Abstract: Compounds of general formula (I) wherein: n is an integer from 2 to 7 included; Z.sup.-m is an anion selected from chloride, bromide, iodide, nitrate, sulfate; m is the integer 1 or 2. Said compounds have antitumour activity.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a method and an analytical device for the simultaneous detection of at least two organisms selected from the group consisting of Chlamydia trachomatis (CT), Neisseria gonorrhea (NG), and Mycoplasma (M) from a single specimen.

Abstract: In the search for novel heteroanalogs of anthracendiones, 6,9-bis?(2-aminoethyl)amino!benzo?g!isoquinoline-5,10-dione dimaleate salt (BBR 2778), was selected as the most promising compound. New methods of synthesis produce the compound in purity greater than 99%.

Abstract: The use of glutathione (GSH) as chemoprotective agent against neurotoxicity induced by antitumor drugs active on the mitotic fuse is herein described.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein Ra, Rb, B and D have the meanings reported in the disclosure, processes for making the same, and methods of using the same in the treatment of asthma and/or inflammation of the respiratory tract are disclosed.

Abstract: This invention is directed to 2-aminoalkyl-5-aminoalkylamino substituted isoquino[8,7,6-cd]indazole-6-(2H)-ones and to 2-aminoalkyl-5-aminoalkylamino substituted-isoquino[5,6,7-cd]indazole-6(2H)-ones. These compounds have been shown to have antitumor activity.

Abstract: This invention is directed to heteroannulated indazoles namely to 2,5-disubstituted quinolino-, isoquinolino-, phthalazino-, and quinoxalino- annulated indazole-6(2H)-ones and related mono N-oxides.These compounds have been shown to have antitumor activity.

Abstract: In the search for novel heteroanalogs of anthracenediones, 6,9-bis[(2-aminoethyl-amino]-benzo[g]isoquinoline-5,10-dione dimaleate (BBR 2778), was selected as the most promising compound. Toxicological studies indicate that BBR 2778 is not cardiotoxic.

Abstract: A method of rescuing healthy cells of a cancer patient being treated with antipyrimidine antitumor compounds, or related compounds. Rescue is accomplished by administering UDPG after administering the antipyrimidine antitumor compound preferably with BAU administration.

Abstract: This invention is directed to 2-aminoalkyl-5-aminoalkylamino substituted isoquino [8,7,6-cd]indazole-6-(2H)-ones and to 2-aminoalkyl-5-aminoalkylamino substituted-isoquino [5,6,7-cd] indazole-6(2H)-ones. These compounds have been shown to have antitumor activity.

Abstract: In the search for novel heteroanalogs of anthracendiones, 6,9-bis[(2-aminoethyl)amino]benzo[g]isoquinoline-5,10-dione dimaleate salt (BBR 2778), was selected as the most promising compound. New methods of synthesis produce the compound in purity greater than 99%.

Abstract: A method of rescuing healthy cells of a cancer patient being treated with antipyrimidine antitumor compounds, or related compounds. Rescue is accomplished by administering UDPG after administering the antipyrimidine antitumor compound preferably with BAU administration.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein A, Y, X, B and D are described in the specification are disclosed. The compounds possess activity in treating asthma and other pathologies of the respiratory tract.

Abstract: Diphosphonic acids of formula (I) are useful as antitumor agents.

Abstract: Diphosphonic acids of formula (I) are disclosed. These compounds are useful as antitumor agents.

Abstract: The invention concerns a coordination complexes with R.sup.111 as central metal attached to a heterocyclic ligand in the apical position trans to a sulfoxide and their pharmaceutical compositions useful in antitumor therapy either alone or in combination with platinum complexes.

Abstract: A selective and high yield process for S-acylating glutathione, comprising the eaction between glutathione and an acyl chloride or a carboxylic anhydride in trifluoroacetic acid is described.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R is an alkyl group; R.sub.1 is a cyano, carboxy, alkoxycarbonyl or hydroxylaminocarbonyl group; R.sub.2 is substituted or unsubstituted phenyl (C.sub.3 -C.sub.7)-cycloalkyl, .alpha.-, .beta.- or .gamma.-pyridyl or a benzoheteroxcyclic ring; R.sub.3 is carboxy or carboalkoxy; Y is a group of the formula --COOX; --NHCOA; --NCO; --COA; --CONHOR.sub.e ; --OCOA; A; --COCH.sub.2 COR.sub.f ; --NHCSA; --OCSA; (a); X is hydrogen, alkyl or succinimidyl group; A is a cyclic or acyclic amino group; and n is 1 or 2; having pharmacological characteristics which render them useful in the treatment of inflammatory conditions of the respiratory tract and asthmatic conditions.

Abstract: Diphosphonic acids of formula (I), wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; (A) is hydrogen, halogen, hydroxy or C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl; (B) is a bond, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkylene chain, a cycloalkylalkylene chain, an alkylene chain substituted by cyclohexyl or cyclopentyl groups, or an aralkyl chain, an alkyl chain containing an heteroatom (O, S or N--CH.sub.3) or an ureido residue --(CH.sub.2).sub.nl --NHCONH--(CH.sub.2).sub.n --with n ranging from 1 to 5, R.sub.3 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.9 alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl, benzyl, phenyl or p-methoxybenzyl; (C) is C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl, phenyl or an aralkyl chain; R.sub.4 is hudrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl or an amino group optionally substituted by alkyl, phenyl, benzyl, p-methoxybenzyl, acyl, amminoacidic or peptide groups; R.sub.5 and R.sub.6 are 2-haloethyl or together form a 1-aziridinyl residue, are useful as antitumor agent.