Abstract: Aryl phosphate derivatives of d4T with para-bromo substitution on the aryl group show markedly increased potency as anti-HIV agents without undesirable levels of cytotoxic activity. In particular, these derivatives are potent inhibitors of HIV reverse transcriptase. In a preferred aspect of the present invention, the phosphorus of the aryl phosphate group is further substituted with an amino acid residue that may be esterified or substituted, such as a methoxy alaninyl group.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition adapted for use as a spermicide, the composition comprising a gel-microemulsion comprising an oil-in-water microemulsion and a polymeric hydrogel. The gel-microemulsion can be used in a spermicidal method. Also, a gel-microemulsion pharmaceutical composition adapted for use as a formulation base for additional therapeutic agents. Examples of additional agents include, anti-microbial agents and spermicidal agents. Such gel-microemulsions with additional therapeutic agents can be used in methods for appropriate therapeutic treatment. Also, a gel-microemulsion pharmaceutical composition that is adapted for use as both a spermicide and formulation base for anti-microbial agents to provide a dual function contraceptive/anti-microbial formulation. Method of using such a composition as a dual function contraceptive/anti-microbial formulation are also included.

Abstract: Novel aromatic and heterocyclic thiazolyl thiourea compounds, pharameutical compositions including such, and methods for their use are disclosed. The compounds are effective agents for the treatment of HIV infection, including non-nucleoside inhibitor-resistant, and multi-drug resistant strains of HIV.

Abstract: The invention provides methods for treating cancer and compounds that are useful for the treatment of tumors, as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds, and synthetic methods and intermediates useful for preparing the compounds.

Abstract: The present invention describes platinum (II) compounds and compositions useful for treating a subject with a tumor and/or inducing apoptosis in a population of cells. The present invention also describes pharmaceutical compositions containing the aforementioned inventive compound(s) in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. Additionally, the invention further provides a method of inducing apoptosis in a population of cells and a method of treating a subject with a tumor, wherein the method comprises administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of the aforementioned compound(s) or composition(s).

Abstract: Vanadium (IV) complexes containing a substituted or unsubstituted catecholate ligand, and the spermicidal activity of such compounds. Preferred compounds are vanadocene (IV) complexes containing alkyl substituted catecholate ligands.

Abstract: Vanadium compounds as anti-proliferative agents. These compounds act to disrupt mitotic and meiotic spindle formation and thus are useful to prevent cell mitosis (proliferation) and meiosis.

Abstract: The present invention describes a therapeutic method useful for treating or preventing a condition of platelet aggregation in a subject including administering a pharmaceutically effective amount of a compound or composition that inhibits JAK-3 and/or tyrosine phosphorylation of STAT-3 and inhibits thrombin induced platelet aggregation. The condition of platelet aggregation includes hematopoietic and cerbrovascular diseases.

Abstract: Novel organic arsenic compounds are described as cytotoxic agents with potent anti-tumor activity against cancer cells and particularly, with regard to human leukemic cells and breast cancer cells.

Abstract: Contraceptive activity as well as anti-viral protection can be provided by contraceptive compositions containing a pyrimidine-based nucleoside or nucleotide exhibiting spermicidal or sperm-immobilizing activity. In one example, the active ingredient contains a thymine ring (e.g. AZT) that has 5-halo, 6-alkoxy substitution. Additional improvements in anti-HIV activity for certain AZT derivatives are seen by providing the pentose ring of AZT with aryl phosphate substitution.

Abstract: Novel phenylethyl-thiourea (PHET) compounds as inhibitors of reverse transcriptase and effective agents for the treatment of HIV infection, including mutant, drug-sensitive, drug-resistant, and multi-drug resistant strains of HIV.

Abstract: Aryl phosphate derivatives of d4T with para-bromo substitution on the aryl group show markedly increased potency as anti-HIV agents without undesirable levels of cytotoxic activity. In particular, these derivatives are potent inhibitors of HIV reverse transcriptase. In a preferred aspect of the present invention, the phosphorus of the aryl phosphate group is further substituted with an amino acid residue that may be esterified or substituted, such as a methoxy alaninyl group.

Abstract: Organometallic oxovanadium (IV) complexes having potent spermicidal activity, particularly those having at least one bidentate ligand. Preferred compounds are stable oxovanadium (IV) complexes having, as ancillary ligands linked via nitrogen or oxygen-metal bonds, bis and/or mono-1,10-phenanthroline; 2,2′-bipyridyl; or 2-hydroxyacetophenone.

Abstract: A method for preventing and treating ALS by administering a phytoestrogen, preferably genistein.

Abstract: Novel tubulin binding compounds (SPIKETS) having potent tubulin depolymerization activity and inhibitory activity against tubulin polymerization. The compounds are effective agents for inhibiting cellular proliferation, for example, in cancer cells. The compounds are adapted to interact favorably with a novel SP binding pocket on tubulin, which pocket is useful for screening of anti-tubulin, anti-proliferation, and anti-cancer drugs.

Abstract: Novel pharmaceutical compositions including melamine derivatives and methods for the treatment of cancer including prostate, brain, breast, and leukemia are described. The methods are directed to administering a therapeutically effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition including melamine derivatives having potent cytotoxic activity.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula: wherein: Ra is iodo, (C1-C4)hydroxyalkyl, benzyloxy, OCF3, SCF3, SO3H, SO2F, SO2NR2R3 where R2 is hydrogen or (C1-C4)alkyl and R3 is hydrogen, (C1-C4)alkyl, or phenyl, NR2R4 where R2 is hydrogen or (C1-C4)alkyl and R4 is phenyl; or a group of the formula wherein R5 and R6 are each independently, hydrogen, (C1-C4)alkyl, or (C1-C4) perfluoroalkyl, and R7 is hydrogen, halo, hydroxy, (C1-C4)alkyl, (C1-C4)alkoxy, (C1-C4)hydroxyalkyl, or N(R2)2, where R2 is hydrogen or (C1-C4)alkyl; n is an integer of 1-4; Rb is each, independently, hydrogen, halo, hydroxy, mercapto, (C1-C4)alkyl, (C1-C4)alkoxy, (C1-C4)thioalkyl, (C1-C4)hydroxyalkyl, nitro, cyano, methylenedioxy, ethylenedioxy, COCH3, CF3, OCF3, SCF3, COOH, SO3H, SO2F, phenyl, or phenyl substituted by a group selected from halo, hydroxy, mercapto, (C1-C4)alkyl, (C1-C4) alkoxy, (C1-C4)thioalkyl, (C1-C4)hydroxyalkyl, amino, nitro, cyano, CF3, COOH, SO3H, SO2NR2R3, SO2F where R2 is H or (C1-C4)alkyl and

Abstract: A novel carbonyl-substituted quinazoline, preferably 4-(3′-bromobenzoyl)-6,7-dimethoxyquinazoline (WHI-P164), and methods for lowering blood cholesterol, including reducing total cholesterol and LDL-cholesterol levels by administration of the carbonyl quinazolines and compositions thereof.

Abstract: Novel tetrahydrofuran-epoxide compounds are described as intermediates for the preparation of non-adjacent bis-THF-acetogenins of pharmaceutical interest. Also described is a novel stereocontrolled synthesis for preparing such intermediates starting with commercially available enantiomers of glycidyl benzylether.