Abstract: The present invention relates to polysubstituted benzimidazoles, having the following formula: ##STR1## wherein Q is a substituted benzimidazole group attached at the benzimidazole 1-position; R is a halogen of atomic number 9 to 53, inclusive (i.e., --F, --Cl, --Br, or --I); azido (i.e., --N.sub.3); or --X--R.sub.1, wherein X is a chalcogen of atomic number 8 to 16, inclusive (i.e., --O-- or --S--), and R.sub.1 may be straight or branched chain alkyl of 1 to 8 carbon atoms; and R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 may be the same or different and are separately --O--C(.dbd.O)CH.sub.3 (i.e., --OAc) or hydroxy (i.e., --OH); and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and operative combinations thereof. Also provided by this invention are compositions comprising a polysubstituted benzimidazole as defined above and methods of use thereof.

Abstract: This invention pertains to nucleoside analogs which have antiviral activity and improved metabolic stability. More specifically, this invention pertains to modified sugar benzimidazole nucleosides, as exemplified by compounds such as benzimidazole nucleosides possessing a fluorinated sugar-like moiety (for example, a 2'-fluoro-furanosyl moiety or a 3'-fluoro-furanosyl moiety), and may be represented by the following formula, ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a fluorinated sugar-like moiety; and R.sup.2, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 are benzimidazole substituents, such as --H, halogens (e.g., --F, --Cl, --Br, --I), --NO.sub.2, --NR.sub.2 (where R is independently --H or an alkyl group having 1-6 carbon atoms), --OR (where R is --H or an alkyl group having 1-6 carbon atoms), --SR (where R is --H or a hydrocarbyl of 1-10 carbon atoms), and --CF.sub.3. In one embodiment, R.sup.1 is 2'-fluoro-furanosyl or 3'-fluoro-furanosyl; R.sup.2 is --H, --F, --Cl, --Br, --I, or --NR.sub.

Abstract: Triciribine and analogs are effective antiviral agents.

Abstract: A method for treating a herpes viral infection comprising administering to the infected host a therapeutically effective amount of a compound, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or formulation thereof, selected from the group consisting of compounds having the following formula: ##STR1## wherein: R.sub.1 is H, R.sub.2 is Cl, R.sub.3 is Cl, R.sub.4 is H, R.sub.5 is Br and R.sub.6 is .beta.-D-ribofuranosyl (denoted compound 52 in the text);R.sub.1 is H, R.sub.2 is NO.sub.2, R.sub.3 is NO.sub.2, R.sub.4 is H, R.sub.5 is Cl and R.sub.6 is .beta.-D-ribofuranosyl (denoted compound 61 in the text);R.sub.1 is Cl, R.sub.2 is H, R.sub.3 is Cl, R.sub.4 is H, R.sub.5 is Cl and R.sub.6 is .beta.-D-ribofuranosyl (denoted compound 81 in the text);R.sub.1 is H, R.sub.2 is Cl, R.sub.3 is Cl, R.sub.4 is H, R.sub.5 is I and R.sub.6 is .beta.-D-ribofuranosyl (denoted compound 83a in the text);R.sub.1 is Br, R.sub.2 is Br, R.sub.3 is H, R.sub.4 is H, R.sub.5 is Cl and R.sub.6 is .beta.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel polysubstituted benzimidazoles and compositions and their use in the treatment of viral infections. The polysubstituted benzimidazoles and compositions of the present invention exhibit antiviral properties against viruses of the herpes family, particularly human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) and herpes simplex viruses (HSV).

Abstract: Polysubstituted benzimidazole nucleosides, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and their use in the treatment of herpes viral infections.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel polysubstituted benzimidazoles and compositions and their use in the treatment of viral infections. The polysubstituted benzimidazoles and compositions of the present invention exhibit antiviral properties against viruses of the herpes family, particularly human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) and herpes simplex viruses (HSV).

Abstract: This invention relates to novel polysubstituted benzimidazoles and compositions and their use in the treatment of viral infections. The polysubstituted benzimidazoles and compositions of the present invention exhibit antiviral properties against viruses of the herpes family, particularly human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) and herpes simplex viruses (HSV).

Abstract: Triciribine and analogs are effective antiviral agents.

Abstract: Polysubstituted benzimidazoles and pharmaceutical compositions containing them as the active ingredients. These compounds and compositions exhibit antiviral activity against viruse of the herpes family, particularly human cytomegalovirus and herpes simplex viruses (HSV).

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel class of 4,5,6,7-substituted non-nucleoside, non-phosphorylatable pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidines which exhibit both significantly lower levels of cytotoxicity and superior antiviral activity than known nucleoside, non-nucleoside, and non-nucleoside, non-phosphorylatable pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine derivatives, particularly against human DNA viruses such as cytomegalovirus (HCMV) and herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1). These compounds are represented by the following formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.4 is -NH.sub.2 or -NHCH.sub.3 ;R.sup.5 is -CN,-CSNH.sub.2, or -CSeNH.sub.2 ;R.sup.6 is -H or -NH.sub.2 ; andR.sup.7 is selected from the group consisting ofaryls and aralkyls having 6 to 30 carbon atoms;aliphatic oxy-hydrocarbyls having 2 to 15 carbon atoms, lacking free hydroxyl groups and further lacking acyl or acyl derivatized groups; andoxy-hydrocarbyls having 6 to 30 carbon atoms, at least one aryl or aralkyl group, and only one oxy-group;with the proviso that if R.sup.

Abstract: Antiviral nucleoside analogues contain a substituted benzimidazole base attached to a carbocyclic ring in place of the conventional sugar residue. Particularly preferred compounds include those in which the 2-, 5- and 6- positions of the benzimidazole base are substituted by halogen. The compounds have activity against herpes virus especially cytomegalovirus and also hepatitis B virus infections.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel polysubstituted benzimidazoles and compositions and their use in the treatment of viral infections. The polysubstituted benzimidazoles and compositions of the present invention exhibit antiviral properties against viruses of the herpes family, particularly human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) and herpes simplex viruses (HSV). Preferred polysubstituted benzimidazoles of the invention are 2,5,6-Trichloro-1-(.beta.-D-5-deoxyribofuranosyl)benzimidazole and 2-bromo-5,6-dichloro-1-(5-deoxy-.beta.-D-ribofuranosyl)benzimidazole.

Abstract: Soluble alkyl [5-(amino (phenyl)methyl)-2H-benzimidazol-2-yl]carbamates, their enantiomorphic forms, and acid addition salts thereof are well absorbed and possess curative anthelmintic activity, especially against filarial worms, when administered orally or parenterally. Pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds and methods of employing the compounds in methods of treating helminth infections in mammals are also disclosed, together with methods of synthesis.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel polysubstituted benzimidazole nucleosides and compositions and their use in the treatment of viral infections, particulary those caused by human cytomegalovirus and herpes simplex virus. Such substituted compounds exhibit antiviral properties superior to their parent compounds and low leveSPONSORSHIPThis invention was made with government support under Contract No. NO1 Al 42554 and NO1 Al 72641 awarded by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases of the National Institutes of Health. The government has certain rights in this invention.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of acyclic substituted pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine nucleoside analogs in the treatment of viral infections. Such substituted compounds retain antiviral properties present in their parent compounds, yet exhibit significantly decreased levels of cytotoxicity, thereby having therapeutic potential as antiviral agents.

Abstract: Novel azolo [1,3] diazepine compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are either H or OH and R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are not the same and X is either CH or N. Such compounds are active as adenosine deaminase inhibitors.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of certain substituted pyrrolo[2,3-d]-pyrimidine nucleosides in the treatment of viral infections, in particular those caused by human immunodeficiency virus type 1, herpes simplex virus type 1 and human cytomegalovirus. These substituted compounds retain antiviral properties present in their parent compounds yet exhibit significantly decreased levels of cytotoxicity.

Abstract: Certain trisubstituted pyrrolopyrimidine nucleosides are prepared from toyocamycin and have shown antitumor activity against L1210 and P388 murine leukemia. The particular compounds of interest are selected from the following structural formula: ##STR1## where X is haloY is halo; --NH.sub.2 ; --SH, --SR (where R is lower alkyl, benzyl); --OR (where OR is methoxy or alkoxy or where alk is C1-C6); amino (where the amino is --NH.sub.2, -alkyl amino or -dialkyl amino and alkyl is C1-C6); gamma gamma dimethyl allyl amino; benzyl amino; phenyl amino; selenoZ is CN; CXNH.sub.2 where X is .dbd.0, .dbd.S, or .dbd.Se, .dbd.NH, .dbd.NHNH.sub.2, .dbd.NOH. OR Z is = --CH.sub.2 NH.sub.2, --COR.dbd.NHRib.dbd..beta.-D-ribofuranosylPreferred members of this group of compounds are shown by the following structural formula: ##STR2## where X is ClY is Cl or NH.sub.2Z is CN, CONH.sub.2, or C.dbd.NOH--NH.sub.