Described herein are compounds and compositions for the amelioration of arthritis or joint injuries by inducing mesenchymal stem cells into chondrocytes.

Described herein are compounds and compositions for the amelioration of arthritis or joint injuries by inducing mesenchymal stem cells into chondrocytes.

The subject matter disclosed herein relates to compositions and methods of making and using the compositions. In a further aspect, the subject matter disclosed herein relates to inhibitors of STAT3 dimerization. Methods of making these compositions as well as compositions comprising these compositions are also disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of treating or preventing certain cancers by administering to an individual in need thereof and effective amount of the compounds disclosed herein. Still further, disclosed herein are methods of inhibiting STAT3 by contacting a cell with a compound or composition as disclosed herein.

The subject matter disclosed herein relates to compositions and methods of making and using the compositions. In a further aspect, the subject matter disclosed herein relates to inhibitors of STAT3 dimerization. Methods of making these compositions as well as compositions comprising these compositions are also disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of treating or preventing certain cancers by administering to an individual in need thereof and effective amount of the compounds disclosed herein. Still further, disclosed herein are methods of inhibiting STAT3 by contacting a cell with a compound or composition as disclosed herein.

Described herein, inter alia, are compositions of PCNA modulators and methods for treating or preventing cancer.

Described herein, inter alia, are compositions of PCNA modulators and methods for treating or preventing cancer.

Compounds of general formula (1): wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5.sup.a, R* X.sup.1, X.sup.2, Z and Y are as defined herein are positive modulators of the N H calcium-activated chloride channel (CaCC), TMEM16A. The compounds are useful for treating diseases and conditions affected by modulation of TMEM16A, particularly respiratory diseases and conditions.

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Compounds of general formula (1): wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5.sup.a, R* X.sup.1, X.sup.2, Z and Y are as defined herein are positive modulators of the N H calcium-activated chloride channel (CaCC), TMEM16A. The compounds are useful for treating diseases and conditions affected by modulation of TMEM16A, particularly respiratory diseases and conditions.

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The present invention relates to new compounds of formula (I) that show great affinity and activity towards the subunit 2 of voltage-gated calcium channels (VGCC), especially the 2-1 subunit of voltage-gated calcium channels or dual activity towards the subunit 2 of voltage-gated calcium channels (VGCC), especially the 2-1 subunit of voltage-gated calcium channels, and the noradrenaline transporter (NET). The invention is also related to the process for the preparation of said compounds as well as to compositions comprising them, and to their use as medicaments.

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Provided herein, inter alia, are methods and compounds for modulating K-Ras treating cancer.

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