Abstract: Conformationally restricted polyamine compounds useful in treatment of cancer and other diseases marked by abnormal cell proliferation are disclosed. Improved methods of synthesizing such compounds are also disclosed. In one method of the invention, a carbene-bearing or carbene equivalent-bearing compound is reacted with the double bond of an alkene compound to form a cyclopropyl ring as the first step in the synthesis.

Abstract: Novel conformationally restricted polyamine analogs are provided, as well as compositions comprising these novel polyamine analogs. Methods of using the novel polyamine analogs in treatment of diseases such as cancer are also provided. Also provided is a method of delivering these analogs specifically to tumor cells by covalently attaching polyamine analogs to porphyrin compounds, along with novel polyamine-porphyrin covalent conjugates.

Abstract: Porphyrin-polyamine conjugate compounds are disclosed which have anticancer and antitumor effects. The porphyrin moiety selectively localizes in tumors, while the polyamine moiety serves as a cytotoxic agent. Methods of making and using the porphyrin-polyamine conjugate compounds are also disclosed.

Abstract: Conformationally restricted polyamine compounds useful in treatment of cancer and other diseases marked by abnormal cell proliferation are disclosed. Improved methods of synthesizing such compounds are also disclosed. In one method of the invention, a carbene-bearing or carbene equivalent-bearing compound is reacted with the double bond of an alkene compound to form a cyclopropyl ring as the first step in the synthesis.

Abstract: Novel cyclic polyamine compounds of the form where A1, each A2 (if present), and A3 are independently selected from C1-C8 alkyl, where each Y is independently selected from H or C1-C4 alkyl, where M is selected from C1-C4 alkyl, where k is 0, 2, or 3, and where R is selected from C1-C32 alkyl, as well as all stereoisomers and salts thereof, are disclosed. Additional compounds where k is 1 and A2 is independently selected from C1-C3 alkyl or C5-C8 alkyl are also disclosed. Cyclic polyamines, where the amide group is reduced to a secondary amino group, and various derivatives of these compounds, are also described. Synthetic methods for the compounds are described. The compounds are useful for treating diseases caused by uncontrolled proliferation of cells, such as cancer, especially prostate cancer, and for inducing intracellular ATP hydrolysis for treatment of other disorders.

Abstract: Oligoamine compounds with anti-cancer and anti-proliferative activity are provided, as well as methods for making and using the compounds. The compounds are shown to be active against prostate cancer cell lines and against prostate cancer tumors in mice. The compounds are also useful in treatment of breast cancer and other cancers.

Abstract: Novel cyclic polyamine compounds of the form 1