Abstract: The present invention is directed to a substituted 4H-chromene represented by the Formula 1R, substantially free from the corresponding (S)-stereoisomer: The present invention also relates to the discovery that compound 1R, substantially free from the corresponding (S)-stereoisomer, is an activator of caspases and inducer of apoptosis, as well as an antivascular agent. Therefore, compound 1R, substantially free from the corresponding (S)-stereoisomer, can be used to induce cell death in a variety of clinical conditions in which uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells occurs. Compound 1R, substantially free from the corresponding (S)-stereoisomer, also can be used for the treatment of diseases due to overgrowth of vasculature, such as solid tumors and ocular neovascularization.

Abstract: The invention relates to the discovery that dibenzodiazepinone analogues have cell migration inhibiting activities on neoplastic and endothelial cells. The migration of neoplastic cells from various tumor types, such as a glioma tumor that may comprise an EGF and/or PTEN mutation, or a Ras-, Raf, or EGFR-mediated tumor, may be inhibited when contacted by the dibenzodiazepinone analogues of the present invention. The invention includes methods for inhibiting migration of a cell in a subject, by contacting a cell with a dibenzodiazepinone analogue of the present invention.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods of inhibiting growth and/or proliferation of a neoplastic cell, and methods of treating neoplasms by administration of the farnesylated dibenzodiazepinone compound of Formula I via continuous intravenous infusion.

Abstract: The invention relates to the discovery that the dibenzodiazepinone analogues have growth inhibiting activities on tumorigenic cells that are driven by expression of RAS or mutated RAS. Thus the invention includes methods for inhibiting the activity of RAS using dibenzodiazepinone analogues; methods for inhibiting the growth of a RAS driven cancer cell using dibenzodiazepinone analogues; methods for inhibiting the growth of a RAS driven cancer using dibenzodiazepinone analogues; and methods for treating a subject having a RAS driven cancer using dibenzodiazepinone analogues.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for evaluating a chemotherapeutic potential of a candidate molecule. In evaluating the candidate molecule, the candidate molecule is tested for its ability to inhibit the in vitro growth of a cancer cell; to bind a cellular receptor produced by a cancer cell, wherein said receptor, such as a peripheral benzodiazepine receptor, is produced in a greater amount by said cancer cell than by a normal cell; and to inhibit the activity of at least one protein member of the MAPK pathway. The invention further relates to dibenzodiazepinone analogues and derivatives thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods of inhibiting growth and/or proliferation of a neoplastic cell, and methods of treating neoplasms using the farnesylated dibenzodiazepinone compound of Formula I.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a substituted 4H-chromene represented by the Formula 1R, substantially free from the corresponding (S)-stereoisomer: The present invention also relates to the discovery that compound 1R, substantially free from the corresponding (S)-stereoisomer, is an activator of caspases and inducer of apoptosis, as well as an antivascular agent. Therefore, compound 1R, substantially free from the corresponding (S)-stereoisomer, can be used to induce cell death in a variety of clinical conditions in which uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells occurs. Compound 1R, substantially free from the corresponding (S)-stereoisomer, also can be used for the treatment of diseases due to overgrowth of vasculature, such as solid tumors and ocular neovascularization.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods of inhibiting growth and/or proliferation of a neoplastic cell, and methods of treating neoplasms by administration of the farnesylated dibenzodiazepinone compound of Formula I via continuous intravenous infusion.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods of inhibiting growth and/or proliferation of a neoplastic cell, and methods of treating neoplasms using the farnesylated dibenzodiazepinone compound of Formula I.

Abstract: In the treatment of cancer, troxacitabine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt can be effectively administered to a host having a tumor by continuous infusion for a period of at least 72 hours, wherein said amount is sufficient to provide tumor reduction.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel method for treating leukemia and more particularly acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) in a host comprising administering to the host a therapeutically effective amount of a compound having the formula I: 1

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel method for treating leukemia and more particularly acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) in a host comprising administering to the host a therapeutically effective amount of a compound having the formula I: wherein B is cytosine or 5-fluorocytosine and R is selected from the group comprising H, monophosphate, diphosphate, triphosphate, carbonyl substituted with a C1-6 alkyl, C2-6 alkenyl, C2-6 alkynyl, C6-10 aryl, and wherein each Rc is independently selected from the group comprising H, C1-6 alkyl, C2-6 alkynyl, C2-6 alkynyl and an hydroxy protecting group; and wherein said compound is substantially in the form of the (−) enantiomer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel method for treating leukemia and more particularly acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) in a host comprising administering to the host a therapeutically effective amount of a compound having the formula I: wherein B is cytosine or 5-fluorocytosine and R is selected from the group comprising H, monophosphate, diphosphate, triphosphate, carbonyl substituted with a C1-6 alkyl, C2-6 alkenyl, C2-6 alkynyl, C6-10 aryl, and wherein each Rc is independently selected from the group comprising H, C1-6 alkyl, C2-6 alkenyl, C2-6 alkynyl and an hydroxy protecting group; and wherein said compound is substantially in the form of the (−) enantiomer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel method for treating leukemia and more particularly acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) in a host comprising administering to the host a therapeutically effective amount of a compound having the formula I: 1