This invention relates to chemotherapeutic drug implants, and more particularly, to biodegradable chemotherapeutic drug implants comprising irinotecan, or derivatives or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The present invention also relates to processes for the preparation of these chemotherapeutic drug implants and to their use in therapy, in particular in treating brain tumours.

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.

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 present disclosure provides, inter alia, methods for treating diseases, e.g., a cancer, in a subject by targeting oncogenic lipids in cells, including increasing lipid-based reactive oxygen species (ROS) by inhibiting coenzyme Q.sub.10 (CoQ.sub.10) production. Methods for treating a subject with a cancer that is sensitive to an oncolipid-targeting therapy, e.g., ADCK3 inhibition, are also provided. Further provided are methods for modulating coenzyme Q.sub.10 (CoQ.sub.10) level in a subject, including determining CoQ.sub.10 levels by LC-MS.

The present disclosure provides, inter alia, methods for treating diseases, e.g., a cancer, in a subject by targeting oncogenic lipids in cells, including increasing lipid-based reactive oxygen species (ROS) by inhibiting coenzyme Q.sub.10 (CoQ.sub.10) production. Methods for treating a subject with a cancer that is sensitive to an oncolipid-targeting therapy, e.g., ADCK3 inhibition, are also provided. Further provided are methods for modulating coenzyme Q.sub.10 (CoQ.sub.10) level in a subject, including determining CoQ.sub.10 levels by LC-MS.

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.

Compounds and methods for modulating the activity of receptors are disclosed. Some of the compounds modulate the activity of glycine receptors. Certain embodiments of the compounds are useful for treatment of pain, treatment of opioid addiction, and/or reduction of side effects attributable to opioid use.

Compounds and methods for modulating the activity of receptors are disclosed. Some of the compounds modulate the activity of glycine receptors. Certain embodiments of the compounds are useful for treatment of pain, treatment of opioid addiction, and/or reduction of side effects attributable to opioid use.

Compounds and methods for modulating the activity of receptors are disclosed. Some of the compounds modulate the activity of glycine receptors. Certain embodiments of the compounds are useful for treatment of pain, treatment of opioid addiction, and/or reduction of side effects attributable to opioid use.

Combinations of a voltage-gated sodium channel (VGSC) blocker and at least one other substance that directly or indirectly modulate ionic mechanisms, e.g., a potassium channel opener, sodium influx inhibitor or upstream down-regulator of VGSC expression, for treating or preventing cancer, including reducing, preventing or inhibiting metastatic and/or invasive behaviour of the cancer.