Abstract: The invention relates to 2-methylbenzoxazole compounds of formula I which are analogues of the DNA alkylating subunit of the duocarmycins. Compounds of formula I can be used in the synthesis of DNA alkylating agents and antibody-drug conjugates and related compounds. The 2-methylbenzoxaxole unit of formula I has advantageous properties in combining high cytotoxicity, low lipophilicity, and unusual aqueous stability, all of which are desirable for application as payloads in efficacious antibody-drug conjugates.

Abstract: This invention relates to peptidomimetic linkers and anti-body drug conjugates thereof, to pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and to their use in therapy for the prevention or treatment of cancer.

Abstract: The invention provides antibody-drug conjugates comprising an antibody conjugated to a 1-(chloromethyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[e]indole (CBI) dimer drug moiety via a linker, and methods of using the antibody-drug conjugates.

Abstract: The invention provides antibody-drug conjugates comprising an antibody conjugated to a 1-(chloromethyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[e]indole (CBI) dimer drug moiety via a linker, and methods of using the antibody-drug conjugates.

Abstract: This invention relates to peptidomimetic linkers and anti-body drug conjugates thereof, to pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and to their use in therapy for the prevention or treatment of cancer.

Abstract: This invention relates to peptidomimetic linkers and anti-body drug conjugates thereof, to pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and to their use in therapy for the prevention or treatment of cancer.

Abstract: The invention provides antibody-drug conjugates comprising an antibody conjugated to a 1-(chloromethyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[e]indole (CBI) dimer drug moiety via a linker, and methods of using the antibody-drug conjugates.

Abstract: This invention relates to peptidomimetic linkers and anti-body drug conjugates thereof, to pharmaceutical compositions containing them, and to their use in therapy for the prevention or treatment of cancer.

Abstract: The invention provides antibody-drug conjugates comprising an antibody conjugated to a 1-(chloromethyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[e]indole (CBI) dimer drug moiety via a linker, and methods of using the antibody-drug conjugates.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to nitro-1,2-dihydro-3H-benzo[e]indoles and related analogues, to their preparation, and to their use as hypoxia-selective drugs and radiosensitizers for cancer therapy, both alone or in combination with radiation and/or other anticancer drugs.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to nitro-1,2-dihydro-3H-benzo[e]indoles and related analogues, to their preparation, and to their use as hypoxia-selective drugs and radiosensitizers for cancer therapy, both alone or in combination with radiation and/or other anticancer drugs.

Abstract: A compound which is a 6-substituted seco indoline of the formula (I): wherein: X is halogen or OSO2R where R represents H or C1-5 alkyl optionally substituted with from 1 to 4 hydroxyl, acid (COOH) or amino groups which amino may be optionally substituted by one or two C1-5 alkyl groups; Y is N02, N3, NHOH, NHR, NRR, N═NR, N(O)RR, SR or SSR, where R is defined as above, but that in the case where Y is SSR or N═NR, then R can also be another moiety of formula (I); or Y is a group of formula:

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of general formula (I), wherein: X is halogen or OSO.sub.2 R, where R represents H or is unsubstituted or hydroxy-or amino-substituted lower alkyl; Y is a nitro or amine group or a substituted derivative thereof; W is selected from the structures of formulae (Ia, Ib or Ic), where E is --N.dbd. or --CH.dbd., G is O, S, or NH, and Q is either up to three of R, OR, NRR, NO.sub.2, CONHR, NHCOR or NHCONHR, or is an additional group of formulae (Ia, Ib or Ic) and HET represents a 5- or 6-membered carbocycle or heterocycle; and A and B collectively represent a fused benzene or 2-CO.sub.2 R pyrrole ring. In one embodiment, the group Y is an amine derivative substituted by a group which is a substrate for a nitroreductase or carboxypeptidase enzyme such that one of said enzymes is able to bring about removal of that group.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula (I) and (II) which may be used as anticancer drugs.

Abstract: Nitrobenzyl mustard quaternary salts of formula (I), ##STR1## and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, process for their manufacture and their chemotherapeutic use as hypoxia selective cytotoxic agents. Wherein, X represents a linker chain --CR.sub.1 R.sub.2 -- or CR.sub.1 .dbd.CR.sub.2-- (where R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are separately H, lower alkyl, phenyl or nitrophenyl; Y is halogen or OSO.sub.2 R; Q is lower alkyl (optionaly substituted with alkyl and/or ether groups and containing up to 6 carbons) or nitrophenyl; Ar represents a mono- or bicyclic aromatic unit, R is lower alkyl optionally substituted with alkyl and/or other groups, and may contain up to eight carbon atoms. Z represents one or more of the groups NO.sub.2, SO.sub.2 R, CONHR, R, OR, SR, CF.sub.3 and aza (ring --CH.dbd.replaced by --N.dbd.); with the proviso that when H-Cl or Br, Q=Me, and X=CH.sub.2 -- then Ar.noteq.2-nitrophenyl or 4-nitrophenyl.

Abstract: 2-Thioindoles (2-selenoindoles) and analogous 2-indolinethione (2-indolineselenone) and polysulfide (selenide) compounds, salts thereof, methods of production, intermediates in their production, pharmaceutical compositions containing said compounds, and methods for inhibiting protein kinase dependent disease in a mammal or treating aberrant cell growth in a mammal, using said compositions, are disclosed.

Abstract: 2-Thioindoles (2-selenoindoles) and analogous 2-indolinethione (2-indolineselenone) and polysulfide (selenide) compounds, salts thereof, methods of production, intermediates in their production, pharmaceutical compositions containing said compounds, and methods for inhibiting protein kinase dependent disease in a mammal or treating aberrant cell growth in a mammal, using said compositions, are disclosed.