Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for, and a method of, treating a hepatitis viral infection in a subject using 1-(2'-deoxy-2'-fluoro-beta-D-arabinofuranosyl)-5-ethyluracil [FEAU].

Abstract: 2'-Deoxy-2'-fluoro-.beta.-D-arabinofuranosyl nucleosides of the following structure are disclosed: ##STR1## wherein X and Y are the same or different and are hydrogen, OR.sup.3, SR.sup.3, NR.sup.3 N.sup.4 or NHacyl wherein R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are the same or different and are hydrogen, lower alkyl of 1 to 7 carbon atoms, aralkyl, or aryl;NHacyl is alkanoyl or aroylamide;R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are the same or different and are hydrogen, acyl or aroyl.

Abstract: A method for synthesizing monofluoromethyl- and difluoromethyluracil nucleosides from the corresponding thymine nucleosides is developed. These compounds which contain a partially fluorinated methyl group at the C-5 position (a new class of nucleosides) are potential antiviral and/or anticancer agents. The major features of the preparative route involve bromination of suitably protected thymine nucleosides followed by fluoride treatment.

Abstract: 2'-Deoxy-2'-fluoro-.beta.-D-arabinofuranosyl nucleosides of the following structure are disclosed: ##STR1## wherein X and Y are the same or different and are hydrogen, OR.sup.3, SR.sup.3, NR.sup.3 R.sup.4 or NHacyl wherein R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are the same or different and are hydrogen, lower alkyl of 1 to 7 carbon atoms, aralky, or aryl;NHacyl is alkanoyl or aroylamide;R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are the same or different and are hydrogen, acyl or aroyl.

Abstract: The invention relates to 5-substituted-1-(2'-deoxy-2'-substituted-beta-D-Arabinofuranoysyl) pyrimidine compounds and their use in a method for the treatment of hepatitis B viruses.

Abstract: Veterinarian composition for the treatment of herpes virus in animals comprising a pyrimidine nucleoside, or veterinarianically acceptable acid addition salte thereof, of the formula ##STR1## wherein A is OR.sup.3, SR.sup.3, NR.sup.3 R.sup.4 or NHacyl wherein R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are the same or different and are hydrogen, lower alkyl of 1 to 7 carbon atoms, aralkyl, or aryl;NHacyl is alkanoyl or aroyl amide;B is oxygen or sulfur;X is halogen, alkylsulfonyl or arylsulfonyl;Y is halogen, amino, monoalkyl- or monoaralkylamino, dialkylamino, aminomethyl, hydroxymethyl, lower alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, vinyl and substituted vinyl or ethynyl and substituted ethynyl;Z is methyne or nitrogen;R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are the same or different and are hydrogen acyl or aroyl,in a veterinarianically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: Pyrimidine nucleosides exhibiting anti-viral and anti-tumor effects have the formula ##STR1## wherein A is OR.sup.3, SR.sup.3, NR.sup.3 R.sup.4 or NHacyl wherein R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are the same or different and are hydrogen, lower alkyl of 1 to 7 carbon atoms, aralkyl, or aryl;NHacyl is alkanoyl or aroyl amide;B is oxygen or sulfur;X is halogen, alkylsulfonyl or arylsulfonyl;Y is halogen, amino, monoalkyl- or monoaralkylamino, dialkylamino, aminomethyl, hydroxymethyl, lower alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, vinyl and substituted vinyl or ethynyl and substituted ethynyl;Z is methyne or nitrogen;R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are the same or different and are hydrogen acyl or aroyl.

Abstract: There is provided a novel process for pyrimidine to pyrimidine transformations by the displacement of the 1,2,3-portion of a pyrimidine by a 1,3-ambident nucleophile. The novel process requires that the 1 and 3 nitrogens of the pyrimidine moiety be substituted. The novel process makes available, inter alia, novel uracils, simple methods of radioisotopically labeling pyrimidine nuclei, a simple and inexpensive method of preparing the important antiviral and antileukemic material pseudoisocytidine and its new active analog 2'-deoxypseudoisocytidine.

Abstract: A novel derivative of 1-.beta.-D-arabinofuranose namely the 5-fluorocytosine derivative has been prepared and found to have excellent activity against mouse leukemia.

Abstract: Pseudo-isocytidine is disclosed as well as methods and intermediates useful in its preparation. The novel compound pseudo-isocytidine, preferably the beta-anomer thereof, is an active cytostatic and anti-leukemic agent.