Abstract: The use of N-(3-methoxy-5-methylpyrazin-2-yl)-2-(4-[1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl]phenyl)pyridine-3-sulphonamide, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, in the treatment of cancer and/or pain in a warm blooded animal such as man is described.

Abstract: The use of N-(3-methoxy-5-methylpyrazin-2-yl)-2-(4-[1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl]phenyl)pyridine-3-sulphonamide, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, in the treatment of cancer and/or pain in a warm blooded animal such as man is described.

Abstract: A combination, comprising N-(3-methoxy-5-methylpyrazin-2-yl)-2-(4-[1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl]phenyl)pyridine-3-sulphonamide and an anti-mitotic cytotoxic agent.

Abstract: The invention concerns compounds of formula (I), wherein each of R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R8, R9, R10 m, n, p, X, Y and Z have any meanings defined in the description, processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in the manufacture of a medicament for use as an anti-proliferative agent in the treatment of solid tumor disease.

Abstract: The invention relates to a group of novel indole compounds of Formula (I): wherein: R1, R2, R4, R6, R6a, R7, R8, R9, R10, and A are as defined in the specification, which are useful as gonadotrophin releasing hormone antagonists. The invention also relates to pharmaceutical formulations of said compounds, methods of treatment using said compounds and to processes for the preparation of said compounds.

Abstract: The invention provides a compound of Formula (Ia), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, a process for t he preparation of a compound of Formula (1a) and pharmaceutical compositions of a compound of Formula (1a).

Abstract: The invention concerns compounds of formula (I), wherein each of R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R8, R9, R10 m, n, p, X, Y and Z have any meanings defined in the description, processes for their preparation, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in the manufacture of a medicament for use as an anti-proliferative agent in the treatment of solid tumour disease.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of formula (I) that inhibit farnesylation of gene products through inhibition of the enzyme farnesyl-protein transferase (FPTase). The invention also relates to methods of manufacturing the compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treating diseases, especially cancer, which are mediated through farnesylation.

Abstract: The invention provides a compound of Formula (Ia), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt pro-drug or solvate thereof. The invention also provides a process for the preparation of a compound of Formula (Ia), pharmaceutical compositions of a compound of Formula (Ia) and methods for the treatment or prevention of cancer comprising administering an effective amount of a compound of Formula (Ia).

Abstract: The invention provides a compound of Formula (I). Wherein R1, R2, R3, R10 and R11 have the meanings given in the description. Such compounds are predicted to cause the selective destruction of tumour vasculature. They may therefore be used to inhibit and/or reverse, and/or alleviate symptoms of angiogenesis and/or any disease state associated with angiogenesis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to inhibitors of ras farnesylation of the Formula I wherein: R1 is for example H and further values as defined in the specification; R2 is for example H and further values as defined in the specification; R3 is for example H or a substituent having values as defined in the specification; p is 0-3 in which R3 values can be the same or different; L is a linking moiety for example —CH2—NH— and further values as defined in the specification; A is selected from phenyl; naphthyl; a 5-10 membered monocyclic or bicyclic heteroaryl ring containing upto 5 heteroatoms where the heteroatoms are independently selected from O, N & S; or a —S—S— dimer thereof when R2?H; or a N-oxide or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt, prodrug or solvate thereof. Processes for their preparation their use as therapeutic agents and pharmaceutical compositions containing them.

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of formula (I) that inhibit farnesylation of gene products through inhibition of the enzyme farnesyl-protein transferase (FPTase). The invention also relates to methods of manufacturing the compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treating diseases, especially cancer, which are mediated through farnesylation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a series of CDK-inhibiting purine derivatives of structural formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt and/or prodrug form thereof, wherein: X is O, S or CHRX where RX is H or C1-14 alkyl; D is NZ1Z2 where Z1 is selected from H, C1-4 alkyl, C1-4 hydroxyalkyl, an unsubstituted or substituted aryl or heteroaryl, and an unsubstituted or substituted aralkyl or heteroaralkyl group, and Z2 is selected from an unsubstituted or substituted aryl or heteroaryl, and an unsubstituted or substituted aralkyl or heteroaralkyl group; A is selected from H, C1-4 alkyl, C1-4 alkoxy, hydroxy, CH2(CH2)nOH (n=1-4), and NRa1Ra2 where Ra1 and Ra2 are each independently H or C1-4 alkyl; B is selected from H, halo, C1-4 alkyl, C1-4 alkoxy, CF3, an optionally substituted aryl or an optionally substituted aralkyl, and a hydroxy group that may undergo a C═O tautomeric rearrangement; and Y comprises an unsubstituted or substituted 4- to 8-membered carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring, optio

Abstract: The invention provides a compound of Formula (Ia), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt. prodrug or solvate thereof. The invention also provides a process for the preparation of a compound of Formula (Ia), pharmaceutical compositions of a compound of Formula (Ia) and methods for the treatment or prevention of cancer comprising administering an effective amount of a compound of Formula (Ia).

Abstract: The present invention relates to inhibitors of ras farnesylation of Formula (1), wherein T is of Formula (1) or (2) or (3), A is aryl or heteroaryl; B is aryl or heteroaryl; X and Y represent hydrogen, or both X and Y can represent a single bond (so as to form a double bond); R1 represents a group of Formula (II) or (III), the group of Formula (II) or Formula (III) (having L or D configuration at the chiral alpha carbon in the corresponding free amino acid); R2 represents hydrogen, aryl or heteroaryl; Z represents a direct bond, methylene, ethylene, vinylene, oxy, —CH2—O— or —O—CH2—; and R3—R4, p and r are as defined in the specification or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt, prodrug or solvate thereof. Processes for their preparation, their use as therapeutic agents and pharmaceutical compositions containing them. A particular use is in cancer therapy.

Abstract: The invention provides a compound of Formula (I) wherein: R1 and R2 are independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, —CN, a hydrocarbyl group or a group of Formula (II); wherein W is aryl or a heterocyclic group, R4 is independently select from hydrogen, halogen, —OH, amino, alkanoylamino, —OPO3H2, or a hydrocarbyl group, wherein the amino group is optionally substituted by an amino acid residue and the hydroxy group is optionally esterified or two R4 groups together form an optionally substituted cyclic or heterocyclic group; X is selected from $M(y) S+—, +—O—+, —+S(O)+—, —+S(O2)+— and —+NH—; p is an integer from 0 to 4; and q is an integer from 1 to 4; R3 and R10 are independently selected from hydrogen, lower alkyl or a group of Formula (IV): wherein Y is selected from +NH+—, —$M(Y)O$M(Y)— or a bond; Z is selected from +NH+—, —+O&ngr;&mdash

Abstract: This invention relates to compounds of formula (I) that inhibit farnesylation of gene products through inhibition of the enzyme farnesyl-protein transferase (FPTase). The invention also relates to methods of manufacturing the compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treating diseases, especially cancer, which are mediated through farnesylation.

Abstract: 1 This invention relates to compounds of formula (1) that inhibit farnesylation of gene products through inhibition of the enzyme farnesyl-protein transferase (FPTase). The invention also relates to methods of manufacturing the compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treating diseases, especially cancer, which are mediated through farnesylation.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions comprising an inhibitor of ras farnesylation of formula (I) wherein, R1 is for example H and further values as defined in the specification; R2 is for example H and further values as defined in the specification; R3 is for example H or a substituent having values as defined in the specification; p is 0-3 in which R3 values can be the same or different; L is a linking moiety for example —CO—NH2— and further values as defined in the specification; A is selected from phenyl; naphthyl; a 5-10 membered monocyclic or bicyclic heteroaryl ring containing up to 5 heteroatoms where the heteroatoms are independently selected from O, N and S; or a —S—S-dimer thereof when R2=H; or an enantiomer, diastereoisomer, pharmaceutically acceptable salt, prodrug or solvate thereof together with a pharmaceutically acceptable diluent or carrier. A particular use is cancer therapy.

Abstract: The present invention relates to inhibitors of ras farnesylation of Formula (I), wherein T is of Formula (1) or (2) or (3); A is aryl or heteroaryl; B is aryl or heteroaryl; X and Y represent hydrogen, or both X and Y can represent a single bond (so as to form a double bond); R1 represents a group of Formula (II) or (III), the group of Formula (II) or Formula (III) (having L or D configuration at the chiral alpha carbon in the corresponding free amino acid); R2 represents hydrogen, aryl or heteroaryl; Z represents a direct bond, methylene, ethylene, vinylene, oxy, —CH2—O— or —O—CH2—; and R3—R4, p and r are as defined in the specification or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt, prodrug or solvate thereof. Processes for their preparation, their use as therapeutic agents and pharmaceutical compositions containing them.