| abstract |
The present disclosure relates to compositions and methods for the diagnosis and treatment or prevention of cancers, particularly cancers that exhibit elevated expression of FOXA1 and/or FOXA1 gene targets, such as certain breast, liver and/or prostate cancers, including luminal and/or ER-positive forms of breast cancer. Three previously identified adenosine receptor antagonists, CGS-15943, MRS-1220 and SCH-58261, as well as furan ring moiety-possessing derivatives of CGS-15943 are specifically provided for killing cancer cells in a manner that appears to involve activation of the aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AHR) by such compounds. The instant disclosure therefore provides for selecting and/or administering CGS-15943, MRS-1220, SCH-58261 and/or a furan-possessing derivative of CGS-15943, MRS-1220 and/or SCH-58261 as a therapeutic agent to target a cancer cell and/or subject having or at risk of developing a cancer. Methods and compositions for therapies that include such compounds are also provided |