Abstract: Novel compounds and pharmaceutical compositions are disclosed which are inhibitors of the enzyme, farnesyl protein transferase. Also disclosed is a method of inhibiting Ras function and therefore inhibiting the abnormal growth of cells. The method comprises administering the novel aminooxyamide compound to a biological system. In particular, the method inhibits the abnormal growth of cells in a mammals such as a human.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the formula: 1

Abstract: Novel tricyclic sulfonamide compounds and pharmaceutical compositions are disclosed which are inhibitors of the enzyme, farnesyl protein transferase. Also disclosed is a method of inhibiting Ras function and therefore inhibiting the abnormal growth of cells. The method comprises administering the novel sulfonamide compound to a biological system. In particular, the method inhibits the abnormal growth of cells in a mammals such as a human.

Abstract: Novel compounds of the formula: are disclosed. In Formula 1.0 a represents N or NO, R1 and R3 are halo, R2 and R4 are independently H or halo provided that at least one is H, X is C, CH or N, and R represents a cycloalkyl or a heterocycloalkyl ring that is substitued. Also disclosed are methods of inhibiting farnesyl protein transferase and methods for treating tumor cells.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting Ras function and therefore inhibiting the abnormal growth of cells is disclosed. The method comprises the administration of a compound of Formula 1.

Abstract: Novel compounds of the formula: are disclosed. Compounds of Formula 1.0 are represented by the compounds of formulas: wherein R1, R3 and R4 are each independently selected from halo. Also disclosed are methods of inhibiting farnesyl protein transferase and the growth of abnormal cells, such as tumor cells.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the formula: wherein R13 represents an imidazole ring; R14 represents a carbamate, urea, amide or sulfonamide group; R8 represents H when the alkyl chain between the amide group and the R13 imidazole group is substituted, or R8 represents a substituent such as arylalkyl, heteroarylalkyl or cycloalkyl; and the remaining substituents are as defined herein. Also disclosed are compounds wherein R8 is H, and the alkyl chain between the amide group and the R13 imidazole group is unsubstituted. Also disclosed is a method of treating cancer and a method of inhibiting farnesyl protein transferase using the disclosed compounds.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting Ras function and therefore inhibiting the abnormal growth of cells is disclosed. The method comprises the administration of a compound of Formula 1.0: to a biological system. In particular, the method inhibits the abnormal growth of cells in a mammal such as a human being. Novel compounds of the formulas 5.0, 5.1 and 5.2, wherein R is —C(R20)(R21)(R46), and 5.3, 5.3A and 5.3B, wherein R is —N(R25)(R48), are disclosed. Also disclosed are processes for making 3-substituted compounds of Formulas 5.0, 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3. Further disclosed are novel compounds which are intermediates in the process for making 3-substituted compounds of Formulas 5.0, 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the formula: wherein R8 represents a cyclic moiety to which is bound an imodazolylalkyl group; R9 represents a carbamate, urea, amide or sulfonamide group; and the remaining substituents are as defined herein. Also disclosed is a method of treating cancer and a method of inhibiting farnesyl protein transferase using the disclosed compounds.

Abstract: Novel compounds of the formula: 1

Abstract: Methods are provided for treating proliferative diseases, especially cancers, comprising administering (1) a farnesyl protein transferase inhibitor in conjunction with (2) an antineoplastic agent and/or radiation therapy.

Abstract: Novel compounds of the formula: 1

Abstract: A method of inhibiting Ras function and therefore inhibiting cellular growth is disclosed. The method comprises the administration of a compound of Formula 1.0 Also disclosed are novel compounds of the formulas: Also disclosed are processes for making 3-substituted compounds of the Formulas 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3. Further disclosed are novel compounds which are intermediates in the processes for making the 3-substituted compounds of Formulas 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, Y, A, B, X, a, b, c, d, v, and w are as described herein. The compounds of formula (1.0) are useful for inhibiting tumor growth.

Abstract: Novel compounds of the formula: 1

Abstract: Novel compounds of the formula: 1

Abstract: An adjustable rotating shaft guard includes a base, a first guard half, and a second guard half. A bottom of the first and second guard halves are retained by the base such that they contact each other to fully cover a rotating shaft or coupler. A half sleeve preferably extends outward from at least one end of the first and second guard halves. Preferably, the top of each guard half is fastened to each other. The first and second guard halves are preferably fabricated from a high impact plastic. The bottom area of the first and second guard halves preferably have a plurality of cutting lines which provide a reference for sawing to a specific height. The half sleeves also have a plurality of cutting lines which provide a reference for sawing to a specific length. In a second embodiment, an adjustable rotating shaft guard includes a first sleeve guard half, a second sleeve guard half and two sets of two end cap halves.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting Ras function and therefore inhibiting the abnormal growth of cells is disclosed. The method comprises the administration of a compound of Formula 1.0: to a biological system. In particular, the method inhibits the abnormal growth of cells in a mammal such as a human being. Novel compounds of the formulas 5.1 and 5.2 are disclosed.

Abstract: Novel compounds of the formula: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof, wherein: a represents N or NO−; R1 and R3 are the same or different and each represents halo; R2 and R4 are the same or different and each is selected from H and halo, provided that at least one of R2 and R4 is H; T is a substituent selected from SO2R or: Z is O or S; n is zero or an integer from 1 to 6; R is alkyl, aryl, arylalkyl, heteroaryl, heteroarylalkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, or N(R5)2; R5 is H, alkyl, aryl, heteroaryl or cycloalkyl. Also disclosed are methods of inhibiting farnesyl protein transferase and methods for treating tumor cells.

Abstract: Novel compounds of the formula: are disclosed. Compounds of Formula 1.0 are represented by the compounds of formulas: wherein R1, R3 and R4 are each independently selected from halo. Also disclosed are methods of inhibiting farnesyl protein transferase and the growth of abnormal cells, such as tumor cells.