Abstract: Disclosed are novel tricyclic compounds of the formula: and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Y is C or CH. When Y is C then Z is not present and the optional bond from Y to the C-11 carbon of the tricyclic nucleus is present. When Y is CH then Z is present and Z is H or —OH. The compounds are useful for inhibiting farnesyl protein transferase. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of formula 1.0. Also disclosed are methods of treating cancer using the compounds of formula 1.0.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula I wherein X, Y, R1-R7 are as defined herein. Compositions containing these compounds, and methods for inhibiting HCV RNA-dependent RNA polymerase and treating hepatitis C and related disorders using these compounds and compositions are also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel tricyclic compounds of the formula: and a pharmaceutically acceptable salts or solvates thereof. The compounds are useful for inhibiting farnesyl protein transferase. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of formula (I). Also disclosed are uses of the compounds of formula (I) for the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of cancer.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel tricyclic compounds represented by the formula (1.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the formula: wherein R13 represents an imidazole ring; R14 represents a carbamate, urea, amide or sulfonamide group; R8 represents H when the alkyl chain between the amide group and the R13 imidazole group is substituted, or R8 represents a substituent such as arylalkyl, heteroarylalkyl or cycloalkyl; and the remaining substituents are as defined herein. Also disclosed are compounds wherein R8 is H, and the alkyl chain between the amide group and the R13 imidazole group is unsubstituted. Also disclosed is a method of treating cancer and a method of inhibiting farnesyl protein transferase using the disclosed compounds.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of treating Malaria comprising administering an effective amount of an FPT inhibitor to a patient in need of such treatment alone or in combination with an additional antimalarial agent and/or agent for reversing antimalarial resistance.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel tricyclic compounds represented by the formula (1.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of treating Malaria comprising administering an effective amount of an FPT inhibitor to a patient in need of such treatment alone or in combination with an additional antimalarial agent and/or agent for reversing antimalarial resistance.

Abstract: The present invention discloses novel tricyclic compounds represented by the formula (1.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the formula: 1

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the formula: wherein R13 represents an imidazole ring; R14 represents a carbamate, urea, amide or sulfonamide group; R8 represents H when the alkyl chain between the amide group and the R13 imidazole group is substituted, or R8 represents a substituent such as arylalkyl, heteroarylalkyl or cycloalkyl; and the remaining substituents are as defined herein. Also disclosed are compounds wherein R8 is H, and the alkyl chain between the amide group and the R13 imidazole group is unsubstituted. Also disclosed is a method of treating cancer and a method of inhibiting farnesyl protein transferase using the disclosed compounds.

Abstract: Novel compounds of formula are disclosed. Also disclosed is a method of inhibiting farnesyl protein transferase function and therefore inhibiting the abnormal growth of cells. The method comprises administering a compound of the above formula to a biological system. In particular, the method inhibits the abnormal growth of cells in a mammal such as a human being. Also disclosed is a method of effecting an anti-allergic response by administering the compounds.

Abstract: Novel tricyclic N-cyanoimine compounds and pharmaceutical compositions of formula (1.0) ##STR1## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof, wherein a, b, c, d, R.sup.1 -R.sup.8, X and Z are defined herein. Such compounds are inhibitors of the enzyme, farnesyl protein transferase. The compounds are useful for inhibiting Ras function and therefore inhibiting the abnormal growth of cells, in a mammals such as a human.

Abstract: 2-Azolylmethyl-3-difluorobenzyloxy-2,3-dihydro-5- and 6-fluorobenzo[b]thiophen antifungally compounds, especially 2-(1H-imidazolylmethyl-3-(2',6'-difluorobenzyloxy)-2,3-dihydro-5-fluoroben zo[b]thiophene, pharmaceutical compositions containing them and their use in treating fungal infections in animals including humans are disclosed.