Compositions and methods relating to induction of cell death such as in cancer cells are disclosed. Compounds and related methods for synthesis and use thereof, including the use of compounds in therapy for the treatment of cancer and selective induction of apoptosis in cells are disclosed. Compounds in connection with modification of procaspases such as procaspase-3 are disclosed. In various embodiments, the compounds and compositions are capable of activation of procaspase-3.

The invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising PPAR agonists and Nrf2 activators and methods of using combinations of PPAR agonists and Nrf2 activators for treating diseases such as psoriasis, asthma, multiple sclerosis, inflammatory bowel disease, and arthritis.

Disclosed is chemical compounds C that are derivatives of norbixin and have tropism for the eye, and are intended to be used in the treatment of eye diseases in mammals, in particular in the context of altering the retinal pigment epithelium and more particularly in the context of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and Stargardt's disease.

Provided herein are anti-fibrotic compounds, in particular those of Formula (I), that inhibit the TGF-beta signaling pathway. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the anti-fibrotic compounds, and methods of treating diseases or conditions associated with fibrosis, inflammation, and benign or malignant neoplastic diseases in a subject by administering a compound or composition described herein.

Compounds are provided having the following structure: ##STR00001##
or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, tautomer or stereoisomer thereof, wherein R.sup.1a, R.sup.1b, R.sup.2a, R.sup.2b, R.sup.3a, R.sup.3b, R.sup.4a, R.sup.4b, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7, R.sup.8, R.sup.9, L.sup.1, L.sup.2, a, b, c, d and e are as defined herein. Use of the compounds as a component of lipid nanoparticle formulations for delivery of a therapeutic agent, compositions comprising the compounds and methods for their use and preparation are also provided.

Compounds are provided having the following structure: ##STR00001##
or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, tautomer or stereoisomer thereof, wherein R.sup.1a, R.sup.1b, R.sup.2a, R.sup.2b, R.sup.3a, R.sup.3b, R.sup.4a, R.sup.4b, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7, R.sup.8, R.sup.9, L.sup.1, L.sup.2, a, b, c, d and e are as defined herein. Use of the compounds as a component of lipid nanoparticle formulations for delivery of a therapeutic agent, compositions comprising the compounds and methods for their use and preparation are also provided.

Various embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to compounds having Formula I, Formula II, Formula IIA, Formula III, Formula IIIA, Formula IIIB, and/or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The compounds can be suitable for inhibiting lipoxygenases and/or treating associated diseases. In some embodiments, subject compounds are used to prepare a composition that is effective in treating neurodegenerative diseases.

Various embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to compounds having Formula I, Formula II, Formula IIA, Formula III, Formula IIIA, Formula IIIB, and/or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The compounds can be suitable for inhibiting lipoxygenases and/or treating associated diseases. In some embodiments, subject compounds are used to prepare a composition that is effective in treating neurodegenerative diseases.

Provided herein are compounds and pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds that are useful for treating cancers. Specific cancers include those that are mediated by YAP/TAZ or those that are modulated by the interaction between YAP/TAZ and TEAD.

Provided herein are compounds and pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds that are useful for treating cancers. Specific cancers include those that are mediated by YAP/TAZ or those that are modulated by the interaction between YAP/TAZ and TEAD.