Abstract: A sensor for the amperometric assay of cholesterol is provided which comprises a sensing electrode containing a first redox mediator and a reference electrode in simultaneous contact with a reagent strip containing a second redox mediator. The presence of the second redox mediator greatly amplifies the current flow produced by the presence of cholesterol and produces linear correlation of current flow with concentration over an extended range. The sensing electrode comprises a non-conductive support member having an electrically conductive layer containing the first redox mediator. The reference electrode is typically a Ag/AgCl electrode formed by coating an ink containing Ag/AgCl dispersed in a resin on a non-conductive base.

Abstract: The present invention provides paclitaxel derivatives of formula I ##STR1## and pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: The present invention concerns novel paclitaxel derivatives, their use as antitumor agents, and pharmaceutical formulations.

Abstract: A new method of metallization without unwanted precipitates using a tungsten plug is achieved. Semiconductor device structures are formed in and on a semiconductor substrate. A contact hole is opened through an insulating layer to the semiconductor substrate. A glue layer is deposited conformally over the surface of the insulating layer and within the contact opening. A layer of tungsten is blanket deposited over the glue layer. The tungsten layer is etched back leaving the tungsten only within the contact opening to form a tungsten plug. The etching back leaves impurities on the surface of the glue layer. Those impurities will react with water or air to form precipitates. The precipitates are removed using a wet chemical etch. The substrate is post treated with argon ion sputtering to prevent future formation of precipitates.

Abstract: R.sup.g is C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.2-6 alkenyl, C.sub.2-6 alkynyl, C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl, or a radical of the formula --W--R.sup.x in which W is a bond, C.sub.2-6 alkenediyl, or --(CH.sub.2).sub.t --, in which t is one to six; and R.sup.x is naphthyl, phenyl, or heteroaryl, and furthermore R.sup.x can be optionally substituted with one to three same or different C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy, halogen or --CF.sub.3 groups;R.sup.2 is --OCOR, H, OH, --OR, --OSO.sub.2 R, --OCONR.sup.o R, --OCONHR, --OCOO(CH.sub.2).sub.t R, or --OCOOR; andR and R.sup.o are independently C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.2-6 alkenyl, C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl, C.sub.2-6 alkynyl, or phenyl, optionally substituted with one to three same or different C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy, halogen or --CF.sub.3 groups.Further provided by this invention are pharmaceutical formulations and intermediates for the the preparation of deoxy taxols of formula I. A method of treating mammalian tumors using a compound of formula I is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides paclitaxel derivatives of formula I ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is --COR.sup.z in which R.sup.Z is RO-- or R;R.sup.2 is C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.2-6 alkenyl, C.sub.2-6 alkynyl, C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl, or a radical of the formula --W--R.sup.x in which W is a bond, C.sub.2-6 alkenediyl, or --(CH.sub.2).sub.t --, in which t is one to six; and R.sup.x is naphthyl, phenyl, or heteroaryl, and furthermore R.sup.x can be optionally substituted with one to three same or different C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy, halogen or --CF.sub.3 groups;R.sup.a is --OCOR, H, OH, --OR, --OSO.sub.2 R, --OCONR.sup.o R, --OCONHR, --OCOO(CH.sub.2).sub.t R, or --OCOOR;R.sup.b and R.sup.c are both hydroxy or together form a bond with the carbon atoms to which they are attached; andR and R.sup.o are independently C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.2-6 alkenyl, C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl, C.sub.2-6 alkynyl, or phenyl, optionally substituted with one to three same or different C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy, halogen or --CF.sub.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 10-desacetoxytaxol and derivatives thereof, which are useful as antitumor agents. These compounds have the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.2 is hydrogen, hydroxy or a protected hydroxy group; R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are independently hydrogen, hydroxy, a protected hydroxy group, methyl, --SH, --NH.sub.2, or --NR.sub.8 R.sub.9 ; R.sub.5 is R.sub.10, or --OR.sub.10 ; R.sub.6 and R.sub.7 are independently hydrogen, alkyl, or aryl; R.sub.8 and R.sub.9 are independently hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, or aryl; and R.sub.10 is alkoxy, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynl, or aryl.

Abstract: This invention relates to a fluorinated taxol of formula I ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is --COR.sup.z in which R.sup.z is RO-- or R;R.sup.g is C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.2-6 alkenyl, C.sub.2-6 alkynyl, C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl, or a radical of the formula --W--R.sup.x in which W is a bond, C.sub.2-6 alkenediyl, or --(CH.sub.2).sub.t --, in which t is one to six; and R.sup.x is naphthyl, furyl, thienyl or phenyl, and furthermore R.sup.x can be optionally substituted with one to three same or different C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy, halogen or --CF.sub.3 groups;R.sup.2 is --OCOR, H, OH, --OR, --OSO.sub.2 R, --OCONR.sup.o R, --OCONHR, --OCOO(CH.sub.2).sub.t R, or --OCOOR; andR and R.sup.o are independently C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.2-6 alkenyl, C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl, C.sub.2-6 alkynyl, or phenyl, optionally substituted with one to three same or different C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy, halogen or --CF.sub.3 groups.

Abstract: An antitumor compound of formula I ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is --COR.sup.z in which R.sup.z is t-butyloxy, C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.2-6 alkenyl, C.sub.2-6 alkynyl, C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl, or phenyl, optionally substituted with one to three same or different C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy, halogen or --CF.sub.3 groups;R.sup.2 is C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.2-6 alkenyl, C.sub.2-6 alkynyl, C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl, or a radical of the formula --W--R.sup.x in which W is a bond, C.sub.2-6 alkenediyl, or --(CH.sub.2).sub.t --, in which t is one to six; and R.sup.x is naphthyl, furyl, thienyl or phenyl, and furthermore R.sup.x can be optionally substituted with one to three same or different C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy, halogen or --CF.sub.3 groups;R.sup.3 is OCOR, --OCOOR, H, or OH; R.sup.4 is hydrogen; or R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 jointly form a carbonyl group; and R is C.sub.1-6 alkyl.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 10-desacetoxy-11,12-dihydrotaxol-10,12(18)-diene derivatives which are useful as antitumor agents and as intermediates for the preparation of 10-desacetoxytaxol. Also disclosed is a novel process for the preparation of 10-desacetoxytaxol which comprises treating hydroxy protected 10-deacetyltaxol with 1,1,2-trifluoro-2-chlorotriethylamine followed by catalytic hydrogenation.

Abstract: This invention relates to a fluorinated taxol of formula I ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is benzoyl or t-butyloxycarbonyl; R.sup.2 is acetoxy, hydrogen or hydroxy; and the wavy line indicates either the .alpha.- or the .beta.-configuration.Further provided by this invention are pharmaceutical formulations and useful intermediates for the fluorinated taxols of formula I. A method of treating mammalian tumors using a compound of formula I is also provided.