively increased HIF-lα levels. PX-478 or S-2-amino-3[4'-N,N,-bis(2-chloroethyl) amino]phenyl propionic acid N-oxide dihydrochloride, is a novel anticancer agent, and is capably of decreasing both constitutive and hypoxia induced HIF-1α protein levels and H1F-1 transactivation in vitro and in vivo. In method embodiments, the administration of PX-478 is independent of the pathways of HIF-lα regulation involving the von Hippel-Lindau protein and p53. PX-478 causes an increase in polyubiquitinated HIF-lα levels due to inhibition of HIF-lα deubiquitination. The levels of other proteins whose proteasomal breakdown is mediated by ubiquitination are not affected by PX-478. Deubiquitination is a novel pathway for the regulation of cellular HIF-1α levels and PX-478 is a specific inhibitor of the pathway. Therapeutic compounds for regulating cellular HIF-1α levels and methods of regulating cellular HIF-1α levels are herein provided
Abstract:
wortmannin analogs and their use in inhibiting PI-3-kinase activity in mammals and the treatment of cancer and tumor formation in a subject are described herein, ehich may be administered with other chemotherapeutic agents in the treatment of cancer.
Abstract:
This invention relates to compounds which are N-oxides and derivatives thereof, as well as their use to treat HIF related diseases. These compounds have the general formula set out below and are used to treat a variety of diseases associated with HIF: formula (I) wherein R is an alkyl, aryl, arakyl or derivatives thereof such as CH3OCH2CH2- , CH3 CH2OCH2CH2- , C6H5OCH2CH2- , C6H5CH2- , CH3 (CH2)3OCH2CH2Cl; or any one of the following: formula (II), (III) and (IV).
Abstract translation:本发明涉及作为N-氧化物及其衍生物的化合物及其用于治疗HIF相关疾病的用途。 这些化合物具有下列通式,用于治疗与HIF相关的各种疾病:式(I)其中R是烷基,芳基,芳基或其衍生物,例如CH 3 OCH 2 CH 2 - ,CH 3 CH 2 OCH 2 CH 2 - ,C 6 H 5 OCH 2 CH 2 - C 6 H 5 CH 2 - ,CH 3(CH 2)3 OCH 2 CH 2 Cl; 或以下任何一种:式(II),(III)和(IV)。
Abstract:
The invention described herein is directed to methods for identifying an individual who may be resistant or susceptible to phosphatidylinositol-3-kinase inhibitors, methods of treating an individual by identifying individuals who are resistant or susceptible to phosphatidylinositol-3-kinase inhibitors, and kits for testing individuals for resistance or susceptibility to phosphatidylinositol-3-kinase inhibitors.
Abstract:
A method of inhibiting restenosis in a subject following coronary angioplasty atherectomy, or arterial bypass graft surgery comprised of administering wortmannin analogs of the present invention is described herein.