Abstract: Objects of the present invention are novel ureido derivatives of naphthalensulfonic acids, pharmaceutical compositions comprising such derivatives, a process for the preparation thereof and the use of said derivatives as medications, in particular in the treatment of HIV infections.

Abstract: Compounds which are ?-halogenoacryloyl distamycin derivatives of formula (I) wherein R1 is a bromine or chlorine atom; R2 is a distamycin or distamycin-like framework as set forth in the specification; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; are cytotoxic agents particularly effective in the treatment of tumors over expressing GSH/GSTs system and which are poorly responsive or even resistant to conventional antitumor therapies.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition and a product which includes an acryloyl distamycin derivative, an antimicrotubule agent and/or an antimetabolite useful in the treatment of tumors.

Abstract: The present invention provides the combined use of acryloyl distamycin derivatives, in particular ?-bromo- and -?-chloro-acryloyl distamycin derivatives of formula (I), as set forth in the specification, and an antineoplastic topoisomerase I or II inhibitor, in the treatment of tumors. Also provided is the use of the said combinations in the treatment or prevention of metastasis or in the treatment of tumors by inhibitor of angiogenesis.

Abstract: The present invention provides the combined use of acryloyl distamycin derivatives, in particular ?-bromo- and ?-chloro-acryloyl distamycin derivatives of formula (I), as set forth in the specification, and a protein kinase (serine/threonine and tyrosine kinases) inhibitor, in the treatment of tumors. Also provided is the use of the said combinations in the treatment or prevention of metastasis or in the treatment of tumors by inhibition of angiogenesis.

Abstract: Compounds which are ?-halogenoacryloyl distamycin derivatives of formula (I) wherein R1 is a bromine or chlorine atom; R2 is a distamycin or distamycin-like framework as set forth in the specification; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; are cytotoxic agents particularly effective in the treatment of tumors over expressing GSH/GSTs system and which are poorly responsive or even resistant to conventional antitumor therapies.

Abstract: Novel propanoic acid derivatives are integrin receptor antagonists or inhibitors, in particular of the avb3 integrin receptor. The compounds of the invention are for instance useful for the treatment of solid tumors by inhibition of angiogenic growth of tumor vessel network, thus promoting tumor regression, inhibition of metastatic spread, thus avoiding cancer metastases, inhibition of bone resorption, thus controlling osteoporosis, inhibition of smooth muscle cells migration into neointima, thus blocking restenosis after percutaneous coronary angioplasty and the treatment of other pathological conditions mediated by cell adhesion, cell migration or angiogenesis such e.g. diabetic retinopaty, rheumatoid arthritis and inflammation.

Abstract: A process for preparing distamycin derivatives possessing antitumor activity, by starting from distamycin A itself, is described.

Abstract: The present invention refers to distamycin and derivatives thereof, such as bromo- or chloro-acryloyl derivatives of distamycin, which are conjugated with glutathione, to a process for their preparation and to pharmaceutical compositions thereof. The compounds of the invention are endowed with a remarkable antitumor activity and are thus useful in therapy in the treatment of cancer.

Abstract: Compounds which are acryloyl substituted distamycin derivatives of formula (I) wherein: n is 2, 3 or 4; m is 1 or 2; X and Y are the same or different and are selected, independently for each heterocyclic ring of the polyetherocyclic chain, from N and CH; R1 and R2, which are the same or different, are selected from hydrogen, halogen, and C1-C4 alkyl; R3 is hydrogen or halogen; B is selected from (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g) and —C≡N; wherein R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R10, R11, and R12 are, independently from each other, hydrogen or C1-C4 alkyl; and R9 is hydrogen or hydroxy, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; provided that a) at least one of R4, R5 and R6 is alkyl b) at least one of the heterocyclic rings within the polyheterocyclic chain is other than pyrole; and c) X and Y are not both N for the same heterocyclic ring; are useful as antitumor agents.

Abstract: The present invention provides the combined use of acryloyl distamycin derivatives, in particular &agr;-bromo- and -&agr;-chloro-acryloyl distamycin derivatives of formula (I), as set forth in the specification, antimicrotubule agents and/or an antimetabolites. Also provided is the use of the said combination in the treatment or prevention of metastasis or in the treatment of tumors by inhibition of angiogenesis.

Abstract: Compounds which are &agr;-halogenoacryloyl distamycin derivatives of formula (I) wherein R1 is a bromine or chlorine atom; R2 is a distamycin or distamycin-like framework as set forth in the specification; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; are cytotoxic agents particularly effective in the treatment of tumors over expressing GSH/GSTs system and which are poorly responsive or even resistant to conventional antitumor therapies.

Abstract: The present invention refers to distamycin and derivatives thereof, such as bromo-or chloro-acryloyl derivatives of distamycin, which are conjugated with glutathione, to a process for their preparation and to pharmaceutical compositions thereof. The compounds of the invention are endowed with a remarkable antitumor activity and are thus useful in therapy in the treatment of cancer.

Abstract: Herewith provided is a process for preparing useful intermediates in the preparation of distamycin derivatives possessing antitumor activity, said derivatives having the formula reported in the specification, by using distamycin A as the starting material.

Abstract: Compounds which are &agr;-halogenoacryloyl distamycin derivatives of formula (I) wherein R1 is a bromine or chlorine atom; R2 is a distamycin or distamycin-like framework as set forth in the specification; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; are cytotoxic agents particularly effective in the treatment of tumors over expressing GSH/GSTs system and which are poorly responsive or even resistant to conventional antitumor therapies.

Abstract: Compounds which are &agr;-halogenoacryloyl distamycin derivatives of formula (I) wherein R1 is a bromine or chlorine atom; R2 is a distamycin or distamycin-like framework as set forth in the specification; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; are cytotoxic agents particularly effective in the treatment of tumors over expressing GSH/GSTs system and which are poorly responsive or even resistant to conventional antitumor therapies.

Abstract: The present invention provides the combined use of acryloyl distamycin derivatives, in particular &agr;-bromo- and &agr;-chloro-acryloyl distamycin derivatives of formula (I), as set forth in the specification, and an antineoplastic topoisomerase I or II inhibitor, in the treatment of tumors. Also provided is the use of the said combinations in the treatment or prevention of metastasis or in the treatment of tumors by inhibition of angiogenesis.

Abstract: Novel propanoic acid derivatives are integrin receptor antagonists or inhibitors, in particular of the avb3 integrin receptor. The compounds of the invention are for instance useful for the treatment of solid tumors by inhibition of angiogenic growth of tumor vessel network, thus promoting tumor regression, inhibition of metastatic spread, thus avoiding cancer metastases, inhibition of bone resorption, thus controlling osteoporosis, inhibition of smooth muscle cells migration into neointima, thus blocking restenosis after percutaneous coronary angioplasty and the treatment of other pathological conditions mediated by cell adhesion, cell migration or angiogenesis such e.g. diabetic retinopaty, rheumatoid arthritis and inflammation.

Abstract: Compounds which are cinnamoyl distamycin derivatives of formula (I), wherein n is 2, 3, or 4; R0 is C1-C4 alkyl or C1-C3 haloalkyl; R1 and R2, which are the same or different, are selected from hydrogen, C1-C4 alkyl optionally substituted by one or more fluorine atoms; and C1-C4 alkoxy; X is a halogen atom; Y and Z are the same or different and are selected, independently for each heterocyclic ring of the polyheterocyclic chain, from N and CH; B is selected from (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g)and (h) wherein R3, R4, R5, R6 and R7 are, independently from each other, hydrogen or C1-C4 alkyl; or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof; provided that at least one of the heterocyclic rings within the polyheterocyclic chain is other than pyrrole; are useful as antitumor agents.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided a method of manufacturing a medicament for use in the treatment of cancer or viral infections which comprises obtaining a cancer treating effective amount of a compound of formula (I), 1