Abstract: Object of the invention is a process for the preparation of Metaraminol and the salts thereof, in particular its pharmaceutically acceptable salts, especially Metaraminol bi-L-tartrate. Object of the invention is also the use of a novel catalyst and a novel ligand for the synthesis of Metaraminol and its salts.

Abstract: This application provides methods and compositions for the treatment of cancer. The application provides compositions including hyaluronic acid and a chemotherapeutic agent such as irinotecan that are useful in the treatment of cancer.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of therapeutics and in particular, chemotherapy. Even more particularly, the present invention provides therapeutic strategies which reduce the toxicity or enhance the efficacy of chemotherapeutic agents. Compositions and methods of treatment and prophylaxis are also contemplated by the present invention.

Abstract: Preparation and use of synthetic monosaccharides, disaccharides, trisaccharides, tetrasaccharides and pentasaccharides useful for the preparation of synthetic heparinoids.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to treatment and prophylactic protocols for cellular disease or disorders, such as diseases and disorders associated with abnormal cellular proliferation. More particularly, the present invention provides uses of compositions comprising therapeutic antibodies and hyaluronan in the treatment or prophylaxis of cellular diseases and disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the enhancement of the efficacy of drugs, and more particularly, with overcoming the resistance of cells or organisms to drugs. In particular, the present invention provides a method for enhancing the effectiveness of a cytotoxic or anti-neoplastic agent, comprising the step of co-administering said agent with hyaluronan, wherein co-administration with hyaluronan enhances the agent's cancer cell-killing potential.

Abstract: Preparation and use of synthetic trisaccharides useful for the preparation of synthetic heparinoids.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting or effecting the activity of protein kinase activity which comprises contacting a protein kinase with a compound of formula (I) being a derivative of a furanose or pyranose form of a monosaccharide, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to treatment and prophylactic protocols for cellular diseases or disorders, such as diseases and disorders associated with abnormal cellular proliferation. More particularly, the present invention provides compositions comprising therapeutic antibodies and hyaluronan and their use in the treatment or prophylaxis of cellular diseases and disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the enhancement of the efficacy of drugs, and more particularly, with overcoming the resistance of cells or organisms to drugs. In particular, the present invention provides a method for enhancing the effectiveness of a cytotoxic or anti-neoplastic agent, comprising the step of co-administering said agent with hyaluronan, wherein co-administration with hyaluronan enhances the agent's cancer cell-killing potential.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of identifying biologically active compounds comprising: (a) designing a first library of compounds of formula (1) to scan molecular diversity wherein each compound of the library has at least two pharmacophoric groups R1 to R5 as defined below and wherein compound of the library has same number of pharmacophoric groups; (b) assaying the first library of compounds in one or more biological assay(s); and (c) designing a second library wherein each compound of the second library contains one or more additional pharmacophoric group with respect to the first library; such that the/each component of the first and second library is a compound of formula (1).

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the modulation of hyaluronan (HA) synthesis and degradation. The present invention further contemplates modulation of cellular proliferation, useful in the prophylaxis and/or treatment of inflammatory disorders including hyperproliferative conditions, such as but not limited to, cancer and psoriasis. The present invention is directed to compounds, agents, pharmaceutically active agents, medicaments, therapeutics, actives, drugs and the like which specifically target a portion of HAS which is accessible to the extracellular environment in malignant or inflammatory or proliferative cells but which portion is not accessible to the external environment in “normal” cells. A “normal” cell in this instance is a non-malignant, inflammatory or proliferative cell.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of identifying biologically active compounds comprising: (a) designing a first library of compounds of formula (1) to scan molecular diversity wherein each compound of the library has at least two pharmacophoric groups R1 to R5 as defined below and wherein compound of the library has same number of pharmacophoric groups; (b) assaying the first library of compounds in one or more biological assay(s); and (c) designing a second library wherein each compound of the second library contains one or more additional pharmacophoric group with respect to the first library; such that the/each component of the first and second library is a compound of formula (1).

Abstract: Preparation and use of synthetic disaccharides useful for the preparation of synthetic heparinoids.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the enhancement of bioavailability of chemotherapeutic agents for the treatment of disease. In particular, the present invention relates to a method of enhancing the bioavailability of a chemotherapeutic agent comprising the step of administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of hyaluronan.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting or effecting the activity of protein kinase activity which comprises contacting a protein kinase with a compound of formula (I) being a derivative of a furanose or pyranose form of a monosaccharide, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: This application provides methods and compositions for the treatment of cancer. The application provides compositions comprising hyaluronic acid and a chemotherapeutic agent such as irinotecan that are useful in the treatment of cancer.

Abstract: Preparation and use of synthetic monosaccharides, disaccharides, trisaccharides, tetrasaccharides and pentasaccharides for use in the preparation of synthetic heparinoids.

Abstract: Preparation and use of synthetic trisaccharides useful for the preparation of synthetic heparinoids.

Abstract: New compounds and methods for the preparation of combinatorial libraries of potentially biologically active compounds are based on monosaccharides of formula I being a derivative of a furanose or pyranose form of a monosaccharide, .