Abstract: Disclosed herein are novel platinum-based analogs possessing two nitrile substituent groups (bis-nitrile) covalently-bonded to the platinum. Also disclosed herein are the reaction schemes for the synthesis of said platinum complexes, as well as quantitative in vitro IC50 data.

Abstract: The novel C7-modified camptothecin analogs, and pharmaceutically-acceptable salts thereof, of the present invention: (i) possess potent antitumor activity (i.e., in nanomolar or subnanomolar concentrations) for inhibiting the growth of human and animal tumor cells in vitro; (ii) are potent inhibition of Topoisomerase I; (iii) lack of susceptibility to MDR/MRP drug resistance; (iv) require no metabolic drug activation: (v) lack glucuronidation of the A-ring or B-ring; (vi) reduce drug-binding affinity to plasma proteins; (vii) maintain lactone stability; (viii) maintain drug potency; and (ix) possess a low molecular weight (e.g., MW<600).

Abstract: The novel C10-modified camptothecin analogs, and pharmaceutically-acceptable salts thereof, of the present invention: (i) possess potent antitumor activity (i.e., in nanomolar or subnanomolar concentrations) for inhibiting the growth of human and animal tumor cells in vitro; (ii) are potent inhibition of Topoisomerase I; (iii) lack of susceptibility to MDR/MRP drug resistance; (iv) require no metabolic drug activation: (v) lack glucuronidation of the A-ring or B-ring; (vi) reduce drug-binding affinity to plasma proteins; (vii) maintain lactone stability; (viii) maintain drug potency; and (ix) possess a low molecular weight (e.g., MW<600).

Abstract: The novel C10-modified camptothecin analogs, and pharmaceutically-acceptable salts thereof, of the present invention: (i) possess potent antitumor activity (i.e., in nanomolar or subnanomolar concentrations) for inhibiting the growth of human and animal tumor cells in vitro; (ii) are potent inhibition of Topoisomerase I; (iii) lack of susceptibility to MDR/MRP drug resistance; (iv) require no metabolic drug activation: (v) lack glucuronidation of the A-ring or B-ring; (vi) reduce drug-binding affinity to plasma proteins; (vii) maintain lactone stability; (viii) maintain drug potency; and (ix) possess a low molecular weight (e.g., MW<600).

Abstract: The novel C7-modified camptothecin analogs, and pharmaceutically-acceptable salts thereof, of the present invention: (i) possess potent antitumor activity (i.e., in nanomolar or subnanomolar concentrations) for inhibiting the growth of human and animal tumor cells in vitro; (ii) are potent inhibition of Topoisomerase I; (iii) lack of susceptibility to MDR/MRP drug resistance; (iv) require no metabolic drug activation: (v) lack glucuronidation of the A-ring or B-ring; (vi) reduce drug-binding affinity to plasma proteins; (vii) maintain lactone stability; (viii) maintain drug potency; and (ix) possess a low molecular weight (e.g., MW<600).

Abstract: Disclosed herein are novel platinum-based analogs possessing two nitrile substituent groups (bis-nitrile) covalently-bonded to the platinum. Also disclosed herein are the reaction schemes for the synthesis of said platinum complexes, as well as quantitative in vitro IC50 data.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are novel platinum-based complexes possessing one nitrile substituent group (mononitrile) covalently-bonded to the platinum, one or more nitrogen donor ligands capable of forming hydrogen bonds with the bases in DNA or RNA and leaving groups (i.e., L1 and L2 )which can be hydrolyzed iii vivo to active species, which can then form coordinate adducts with DNA or RNA at the Guanine or Adenine bases thereof. Also disclosed herein are the reaction schemes for the synthesis of said platinum complexes, as well as methods of treatment of various types of cancer by the administration of a pharmaceutically-effective dose of said novel platinum complexes.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for reducing, preventing, mitigating, and/or delaying the onset of, attenuating the severity of, and/or hastening the resolution of, for example, one or more chemotherapy-associated toxicities in a subject receiving one or more chemotherapeutic agents.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are novel platinum-based analogs with a single substituted imine ligand: R7RC?NR8, wherein the R7RC?NR8 functional group is covalently bonded to the platinum through nitrogen. The analogs also have nitrogen donor ligands capable of forming hydrogen bonds with the bases in DNA or RNA, and one or more leaving groups which can be displaced by water, hydroxide ions or other nucleophiles, which is thought to form active species in vivo, and then, form cross-linked complexes between nucleic acid strands, principally between purines in DNA (or RNA), i.e., at the Guanine or Adenine bases, thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are novel platinum-based analogs with a single substituted azole ligand: RN?NR7, wherein the RN?NR7 functional group is covalently bonded to the platinum through nitrogen of NR7. The analogs also have nitrogen donor ligands capable of forming hydrogen bonds with the bases in DNA or RNA, and one or more leaving groups which can be displaced by water, hydroxide ions or other nucleophiles, which is thought to form active species in vivo, and then, form cross-linked complexes between nucleic acid strands, principally between purines in DNA (or RNA), i.e., at the Guanine or Adenine bases, thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are novel platinum-based complexes possessing one nitrile substituent group (mononitrile) covalently-bonded to the platinum, one or more nitrogen donor ligands capable of forming hydrogen bonds with the bases in DNA or RNA and leaving groups (i.e., L1 and L2) which can be hydrolyzed in vivo to active species, which can then form coordinate adducts with DNA or RNA at the Guanine or Adenine bases thereof. Also disclosed herein are the reaction schemes for the synthesis of said platinum complexes, as well as methods of treatment of various types of cancer by the administration of a pharmaceutically-effective dose of said novel platinum complexes.

Abstract: This invention relates to pharmaceutically elegant formulations of highly lipophilic camptothecin derivatives.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of treating patients who are receiving dialysis treatments. The method includes administering to a patient in need of treatment an effective amount of a thiol or reducible disulfide compound according to the formula set forth in the specification.

Abstract: A method of reducing the risks of lymphedema, particularly secondary lymphedema associated with surgery or radiotherapy is disclosed. The method of this invention includes administering effective amounts of specific sulfur-containing drug agents according to Formula I herein to a patient at risk of developing lymphedema.

Abstract: Novel compositions and formulations are disclosed that have use as toxicity-reducing agents for various chemotherapeutic agents and as treatment for certain diseases and conditions. The compositions of matter are amino acid and peptide heteroconjugated disulfides of 2-mercaptoethane sulfonate sodium.

Abstract: This invention provides for pharmaceutical formulations of compounds that are useful as protective agents when administered to patients also receiving anti-infective drugs, such as antimicrobials, antifungals, or antivirals. The invention also includes methods of reducing the toxicity of various anti-infective agents by administering an effective amount of the protective agent to a patient receiving one or more anti-infective agents. The compounds that are useful as protective agents have either a sulfhydryl moiety or are reducible disulfides.