Abstract: 2'-Deoxy-4'-thio-ribonucleosides, intermediates in their production, and their use as antiviral and anticancer agents are disclosed.

Abstract: The specification discloses the compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein (a) --CH.sub.2 Ar represents ##STR2## in which R.sub.1 represents hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkoxy, benzyloxy, hydroxy or trifluoromethyl; and R.sub.2 represents hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkoxy, benzyloxy, hydroxy or trifluoromethyl; provided that R.sub.2 represents hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkyl if R.sub.1 represents trifluoromethyl, or that R.sub.1 represents hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkyl if R.sub.2 represents trifluoromethyl; or(b) --CH.sub.2 Ar represents ##STR3## in which X represents sulfur or oxygen and in which attachment to the thiophene or furan ring is at the 2- or 3-position; and tautomers thereof; as purine nucleoside phosphorylase inhibitors.

Abstract: 2',3'-dideoxy-4'-thioribonucleosides useful as antiviral agents in the treatment and prevention of AIDS are disclosed. In accordance with one aspect of the invention there are provided compounds of the formula ##STR1## where X.dbd.H, N.sub.3 or F, and B is a member selected from the group consisting of pyrimidine, 5-azapyrimidine, 6-azapyrimidine, 3-deazapyrimidine, purine, 3-deazapurine, 7-deazapurine, 8-azapurine, and 2-azapurine bases. The intermediate 1-O-acetyl-5-O-t-butyldiphenylsilyl-4-thio-2,3-dideoxyribofuranose is useful in the production of certain of the 2',3'-dideoxy-4'-thioribonucleosides. Other intermediates include the 4-thio-2,3-dideoxyribofuranose having different hydroxyl protecting groups and leaving groups.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to certain 2'-fluoro, 2-substituted purine nucleosides which are toxic to cancerous cell lines.

Abstract: Disclosed is a compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is H, NH.sub.2, or OCH.sub.3, R.sup.2 is an optionally substituted cyclic group optionally containing one or more heteroatoms, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are independently H or C.sub.1-4 alkyl, m is 0-4, n is 0-6, p is 0.1, X is CN, CSNH.sub.2, PO(OH).sub.2, COOH, SO.sub.2 NH.sub.2, NH.sub.2, OH, CNHNH.sub.2, tetrazole, triazole, or COR.sup.5 where R.sup.5 is C.sub.1-4 alkyl, CF.sub.3, NH.sub.2, or OC.sub.1-4 alkyl, and Y is O or NH that is useful as a pharmaceutical.

Abstract: 2'3'-dideoxy-4'-thioribonucleosides useful as antiviral agents in the treatment and prevention of AIDS are disclosed. In accordance with one aspect of the invention there are provided compounds of the formula ##STR1## where X=H, N.sub.3 or F, and B is a member selected from the group consisting of pyrimidine, 5-azapyrimidine, 6-azapyrimidine, 3-deazapyrimidine, purine, 3-deazapurine, 7-deazapurine, 8-azapurine, and 2-azapurine bases.The intermediate 1-O-acetyl-5-O-t-butyldiphenylsilyl-4-thio-2,3-dideoxyribofuranose useful in the production of certain of the 2',3'-dideoxy-4'-thioribonucleosides is also disclosed.

Abstract: Substituted 1-(benzyloxy)adenosines and the use of substituted 1-(benzyloxy)adenosines and adenosine-N.sup.1 -oxides in the prevention and treatment of vaccinia virus infections are disclosed.

Abstract: There are disclosed nucleosides having Formula I: ##STR1## wherein R is H or acyl. These compounds have anticancer activity.

Abstract: Disclosed is a compound containing a 2-amino-7-(substituted methyl)-3H,5H-pyrrolo[3,2-d]pyrimidin-4-one wherein substituted methyl is --CH.sub.2 --R wherein R is an optionally substituted alicyclic group, a pharmaceutical composition containing the compound, and a method for the selective suppression of mammalian T-cell function without diminished effect on humoral immunity which involves administering the composition to a mammal.

Abstract: Disclosed is a compound containing a 2-amino-7-(substituted methyl)-3H,5H-pyrrolo[3,2-d]pyrimidin-4-one wherein substituted methyl is --CH.sub.2 --R wherein R is an optionally substituted heteroalicyclic group, a pharmaceutical composition containing the compound, and a method for the selective suppression of mammalian T-cell function without diminished effect on humoral immunity which involves administering the composition to a mammal.

Abstract: Disclosed is a compound containing a 2-amino-7-(substituted methyl)-3H,5H-pyrrolo[3,2-d]pyrimidin-4-one wherein substituted methyl is --CH.sub.2 --R wherein R is optionally substituted pyridinyl, a pharmaceutical composition containing the compound, and a method for the selective suppression of mammalian T-cell function without diminished effect on humoral immunity which involves administering the composition to a mammal.

Abstract: Disclosed is a compound containing 2-amino-7-(R)-3H,5H-pyrrolo[3,2-d]pyrimidin-4-one wherein R is optionally substituted cyclohexenyl or cyclohexyl, a pharmaceutical composition containing the compound, and a method for the selective suppresion of mammalian T-cell function without diminished effect on humoral immunity which involves administering the composition to a mammal.

Abstract: In accordance with this invention, there are provided 5'-deoxy-5'-substituted adenosines having the formula ##STR1## wherein X is a member selected from the group consisting of NH, NCH.sub.3, S, or ##STR2## n is an integer from 2-4; and Z is a member selected from the group consisting of: ##STR3## provided that when X is NH, S or CH.sub.3 --S .sym., then Z is not ONH.sub.2. These compounds show activity as inhibitors of AdoMet-DC.

Abstract: Fluorescent analogs of biologically active coenzymes are made by reaction of certain adenine-containing coenzymes with acetaldehyde. The reaction products retain a substantial portion of their biologic activity and are fluorescent in the visible range under ultraviolet illumination.