JI130 (JI051 derivative ) is a stabilizer for the Hes1-PHB2 interaction. JI130 inhibits the ability of Hes1 to repress transcription. JI130 significantly reduces the tumor growth in a murine pancreatic tumor model and has the potential for managing pancreatic cancer.
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