Abstract: The invention provides heterocyclic organic compounds that inhibit bacterial DNA polymerase IIIC and type II bacterial topoisomerase. The invention further provides compounds that are useful as intermediates in the synthesis of such heterocyclic organic compounds. Syntheses and uses of such heterocyclic organic molecules are also described.

Abstract: The invention provides heterocyclic organic compounds that inhibit bacterial DNA polymerase IIIC and type II bacterial topoisomerase. The invention further provides compounds that are useful as intermediates in the synthesis of such heterocyclic organic compounds. Syntheses and uses of such heterocyclic organic molecules are also described.

Abstract: Methods of preparing N3-substituted-4-pyrimidones are disclosed. The methods include combining a 4-pyrimidone and a non-aqueous base, followed by an alkylating agent, for a time sufficient for the pyrimidone and the alkylating agent to react. Methods of preparing an N3-substituted-6-(substituted amino)uracil are also disclosed. The methods include (a) combining an N3-substituted-2-alkoxy-6-amino-4-pyrimidone with an amine compound selected from the group consisting of an amine salt and the corresponding free amine, to form a reaction mixture; and (b) heating the reaction mixture to at least 80° C. for a time sufficient for the N3-substituted-2-alkoxy-6-amino-4-pyrimidone and the amine compound to react to form the final product.

Abstract: Compounds useful for treating Gram-positive bacterial and mycoplasmal infections are disclosed. The compounds have the general formulae shown below.

Abstract: The invention relates to prodrugs of N-substituted derivatives of 6-aminouracils, 6-aminoisocytosines, guanines, and 2-aminoadenines. The N-linked substituents include an ester group that is cleaved upon administration into a subject to yield a substituent having a terminal hydroxyl group. Pharmaceutical compositions including these compounds, and methods for treating Gram-positive bacterial infections using these compounds, are also disclosed.