Abstract: The present invention relates to simple, safe, high-yield methods of synthesizing VNP40101M, 1,2-bis(methylsulfonyl)-2-(2-chloroethyl)-2-(methylaminocarbonyl)hydrazine, an anti-neoplasia agent. One particularly preferred method uses methyl chloroformamide in a one-pot reaction at elevated temperatures to provide VNP40101M in high yield.

Abstract: This invention provides a method for treating tumor in a subject comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of: (1) VNP40101M, or its equivalent; and (2) a nucleoside, or a nucleoside analog. This invention also provides a method for inhibiting tumor cell growth comprising contacting the tumor cell with effective amounts of: (1) VNP40101M, or its equivalent; and (2) a nucleoside, or a nucleoside analog. The present invention relates to the treatment of cancer, comprising administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of VNP40101M in combination with a nucleoside.

Abstract: Novel phosphate-bearing prodrugs of sulfonyl hydrazines have the formula presented below. Methods of treatment of cancer are claimed. The aforementioned prodrugs include enantiomers, stereoisomers and tautomers thereof, as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts or solvates and metabolites from all stages. The aforementioned prodrugs are preferentially activated in hypoxic tumors and can be given either alone, or in combination with other anticancer agents or with phototheraphy or radiotherapy. where R is C1-C10 alkyl or haloalkyl; R? and R? are each independently C1-C10 alkyl; and R1 is C1-C10 alkyl, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, polymorph or metabolite thereof.

Abstract: This invention provides a method to determine alkylguanyltransferase activity in a sample, comprising steps of placing the sample in an appropriate condition so that the AGT is functional; contacting the sample with an AGT Detector under conditions permitting the binding of AGT and AGTD to produce a signal; and measuring the signal, thereby determining the AGT activity in said sample. This invention provides different uses of this method.

Abstract: Novel phosphate-bearing prodrugs of sulfonyl hydrazines have the formula presented below. Pharmaceutical compositions and uses thereof in the treatment of cancer are claimed. The aforementioned prodrugs include enantiomers, stereoisomers and tautomers thereof, as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts or solvates and metabolites from all stages. The aforementioned prodrugs are preferentially activated in hypoxic tumors and can be given either alone, or in combination with other anticancer agents or with phototheraphy or radiotherapy. where R is C1-C10 alkyl or haloalkyl; R? and R? are each independently C1-C10 alkyl; R1 is CH3; and X is O; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, polymorph or metabolite thereof.

Abstract: This invention provides a method to determine alkylguanyltransferase activity in a sample, comprising steps of placing the sample in an appropriate condition so that the AGT is functional; contacting the sample with an AGT Detector under conditions permitting the binding of AGT and AGTD to produce a signal; and measuring the signal, thereby determining the AGT activity in said sample. This invention provides different uses of this method.

Abstract: This invention provides a method for treating tumor in a subject comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of: (1) VNP40101M, or its equivalent; and (2) a nucleoside, or a nucleoside analog. This invention also provides a method for inhibiting tumor cell growth comprising contacting the tumor cell with effective amounts of: (1) VNP40101M, or its equivalent; and (2) a nucleoside, or a nucleoside analog. The present invention relates to the treatment of cancer, comprising administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of VNP40101M in combination with a nucleoside.

Abstract: The present application discloses the preparation and use of attenuated tumor-targeted bacteria vectors for the delivery of one or more primary effector molecule(s) to the site of a solid tumor. The primary effector molecule(s) of the invention is used in the methods of the invention to treat a solid tumor cancer such as a carcinoma, melanoma, lymphoma, or sarcoma. The invention relates to the surprising discovery that effector molecules, which may be toxic when administered systemically to a host, can be delivered locally to tumors by attenuated tumor-targeted bacteria with reduced toxicity to the host. The application also discloses to the delivery of one or more optional effector molecule(s) (termed secondary effector molecules) which may be delivered by the attenuated tumor-targeted bacteria in conjunction with the primary effector molecule(s).

Abstract: This invention provides a method to determine alkylguanyltransferase activity in a sample, comprising steps of placing the sample in an appropriate condition so that the AGT is functional; contacting the sample with an AGT Detector under conditions permitting the binding of AGT and AGTD to produce a signal; and measuring the signal, thereby determining the AGT activity in said sample. This invention provides different uses of this method.

Abstract: Novel phosphate-bearing prodrugs of sulfonyl hydrazines have the formulas I, II, III and IV. Pharmaceutical compositions and uses thereof in the treatment of cancer are claimed. The aforementioned prodrugs include enantiomers, stereoisomers and tautomers thereof, as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts or solvates and metabolites from all stages. The aforementioned prodrugs are preferentially activated in hypoxic tumors and can be given either alone, or in combination with other anticancer agents or with phototheraphy or radiotherapy.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of treating viral or fungal infections using 3-aminopyridine-2-carboxyaldehyde thiosemicarbazone (3-AP) and 3-amino-4-methylpyridine-2-carboxaldehyde thiosemicarbazone (3-AMP) and its prodrug forms and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds.

Abstract: The present application discloses the preparation and use of attenuated tumor-targeted bacteria vectors for the delivery of one or more primary effector molecule(s) to the site of a solid tumor. The primary effector molecule(s) of the invention is used in the methods of the invention to treat a solid tumor cancer such as a carcinoma, melanoma, lymphoma, or sarcoma. The invention relates to the surprising discovery that effector molecules, which may be toxic when administered systemically to a host, can be delivered locally to tumors by attenuated tumor-targeted bacteria with reduced toxicity to the host. The application also discloses to the delivery of one or more optional effector molecule(s) (termed secondary effector molecules) which may be delivered by the attenuated tumor-targeted bacteria in conjunction with the primary effector molecule(s).

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds according to the structure (I): Where R is —CH3 or —CH2CH2Cl; R? is C1-C7 alkyl or —CH2CH2Cl; R2 or R4 is OP03H2, N02, OCO(Glu-OH), NHCO(Glu-OH), NHR7 and unassigned groups of R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 are, independently, H, F, Cl, Br, I, OH, OP03H2, OCH3, CF3, OCF3, NO2, CN, SO2CH3, SO2CF3, COCH3, COOCH3, SCH3, SFs, NH2, NHR7, N(CH3)2, OPO3H2, or a C1-C7 alkyl group with the proviso that when any two of unassigned groups of R2, R3, R4, R5 or R6 are other than H, the other two of unassigned groups of R2, R3, R4, R5 or R6 are H. R7 is H or polyglutamyl as described. Phosphoric acid and glutamic acid can be a free acid or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds according to the structure (I): Where R is —CH3 or —CH2CH2Cl; R? is C1-C7 alkyl or —CH2CH2Cl; R2 or R4 is OPO3H2, NO2, OCO(Glu-OH), NHCO(Glu-OH), NHR7 and unassigned groups of R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 are, independently H, F, Cl, Br, I, OH, OPO3H2, OCH3, CF3, OCF3, NO2, CN, SO2CH3, SO2CF3, COCH3, COOCH3, SCH3, SF5, NH2, NHR7, N(CH3)2, OPO3H2, or a C1-C7 alkyl group with the proviso that when any two of unassigned groups of R2, R3, R4, R5 or R6 are other than H, the other two of unassigned groups of R2, R3, R4, R5 or R6 are H. R7 is H or polyglutamyl as described. Phosphoric acid and glutamic acid can be a free acid or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds according to the structure (I): 1