Abstract: The instant invention relates to a novel method for the delivery of antitumor drugs to tumor cells by the administration of a tumor-selective antibody-.beta.-lactamase conjugate that binds to tumor cells, and the additional administration of a cephalosporin prodrug that is converted at the tumor site, in the presence of the antibody-.beta.-lactamase, to an active cytotoxic drug. According to the preferred embodiment of this invention, a cephalosporin mustard has been constructed which when cleaved by .beta.-lactamase yields a cytotoxic nitrogen mustard. The methods, antibody-enzyme conjugate, prodrugs, pharmaceutical compositions, and combinations of this invention provide for enhanced selective killing of tumor cells and are thus useful in the treatment of cancers and other tumors.

Abstract: 2,6-Diaminopurines, 3,5-diamino-6,7,8,9-tetrahydrobenzo[b]thiophene[2,3-d]pyrimidines and 2,4-diaminothieno[3,2-d]pyrimidines useful as inhibitors of P-glycoproteins and potentiators of chemotherapeutic agents.

Abstract: 2,4,6-Triaminotriazine derivatives as potentiators of chemotherapeutic agents in the treatment of cancer.

Abstract: 2,4-diaminopyrimidine derivatives as potentiators of chemotherapeutic agents in the treatment of cancer.

Abstract: 2,4-Diaminoquinazoline derivatives as potentiators of chemotherapeutic agents in the treatment of cancer.

Abstract: The culture ATCC 74256 and its mutants are capable of producing zaragozic acid A and other squalene synthase inhibitors.The compound of formula I herein may be prepared from culture ATCC 74256 and is useful in the treatment of fungal infections, and inhibition of squalene synthase, and protein farnesyltransferase.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel mitomycin analogs containing a cyclic acetal or thioacetal group. These compounds are mitomycin C analogs in which the 7-amino group bears a 5-membered heterocyclic substituent. Mitomycin C is an antitumor agent of established utility, and the 7-N-substituted mitosane analogs thereof have similar utility.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel N-substituted hydrazine bifunctional compounds, novel N-substituted hydrazone derivatives of a cytotoxic reagent incorporating the bifunctional compounds, novel conjugates containing at least one cytotoxic reagent molecule reacted with the bifunctional compound and bound to a molecule reactive with a target cell population, methods for their production, and pharmaceutical compositions and methods for delivering cytotoxic reagents to a target population of cells. The hydrazone bonds of the conjugates of the invention permit the release of free cytotoxic reagent from the conjugates in the acidic external or internal environment of the target cells. The bifunctional compounds, derivatives, conjugates and methods of the invention are useful in antibody-or ligand-mediated drug delivery systems for the preferential killing of a target cell population to treat diseases such as cancers, infections and autoimmune disorders.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel N-substituted hydrazine bifunctional compounds, novel N-subhstituted hydrazone derivatives of a cytotoxic reagent incorporating the bifunctional compounds, novel conjugates containing at least one cytotoxic reagent molecule reacted with the bifunctional compound and bound to a molecule reactive with a target cell population, methods for their production, and pharmaceutical compositions and methods for delivering cytotoxic reagents to a target population of cells. The hydrazone bonds of the conjugates of the invention permit the release of free cytotoxic reagent from the conjugates in the acidic external or internal environment of the target cells. The bifunctional compounds, derivatives, conjugates and methods of the invention are useful in antibody-or ligand-mediated drug delivery systems for the perferential killing of a target cell population to treat diseases such as cancers, infections and autoimmune disorders.

Abstract: The invention relates to anthracycline conjugates comprising at least one anthracycline molecule linked to a molecule that is reactive with a cell population to be eliminated such as antibody, bombesin, EGF and transferrin. Each anthracycline molecule, having a keto group at the C-13 position, is conjugated to the antibody via a linker arm and is bound to that linker arm via an acid-sensitive acylhydrazone bond at the 13-keto position of the anthracycline. The linker additionally contains a disulfide or thioether linkage as part of the antibody or ligand attachment to the immunoconjugate. The novel anthracycline acylhydrazone derivatives are useful in the preparation of the conjugates of this invention. The acid-sensitive hydrazone bond of the conjugates of this invention allows the release of free anthracycline from the conjugates in the acidic external or internal environment of the target cell.

Abstract: There are disclosed intermediates which can be converted into podophyllotoxin and related compounds, which are known antineoplastic agents. There are also disclosed processes for the preparation of such intermediates, and processes for the conversion of the intermediates into known intermediates which are readily converted into podophyllotoxin and related compounds.

Abstract: There are disclosed intermediates which can be converted into podophyllotoxin and related compounds, which are known antineoplastic agents. There are also disclosed processes for the preparation of such intermediates, and processes for the conversion of the intermediates into known intermediates which are readily converted into podophyllotoxin and related compounds.

Abstract: There are disclosed intermediate which can be converted into podophyllotoxin and related compounds, which are known antineoplastic agents. There are also disclosed processes for the preparation of such intermediates, and processes for the conversion of the intermediates into known intermediates which are readily converted into podophyllotoxin and related compounds.

Abstract: There are disclosed analogs of the antitumor agent, rebaccamycin, which possess antineoplastic properties against mammalian, particularly experimental animal, tumor systems. The compounds of the invention are aminoalkylated derivatives of rebeccamycin produced by first reacting rebeccamycin with a strong base to obtain a reactive intermediate and then reacting the reactive intermediate with an aminoalkyl compound.

Abstract: There are disclosed analogs of the antitumor agent, rebeccamycin, which possess antineoplastic properties against mammalian, particularly experimental animal, tumor systems. The compounds of the invention are aminoalkylated derivatives of rebeccamycin produced by first reacting rebeccamycin with a strong base to obtain a reactive intermediate and then reacting the reactive intermediate with an aminoalkyl compound.

Abstract: There are disclosed intermediates which can be converted into podophyllotoxin and related compounds, which are known antineoplastic agents. There are also disclosed processes for the preparation of such intermediates, and processes for the conversion of the intermediates into known intermediates which are readily converted into podophyllotoxin and related compounds.

Abstract: There is disclosed a process for the preparation of N.sup.7 -amidino substituted mitomycin C derivatives. The process comprises reacting mitomycin C or an N.sup.1a substituted derivative thereof such as porfiromycin with a chloroformimidinium salt in a polar solvent at low temperature. This reaction is conducted in the presence of a tertiary amine. This process eliminates the need for a strong base such as NaH prior to addition of a chloroformimidinium salt.

Abstract: 7-Acylamino-9a-methoxymitosanes having enhanced capacity to inhibit animal tumors in vivo relative to mitomycin C are produced by N.sup.7 -acylation of 7-amino-9a-methoxymitosane, or N.sup.1a,N.sup.7 -diacylation thereof. Carboxamide, thiocarboxamide, urea, thiourea, urethane, thiophosphoramide, phosphoramide, and sulfonamide derivatives are disclosed.

Abstract: Symmetrical bis-amidine derivatives of mitomycin C may be converted to unsymmetrical bis-amidine analogs by reaction with secondary amines. The compounds are active anti-tumor agents in experimental animal tumors.

Abstract: Symmetrical bis-amidine derivatives of mitomycin C may be converted to unsymmetrical bis-amidine analogs by reaction with secondary amines. The compounds are active anti-tumor agents in experimental animal tumors.