Abstract: The invention relates to methods of increasing the bioavailability of orally administered epothilones. Epothilones administered by the methods of the invention are sufficiently bioavailable to have a pharmacological effect. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions, pharmaceutical dosage forms, and kits for use in the methods of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 2,3-position modified epothilone derivatives, methods of preparation of the derivatives, and intermediates therefor. The compounds of the invention as 16-membered macrolides having the general structure, which have microtubule-stabilizing effects and cytotoxic activity against rapidly proliferating cells, such as, tumor cells or other hyperproliferative cellular disease.

Abstract: A microbial method for the preparation of an epothilone containing a terminal hydroxyalkyl group, comprising contacting at least one epothilone having a terminal alkyl group with an enzyme or microorganism capable of catalyzing the selective hydroxylation of said alkyl group to a hydroxyalkyl group, and effecting said hydroxylation.

Abstract: A method of treating tumors in a mammal, especially a human that have demonstrated resistance to oncology with taxane oncology agents is disclosed. The method is effective where the tumor has initially been unresponsive to taxane therapy or has developed resistance during the course of treatment. The method comprising the administration of an epothilone derivative selected from those represented by formula I: The subject epothilone derivatives are advantageous in addition to their enhanced potency and effectiveness against tumors that have demonstrated resistance to therapy with taxane oncology agents in that both are efficacious upon oral administration.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds useful in the treatment of cancer or other proliferative diseases represented by formula I: wherein: Q is selected from the group consisting of M is O, NR9, or CR10R11; X is O or NH; and the R groups are as defined, and therapeutic compositions containing them alone or in combination with other therapeutic agents useful in the treatment of cancer or other proliferative diseases.

Abstract: There are provided in accordance with the present invention two crystalline polymorphs, designated Form A and Form B, respectively, as well as mixtures thereof, of an epothilone analog represented by the formula Also provided are methods of forming the novel polymorphs, therapeutic methods utilizing them and pharmaceutical dosage forms containing them.

Abstract: A process for formulating certain epothilone analogs for parenteral administration is disclosed wherein the analog is dissolved in a mixture of at least 50% by volume tertiary-butanol in water, the mixture is lyophilized, the resulting lyophilized product is packaged in one vial with a sufficient amount of solvent comprising anhydrous ethanol and a suitable nonionic surfactant in a second vial. All steps are carried out with protection from light. In use, the contents of the second or diluent vial are added to the lyophilized product and mixed to constitute the epothilone analog and the resulting solution is diluted with a suitable diluent to produce a solution for intravenous injection containing the epothilone analog in a concentration of from about 0.1 mg/mL to about 0.9 mg/mL. A preferred surfactant is polyethoxylated castor oil and a preferred diluent is Lactated Ringer's Injection.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new, efficient processes for the preparation of 5-(2-oxazolylalkylthio)-2-azacycloalkanoylaminothiazole compounds of formula I or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein: R is alkyl, aryl or heteroaryl; R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are each independently hydrogen, alkyl, aryl or heteroaryl; R6 and R7 are each independently hydrogen, alkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, halogen, hydroxy or alkoxy; R8 is hydrogen, alkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, CONR9R10, COR11 or COOR12; R9, R10, R11 and R12 are each independently hydrogen, alkyl or aryl; m equals 0 to 5; and n equals 0 to 5, which are novel, potent inhibitors of cyclin dependent kinases (cdks). The present invention further concerns new key intermediate compounds, a quaternary ammonium salt of formula III′ and a 2-oxazolylalkyl derivative of formula IX.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds which are obtained by fermenting DSM 6773, especially epothilones A1, A2, A8, A9, B10, C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8, C9, D1, D2, D5, G1, G2, H1, H2, I1, I2, I3, I4, I5, I6 and K and trans-epothilones C1 and C2.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new, efficient processes for the preparation of 5-(2-oxazolylalkylthio)-2-arylacetylaminothiazole compounds of formula I: or a pharmnaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein: R1, R2, R4, R5, R6, R8, R9, R12 and R13 are each independently hydrogen, alkyl, aryl or heteroaryl; R3, R7, R10 and R11 are each independently hydrogen, alkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, halogen, hydroxy or alkoxy; and X is CH or N, which are novel, potent inhibitors of cyclin dependent kinases (cdks). The present invention also concerns a new process for the preparation of formylarylacetates and formylarylacetic acids.

Abstract: The present invention describes compounds of formula I and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The formula I compounds are protein kinase inhibitors and are useful in the treatment of proliferative diseases, for example, cancer, inflammation and arthritis. They may also be useful in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease, and cardiovascular disease.

Abstract: The present invention relates to epothilone derivatives, having the following formula in which the variables G, W, Q, X, Y, B1, B2, Z1, Z2, and R1-R7 are as defined herein, methods for the preparation of the derivatives and intermediates thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of intermediates useful in the synthesis of epothilone analogs by initially enzymatically degrading certain epothilone compounds to form ring-open structures containing a carboxyl group which is esterified, the hydroxyl groups on the moiety protected and the resulting compound oxidized by, e.g. ozone, to form a first intermediate. The first intermediate can be reacted with a triphenylphosphine adduct to yield a compound containing an ester group at position 1 which is subsequently hydrolyzed to form a second intermediate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the synthesis of a new class of indeno[1,2-c]pyrazol-4-ones of formula (I): that are potent inhibitors of the class of enzymes known as cyclin dependent kinases, which relate to the catalytic subunits cdk1-7 and their regulatory subunits know as cyclins A-G. This invention also provides a novel method of treating cancer or other proliferative diseases by administering a therapeutically effective amount of one of these compounds or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt form thereof. Alternatively, one can treat cancer or other proliferative diseases by administering a therapeutically effective combination of one of the compounds of the present invention and one or more other known anti-cancer or anti-proliferative agents.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods of increasing the bioavailability of orally administered epothilones. Epothilones administered by the methods of the invention are sufficiently bioavailable to have a pharmacological effect The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions, pharmaceutical dosage forms, and kits for use in the methods of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the synthesis of a novel class of pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidin-4-ones of formula (I), alternatively represented by the tautomer (II): that are potent inhibitors of the class of enzymes known as cyclin dependent kinases, which relate to the catalytic subunits cyclin dependent kinase 1-8 and their regulatory subunits know as cyclins A-H, K, N, and T. This invention also provides a novel method of treating cancer or other proliferative diseases by administering a therapeutically effective amount of one of these compounds or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt form thereof. Alternatively, one can treat cancer or other proliferative diseases by administering a therapeutically effective combination of one of the compounds of the present invention and one or more other known anti-cancer or anti-proliferative agents.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for preventing or treating alopecia induced by chemotherapy or radiotherapy by administering to a mammalian specie in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of a compound of formula I or II or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the synthesis of a novel class of pyrazolo[3,4-d]pyrimidin-4-ones of formula (I), alternatively represented by the tautomer (II): that are potent inhibitors of the class of enzymes known as cyclin dependent kinases, which relate to the catalytic subunits cyclin dependent kinase 1-8 and their regulatory subunits know as cyclins A-H, K, N, and T. This invention also provides a novel method of treating cancer or other proliferative diseases by administering a therapeutically effective amount of one of these compounds or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt form thereof. Alternatively, one can treat cancer or other proliferative diseases by administering a therapeutically effective combination of one of the compounds of the present invention and one or more other known anti-cancer or anti-proliferative agents.

Abstract: The present invention describes compounds of formula I: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, m and n are as defined in the specification. The compounds of formula I are protein kinase inhibitors and are useful in the treatment of proliferative diseases, for example, cancer, inflammation and arthritis. They may also be useful in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease, chemotherapy-induced alopecia, and cardiovascular disease.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of epothilone analogs by initially forming novel ring-opened epothilones and carrying out a macrolactamization reaction thereon. The subject process is amenable to being carried out in a single reaction vessel without isolation of the intermediate compound and provides at least about a three-fold increase in yield over prior processes for preparing the desired epothilone analogs.