Abstract: .alpha.-Fluoromethyl- or .alpha.-difluoromethylornithine, and certain derivatives thereof, can be used alone or in combination with cytotoxic agents for the treatment of neoplastic diseases.

Abstract: 2-(Fluoromethyl or chloromethyl)-2,5-diaminopentanoic acid, 2-(fluoromethyl or chloromethyl)-2,6-diaminohexanoic acid, and 2-fluoromethyl-2-amino-5-guanidinopentanoic acid, and certain derivatives thereof, are inhibitors of ornithine decarboxylase. Methods of preparing the compounds and derivatives are also described.

Abstract: 2-(Fluoromethyl or chloromethyl)-2,5-diaminopentanoic acid, 2-(fluoromethyl or chloromethyl)-2,6-diaminohexanoic acid, and 2-fluoromethyl-2-amino-5-guanidinopentanoic acid, and certain derivatives thereof, are inhibitors of ornithine decarboxylase. Methods of preparing the compounds and derivatives are also described.

Abstract: Novel halomethyl derivatives of .alpha.-amino acids of the following general structure: ##STR1## wherein Y is F.sub.2 CH--, F.sub.3 C--, Cl.sub.2 CH--; Z is .beta.-methylthioethyl, .beta.-thioethyl, .beta.-benzylthioethyl; S-(5'-desoxyadenosin-5'-yl)-S-methylthioethyl, .gamma.-guanidinopropyl, R.sub.a HN(CH.sub.2).sub.n -- wherein n is the integer 3 or 4 or ##STR2## wherein Y.sub.2 is F.sub.2 CH--, or F.sub.3 C--; each of R.sub.a and R.sub.b can be the same or different and is hydrogen, alkylcarbonyl wherein the alkyl moiety has from 1 to 4 carbon atoms and is straight or branched, alkoxycarbonyl wherein the alkoxy moiety has from 1 to 4 carbon atoms and is straight or branched, or ##STR3## wherein R.sub.2 is hydrogen, a straight or branched lower alkyl group of from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, benzyl or p-hydroxybenzyl; R.sub.1 is hydroxy, a straight or branched alkoxy group of from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, --NR.sub.4 R.sub.5 wherein each of R.sub.4 and R.sub.

Abstract: A novel method of treating psoriasis which comprises administering a halomethyl derivative of .alpha.-amino acids of the following general structure: ##STR1## wherein Y is FCH.sub.2 --, F.sub.2 CH--, F.sub.3 C--, ClCH.sub.2 --, Cl.sub.2 CH--; Z is .gamma.-guanidinopropyl or R.sub.a HN(CH.sub.2).sub.n -- wherein n is the integer 3 or 4; each of R.sub.a and R.sub.b can be the same or different and is hydrogen, alkylcarbonyl wherein the alkyl moiety has from 1 to 4 carbon atoms and is straight or branched, alkoxycarbonyl wherein the alkoxy moiety has from 1 to 4 carbon atoms and is straight or branched, or ##STR2## wherein R.sub.2 is hydrogen, a straight or branched lower alkyl group of from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, benzyl or p-hydroxybenzyl; R.sub.1 is hydroxy; a straight or branched alkoxy group of from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, --NR.sub.4 R.sub.5 wherein each of R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 is hydrogen or a lower alkyl group of from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, or ##STR3## wherein R.sub.

Abstract: Fluorinated alkenylene diamine compounds are inhibitors of ornithine decarboxylase enzyme in vivo and have the following formula: ##STR1## wherein: R.sub.a represents hydrogen or R.sub.2, where R.sub.2 is as defined below;R.sub.b represents hydrogen or, when R.sub.a is hydrogen, R.sub.2, where R.sub.2 is as defined below;R.sub.c represents hydrogen or --COR.sub.3, where R.sub.3 is as defined below;R.sub.1 represents hydrogen or C.sub.1 --C.sub.6 alkyl;each R.sub.2, independently, represents C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 alkylcarbonyl, phenylcarbonyl, phenyl-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl) carbonyl, or an aminocarboxylic acid residue derived by removal of an hydroxy group from a carboxy moiety of an L-aminocarboxylic acid;R.sub.3 represents hydroxy, or, when R.sub.a and R.sub.b are both hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkoxy, --NR.sub.4 R.sub.5, where R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are as defined below, or an aminocarboxylic acid residue derived by removal of an hydrogen atom from the amino moiety of an L-aminocarboxylic acid;R.sub.4 and R.sub.

Abstract: Novel halomethyl derivatives of .alpha.-amino acids of the following general structure: wherein Y is ClCH.sub.2, F.sub.2 CH--, F.sub.3 C--, ClCH.sub.2 --, Cl.sub.2 CH--; Z is .beta.-methylthioethyl, .beta.-thioethyl, .beta.-benzylthioethyl; S-(5'-desoxyadenosin-5'-yl)-S-methylthioethyl, .gamma.-guanidinopropyl, R.sub.a HN(CH.sub.2).sub.n -- wherein n is the integer 3 or 4 or ##STR1## wherein Y.sub.2 is F.sub.2 CH--, or F.sub.3 C--; each of R.sub.a and R.sub.b can be the same or different and is hydrogen, alkylcarbonyl wherein the alkyl moiety has from 1 to 4 carbon atoms and is straight or branched, alkoxycarbonyl wherein the alkoxy moiety has from 1 to 4 carbon atoms and is straight or branched, or ##STR2## wherein R.sub.2 is hydrogen, a straight or branched lower alkyl group of from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, benzyl or .rho.-hydroxybenzyl; R.sub.1 is hydroxy, a straight or branched alkoxy group of from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, --NR.sub.4 R.sub.5 wherein each of R.sub.4 and R.sub.

Abstract: Fluorinated diaminobutane compounds in vivo are inhibitors of gamma-aminobutyric acid transaminase and have the following formula: ##STR1## wherein: R.sub.1 represents hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, or phenyl-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl);R.sub.2 represents hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, phenyl-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl), or R.sub.4, where R.sub.4 is as defined below;R.sub.3 represents hydrogen, or, except when R.sub.2 represents R.sub.4, R.sub.4, where R.sub.4 is as defined below;each R.sub.4, independently, represents C.sub.2 -C.sub.5 alkylcarbonyl, phenylcarbonyl, phenyl-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl) carbonyl, or an aminocarboxylic acid residue derived by removal of an hydroxy group from the carboxy moiety of an L-aminocarboxylic acid; andp represents 1 or 2,and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof.

Abstract: Fluorinated aminobutyric acid and diaminobutane compounds in vivo are inhibitors of gamma-aminobutyric acid transaminase and have the following formula: ##STR1## wherein: Y represents hydrogen or fluorine;Z represents --CH.sub.2 NR.sub.1 R.sub.2, where R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are as defined below, or --COR.sub.3 where R.sub.3 is as defined below;R.sub.a represents hydrogen or R.sub.4, where R.sub.4 is as defined below;R.sub.1 represents hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl or phenyl-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl);R.sub.2 represents hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, phenyl-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl) or, when R.sub.a is hydrogen, R.sub.4, where R.sub.4 is as defined below;R.sub.3 represents hydroxy, or when R.sub.a is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkoxy, --NR.sub.5 R.sub.6, where R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 are as defined below, or an aminocarboxylic acid residue derived by removal of an hydrogen atom from the amino moiety of an L-aminocarboxylic acid;each R.sub.4, independently, represents C.sub.2 -C.sub.

Abstract: This invention relates to 2-(difluoromethyl)-2,5-diaminopentanoic acid, or a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof, and to the methods for the preparation and use thereof.

Abstract: Novel halomethyl derivatives of amino acids of the following general structure ##STR1## wherein Y is FCH.sub.2 --, F.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --, F.sub.3 C--, ClCH.sub.2 -- or Cl.sub.2 CH--; R.sub.1 is hydroxy, a straight or branched alkoxy group of from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, --NR.sub.11 R.sub.12 wherein each of R.sub.11 and R.sub.12 is hydrogen or a straight or branched lower alkyl group of from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, ##STR2## wherein R.sub.5 is hydrogen, a straight or branched lower alkyl group of from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, benzyl or p-hydroxybenzyl; R.sub.2 is hydrogen, alkylcarbonyl wherein the alkyl moiety has from 1 to 4 carbon atoms and is straight or branched, alkoxycarbonyl wherein the alkoxy moiety has from 1 to 4 carbon atoms and is straight or branched or ##STR3## wherein R.sub.6 is hydrogen, a straight or branched lower alkyl group of from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, benzyl or p-hydroxybenzyl; each of R.sub.3 and R.sub.

Abstract: Novel compounds of the following general Formula I are useful pharmacological agents: ##STR1## wherein: Ado represents 5'-deoxyadenosin-5'-yl;R.sub.1 represents methyl, ethyl or, preferably hydrogen;R.sub.2 represents C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkylene;R.sub.4 represents C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkylene;R.sub.5 represents hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl or --R.sub.6 NHR.sub.7 ;R.sub.6 represents C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylene; andR.sub.7 represents hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl;and pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts thereof.

Abstract: 2-Amino-2-fluoromethyl-3-(substituted)phenyl propionic acids and derivatives thereof are coadministered with dopamine for the treatment of schizophrenia, mania, tardive dyskinesia, anxiety, or depression.

Abstract: There is described a method for treating benign prostatic hypertrophy comprising the administration of 2,5-di-amino-2-(mono-,di-, or trifluoromethyl)pentanoic acid or derivative thereof.

Abstract: Novel compounds of the following general formula are useful pharmacological agents: ##STR1## wherein Y is FCH.sub.2 - or F.sub.2 CH-; R.sub.1 is hydroxy, a straight or branched alkoxy group of from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, -NR.sub.10 R.sub.11 wherein each of R.sub.10 and R.sub.11 is hydrogen or a straight or branched alkyl group of from 1 to 4 carbon atoms or ##STR2## wherein R.sub.12 is hydrogen, a straight or branched lower alkyl group of from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, benzyl or p-hydroxybenzyl; R.sub.2 is hydrogen, alkylcarbonyl wherein the alkyl moiety has from 1 to 4 carbon atoms and is straight or branched, alkoxycarbonyl wherein the alkoxy moiety has from 1 to 4 carbon atoms and is straight or branched or ##STR3## wherein R.sub.8 is hydrogen, a straight or branched lower alkyl group of from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, benzyl or p-hydroxybenzyl; and n is the integer 2 or 3; pharmaceutically acceptable salts and individual optical isomers thereof.

Abstract: Novel compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein A is methylene, ethylene or ethylidene; R.sub.1 is --C.tbd.CH or --CH.dbd.CH.sub.2 ; R.sub.2 is hydrogen or COR wherein R is hydroxy, a straight or branched alkoxy group of from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, --NR.sub.4 R.sub.5 wherein each of R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 is hydrogen or a straight or branched lower alkyl group of from 1 to 4 carbon atoms or ##STR2## wherein R.sub.6 is hydrogen, a straight or branched lower alkyl group of from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, benzyl or p-hydroxybenzyl; R.sub.a is hydrogen, ##STR3## alkylcarbonyl wherein the alkyl moiety has from 1 to 4 carbon atoms and is straight or branched, alkoxycarbonyl wherein the alkoxy moiety has from 1 to 4 carbon atoms and is straight or branched or ##STR4## wherein R.sub.7 is selected from hydrogen, a straight or branched lower alkyl group of from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, benzyl and p-hydroxybenzyl; and R.sub.b has the same meaning as defined for R.sub.a except R.sub.b is not ##STR5## and R.sub.a and R.sub.

Abstract: Novel halomethyl derivatives of amino acids of the following general structure ##STR1## wherein Y is FCH.sub.2 --, F.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --, F.sub.3 C--, ClCH.sub.2 --or Cl.sub.2 CH--; R.sub.1 is hydroxy, a straight or branched alkoxy group of from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, --NR.sub.11 R.sub.12 wherein each of R.sub.11 and R.sub.12 is hydrogen or a straight or branched lower alkyl group of from 1 to 4 carbon atoms ##STR2## wherein R.sub.5 is hydrogen, a straight or branched lower alkyl group of from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, benzyl or p-hydroxybenzyl; R.sub.2 is hydrogen, alkylcarbonyl wherein the alkyl moiety has from 1 to 4 carbon atoms and is straight or branched, alkoxycarbonyl wherein the alkoxy moiety has from 1 to 4 carbon atoms and is straight or branched or ##STR3## wherein R.sub.6 is hydrogen, a straight or branched lower alkyl group of from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, benzyl or p-hydroxybenzyl; each of R.sub.3 and R.sub.

Abstract: A method for preventing gestation in mammals comprising the administration of a 2,5-diamino-2-halomethylpentanoic acid or derivative thereof.

Abstract: Novel compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein A is methylene, ethylene or ethylidene; R.sub.1 is --C.tbd.CH or --CH.dbd.CH.sub.2 ; R.sub.2 is hydrogen or COR wherein R is hydroxy, a straight or branched alkoxy group of from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, --NR.sub.4 R.sub.5 wherein each of R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 is hydrogen or a straight or branched lower alkyl group of from 1 to 4 carbon atoms or ##STR2## wherein R.sub.6 is hydrogen, a straight or branched lower alkyl group of from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, benzyl or p-hydroxybenzyl; R.sub.a is hydrogen, ##STR3## alkylcarbonyl wherein the alkyl moiety has from 1 to 4 carbon atoms and is straight or branched, alkoxycarbonyl wherein the alkoxy moiety has from 1 to 4 carbon atoms and is straight or branched or ##STR4## wherein R.sub.7 is selected from hydrogen, a straight or branched lower alkyl group of from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, benzyl and p-hydroxybenzyl; and R.sub.b has the same meaning as defined for R.sub.a except R.sub.b is not ##STR5## and R.sub.a and R.sub.

Abstract: Novel compounds of the following general formula are useful pharmacologic agents: ##STR1## R is .[.selected from.]. hydrogen.[., alkylcarbonyl wherein the alkyl moiety contains from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alkoxycarbonyl wherein the alkoxy moiety contains from 1 to 4 carbon atoms and may be straight or branched, and ##STR2## wherein R.sub.10 is selected from hydrogen, a straight or branched lower alkyl group of from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, benzyl and p-hydroxybenzyl.].; R.sub.2 is .[.selected from.]. hydroxy.[., a straight or branched alkoxy group of from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, a lower alkylamino group wherein the alkyl moiety contains from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and ##STR3## wherein R.sub.4 is selected from hydrogen, a straight or branched lower alkyl group of from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, benzyl, and p-hydroxybenzyl.].; R.sub.3 is .[.selected from.]. hydrogen.[., chlorine, bromine, and iodine.].; [A] is .[.selected from.]. ##STR4## .[.and --CH.dbd.CH--.]. wherein R.sub.1 is .[.selected from.]. hydrogen.[.