Abstract: Described are improved linking agents that are useful for facilitating the attachment of targeting groups, pharmacokinetic (PK) enhancers or modifiers, or other delivery agents to oligonucleotides. The described linking agents may exhibit improved reaction yields, stability, and biological activity, particularly when used in connection with oligonucleotide-based compounds, such as RNA interference (RNAi) agents.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composition comprising at least one polymyxin or a salt thereof represented by formula (I) wherein R1 is an aliphatic linear or branched C6-C10 acyl group, or (I?) R5 is —CH(CH3)2, —CH2CH(CH3)2, —CH(CH3)CH2CH3, or —CH2C6H5; R6 is —CH(CH3)2, —CH2CH(CH3)2, or —CH(CH3)CH2CH3; each of R2, R3, R4, R7 and R8 is either —(CH2)xCH2NH2 or —(CH2)xCH2N(CH2SO3M)2; wherein x is 0 or 1; wherein M is a monovalent cation; and wherein at least three of R2, R3, R4, R7 and R8 are —(CH2)xCH2N(CH2SO3M)2.

Abstract: Some embodiments include methods for treating, preventing, reversing, halting, or slowing the progression of cancer, comprising administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of one or more chemotherapeutic agents, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, or a pharmaceutical composition, wherein at least one of the chemotherapeutic agents is a cytotoxic granulocyte colony-stimulating factor receptor (GCFR) modulator. Methods are also disclosed for treating, preventing, reversing, halting, or slowing the progression of a hematopoietic disorder, comprising administered a therapeutically effective cytotoxic amount of a GCFR modulator to a subject in need thereof.

Abstract: The present invention establishes a fast and simple [F-18] FLT synthesis process. Solid extraction units are used for purification to achieve an equally high and constant radiochemical yield and purity in a short period of time. By using a separation method, the impurities are reduced successfully while the total synthesis time is shortened. The radiochemical purity and the corrected radiochemical yield are both high.

Abstract: A cytosine analog, a method of preparation of a cytosine analog, a DNA methyltransferase 1 inhibitor, and a method for DNA methylation inhibition, is provided for the treatment of diseases associated with deviations from normal DNA methylation. The analog of cytosine may be comprised of 1, N4, 5 and 6-substituted derivatives of cytosine or 5,6-dihydrocytosine, wherein the analog can be described by the chemical formula where R1 is H, R3, R4, 2?-deoxyribosyl, R4 is alkyl or aryl, X is N or C, wherein if X in the analog of formula I is N, then R5 is no substituent and if X in the analog of formula I and/or II is C or if X in the analog of formula II is N, then R5 and R6 are independently alkyl, aryl, hydroxyalkyl, aminoalkyl, hydroxyl, carboxyl, amino group, alkoxyl, aryloxyl, aminoalkyl, aminoaryl, thio group, sulfonyl, sulfinyl or halogen.

Abstract: Methods and kits for GPP-targeting, e.g., for the treatment of oncogenic Kras-associated cancers, and methods for determining the efficacy of those methods are provided.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are nucleosides, nucleotides and nucleotide analogs, methods of synthesizing the same and methods of treating diseases and/or conditions such as a Picornavirus and/or Flaviviridae infection with one or more nucleosides, nucleotides and nucleotide analogs.

Abstract: The compounds are of the class of pyrimidine analogs useful for treating cancer, for example:

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds according to formula I: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. For compounds of formula I, R1 and R2 are independently selected from the group consisting of H, —C(?O)—(CH2)2-aryl, and —C(?O)—(CH2)n—C(?O)—NH-aryl. The subscript n is from 2 to 6. R3 is selected from the group consisting of H and —C(?O)—O—R4; and R4 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl, substituted alkyl, alkenyl, substituted alkenyl, alkynyl, substituted alkynyl, arylalkyl, substituted arylalkyl, cycloheteroalkyl, substituted cycloheteroalkyl, heteroalkyl and substituted heteroalkyl. Compounds are provided wherein at least one of R1 and R2 is other than H. Pharmaceutical compositions, methods for inhibiting the growth of cancer cells, and methods for the treatment of cancer are also provided.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a method for screening anticancer drugs that use novel treatment mechanisms, and an anticancer drug that induces cell death and uses a substance that increases the activity of granzyme M as an active ingredient. This method for screening anticancer drugs comprises: a step for administering test substances to cancer cells; a step for detecting the activity of granzyme M in which cancer cells are expressed, and selecting test substances for which an increase in activity has been verified; and/or a step for detecting the presence or absence of cancer cell death induced by the activation of granzyme M in which cancer cells are expressed, and selecting test substances for which cell death has been verified.

Abstract: The invention provides novel amphiphilic drug-drug conjugates useful as cancer therapeutics, and compositions and methods thereof.

Abstract: A superior antitumor agent is provided. A salt of 1-(2-deoxy-2-fluoro-4-thio-?-D-arabinofuranosyl)cytosine shows at least one or more of such characteristics as (1) it has superior antitumor activity, (2) it shows superior crystallinity, (3) it shows high water solubility, (4) it does not show deliquescent property, (5) it shows superior flowability, (6) it shows superior tableting property, (7) it can be manufactured with less environmental load, and (8) it can be manufactured in a large scale, and therefore it is useful as a bulk drug for medicaments.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are nucleosides, nucleotides and analogs thereof, pharmaceutical compositions that include one or more of nucleosides, nucleotides and analogs thereof, and methods of synthesizing the same. Also disclosed herein are methods of ameliorating and/or treating a paramyxovirus viral infection, with a nucleoside, a nucleotide and an analog thereof.

Abstract: This invention provides a nucleotide analogue comprising (i) a base selected from the group consisting of adenine, guanine, cytosine, thymine and uracil, (ii) a deoxyribose, (iii) an allyl moiety bound to the 3?-oxygen of the deoxyribose and (iv) a fluorophore bound to the base via an allyl linker, and methods of nucleic acid sequencing employing the nucleotide analogue.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of synthesizing 18F-FMAU. In particular, 18F-FMAU is synthesized using one-pot reaction conditions in the presence of Friedel-Crafts catalysts. The one-pot reaction conditions are incorporated into a fully automated cGMP-compliant radiosynthesis module, which results in a reduction in synthesis time and simplifies reaction conditions. The one-pot reaction conditions are also suitable for the production of 5-substituted thymidine or cytidine analogs. The products from the one-pot reaction (e.g. the labeled thymidine or cytidine analogs) can be used as probes for imaging tumor proliferative activity. More specifically, these [18F]-labeled thymidine or cytidine analogs can be used as a PET tracer for certain medical conditions, including, but not limited to, cancer disease, autoimmunity inflammation, and bone marrow transplant.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to n-alkylated synthetic nucleosides of high regiospecific purity and oligonucleotides that can be utilized for studies on reversal of cytotoxic and mutagenic DNA damage, and as diagnostic tools.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a compound of formula 682-4, said process comprising the steps of: (i) converting a compound of formula 682-1 into a compound of formula 682-2; (ii) converting said compound of formula 682-2? into a compound of formula 682-3; and (iii) converting said compound of formula 682-3 into a compound of formula 682-4. Further aspects of the invention relate to the use of the above process in the preparation of 2?-cyano-2?-deoxy-N4-palmitoyl-1-?-D-arabmofuranosylcytosine, a pyrimidine nucleoside which is therapeutically useful in the treatment and/or prevention of cancer.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are nucleosides, nucleotides and analogs thereof, pharmaceutical compositions that include one or more of nucleosides, nucleotides and analogs thereof, and methods of synthesizing the same. Also disclosed herein are methods of ameliorating and/or treating a disease and/or a condition, including an infection from a paramyxovirus and/or an orthomyxovirus, with a nucleoside, a nucleotide and an analog thereof. Examples of viral infections include a respiratory syncytial viral (RSV) and influenza infection.

Abstract: The present invention provides nucleoside compounds and certain derivatives thereof which are inhibitors of RNA-dependent RNA viral polymerase. These compounds are inhibitors of RNA-dependent RNA viral replication and are useful for the treatment of RNA-dependent RNA viral infection. They are particularly useful as inhibitors of hepatitis C virus (HCV) NS5B polymerase, as inhibitors of HCV replication, and/or for the treatment of hepatitis C infection. The invention also describes pharmaceutical compositions containing such nucleoside compounds alone or in combination with other agents active against RNA-dependent RNA viral infection, in particular HCV infection. Also disclosed are methods of inhibiting RNA-dependent RNA polymerase, inhibiting RNA-dependent RNA viral replication, and/or treating RNA-dependent RNA viral infection with the nucleoside compounds of the present invention.

Abstract: The disclosure provides nucleotide analogues that comprise tetrahydrofuranyl or tetrahydrothienyl moieties with quaternary centers at the 3? position, the pharmaceutical formulations comprising the analogues, and methods of using the analogues and formulations for treating, preventing, and/or inhibiting diseases or conditions associated with cancers and viruses.

Abstract: Provided herein are compounds, compositions and methods for the treatment of Flaviviridae infections, including HCV infections. In certain embodiments, compounds and compositions of nucleoside derivatives are disclosed, which can be administered either alone or in combination with other anti-viral agents. In certain embodiments, the compounds are 3?-deoxy nucleoside compounds according to Formula 3001a or 3001b: or a pharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, stereoisomeric forms, tautomeric forms, or polymorphic forms thereof, wherein PD, Base1 and Base2 are as provided herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a use of non-cofactor compounds, represented by formulas (I) or (II) wherein R and Z are independently selected from H, D, C1-C12-alkyl, preferably C1-C4-alkyl, alkenyl, alkinyl, phenyl or -LX, wherein X represents a functional group or a reporter group attached via a linker group L, and QH is selected from —SH, —SeH, —NHNH2 or —ONH2, for a targeted modification or derivatization of a biomolecule by covalent coupling to the biomolecule in the presence of a directing methyltransferase. Further development of the method of targeted modification and derivatization are the method for targeted labeling a biomolecule and method for detecting unmethylated target sites in a biomolecule comprising modification of the biomolecule according to the present invention.

Abstract: The invention provides a compound of formula (I), wherein R1-R6 and X have any of the values described, as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds and therapeutic methods comprising the administration of such compounds.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are to compounds, methods, and compositions for use in the treatment of viral infections. More specifically embodiments of the invention are 2?,4?-substituted nucleoside compounds useful for the treatment of viral infections, such as HIV, HCV, and HBV infections.

Abstract: The invention is directed to processes of preparing phosphonate nucleosides comprising a phosphonalkoxy-substituted five-membered, saturated or unsaturated, oxygen-containing ring coupled to a heterocyclic nucleobase such as a pyrimidine or purine base.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 5?-Substituted Nucleoside Analogs of Formula (I): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein B, X, Z, R1, R2, R3 and R3? are as defined herein. The present invention also relates to compositions comprising at least one 5?-Substituted Nucleoside Analog, and methods of using the 5?-Substituted Nucleoside Analogs for treating or preventing HCV infection in a patient.

Abstract: A radiolabeled nucleoside analogue is provided, which includes radioactive iodine 123I/131I, and a nucleoside analogue selected from a group consisting of cytidine, thymidine, uridine, and a derivative thereof. A method for preparing the radiolabeled nucleoside analogue, and a use thereof are further provided. The nucleoside analogue, prepared through the preparation method with a short synthesis time and a high radiochemical yield, has a long in vivo physiological half life and a high stability in serum, and, as a radiopharmaceutical composition, is useful in development of tumor proliferation diagnosis or therapy prognosis evaluation, and further assists in observation of long-time in vivo metabolism of a drug.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 2?-Azido Substituted Nucleoside Derivatives of Formula (I): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein B, X, R1, R2 and R3 are as defined herein. The present invention also relates to compositions comprising at least one 2?-Azido Substituted Nucleoside Derivative, and methods of using the 2?-Azido Substituted Nucleoside Derivatives for treating or preventing HCV infection in a patient.

Abstract: A novel class of pharmaceuticals which comprises a Locked Nucleic Acid (LNA) which can be used in antisense therapy. These novel oligonucleotides have improved antisense properties. The novel oligonucleotides are composed of at least one LNA selected from beta-D-thio/amino-LNA or alpha-L-oxy/thio/amino-LNA. The oligonucleotides comprising LNA may also include DNA and/or RNA nucleotides.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 2?-Substituted Nucleoside Derivatives of Formula (I): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein A, B, X, R1, R2 and R3 are as defined herein. The present invention also relates to compositions comprising at least one 2?-Substituted Nucleoside Derivative, and methods of using the 2?-Substituted Nucleoside Derivatives for treating or preventing HCV infection in a patient.

Abstract: Compounds containing nucleic acid bases or their precursors modified by enrichment at specific sites with heavy stable isotopes of elements naturally present at those sites in minute amount are useful for the treatment of diseases characterized by altered gene expression and altered pattern of epigenomic control. These compounds, when used as nutrients or in other medicinal application methods, can alter the DNA methylation pattern in a simple way through the well-understood mechanism of kinetic isotope effect (KIE). This effect could also be useful for modifying methylation kinetics in stem cell technology, cloning and as disease therapeutics.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds according to formula I: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. For compounds of formula I, R1 and R2 are independently selected from the group consisting of H, —C(?O)—(CH2)2-aryl, and —C(?O)—(CH2)n—C(?O)—NH-aryl. The subscript n is from 2 to 6. R3 is selected from the group consisting of H and —C(?O)—O—R4; and R4 is selected from the group consisting of alkyl, substituted alkyl, alkenyl, substituted alkenyl, alkynyl, substituted alkynyl, arylalkyl, substituted arylalkyl, cycloheteroalkyl, substituted cycloheteroalkyl, heteroalkyl and substituted heteroalkyl. Compounds are provided wherein at least one of R1 and R2 is other than H. Pharmaceutical compositions, methods for inhibiting the growth of cancer cells, and methods for the treatment of cancer are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 2?-Methyl Substituted Nucleoside Derivatives of Formula (I): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein R, R1, R2 and R3, are as defined herein. The present invention also relates to compositions comprising at least one 2?-Methyl Substituted Nucleoside Derivative, and methods of using the 2?-Methyl Substituted Nucleoside Derivatives for treating or preventing HCV infection in a patient.

Abstract: Described herein are compounds useful in the modulation of blood uric acid levels, formulations containing them and methods of making and using them. In some embodiments, the compounds described herein are used in the treatment or prevention of disorders related to aberrant levels of uric acid.

Abstract: A first aspect of the invention relates to a combination comprising a DNA methyltransferase inhibitor and 1-(2-C-cyano-2-dioxy-?-D-arabino-pentofuranosyl)-N4-palmitoyl cytosine, or a metabolite thereof. A second aspect of the invention relates to a pharmaceutical product comprising a DNA methyltransferase inhibitor and 1-(2-C-cyano-2-dioxy-?-D-arabino-pentofuranosyl)-N4-palmitoyl cytosine, or a metabolite thereof, as a combined preparation for simultaneous, sequential or separate use in therapy. A third aspect of the invention relates to a method of treating a proliferative disorder, said method comprising simultaneously, sequentially or separately administering a DNA methyltransferase inhibitor and 1-(2-C-cyano-2-dioxy-?-D-arabino-pentofuranosyl)-N4-palmitoyl cytosine, or a metabolite thereof, to a subject.

Abstract: Disclosed are O-protected compounds of the formula (I): wherein B is an optionally protected nucleobase, and R1-R3 are as described herein, a method of preparing such compounds, and a method of preparing oligonucleotides such as RNA starting from such compounds. The O-protected compounds have one or more advantages, for example, the 2?-O-protected compound is stable during the various reaction steps involved in oligonucleotide synthesis; the protecting group can be easily removed after the synthesis of the oligonucleotide, for example, by reaction with tetrabutylammonium fluoride; and/or the O-protected groups do not generate DNA/RNA alkylating side products, which have been reported during removal of 2?-O-(2-cyanoethyl)oxymethyl or 2?-O-[2-(4-tolylsulfonyl)ethoxymethyl groups under similar conditions.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of Formula Ia, wherein R1 is H or phosphate and the double bond is between N1 and C1 or between N2 and C1; R2 is a mitochondrial targeting moiety; R3 an alkyl, alkylaryl, alkylheteroaryl spacer group, a cleavable linker, or absent; R4 is H or an alkyl, aryl, or heteroaryl group; and R5 is alkyl, aryl, or heteroaryl; or N1 C1, and N3 together form a heterocyclic ring containing at least 5 atoms, wherein N1, N3, and R1-R5 are as defined above, or N3 and R5 together form a heterocyclic ring containing at least four atoms; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrug thereof.

Abstract: A method for administering ECyd to a patient that realizes a continuous therapy without expressing peripheral neurotoxicity caused by ECyd and that exhibits an excellent therapeutic effect and prolongs patient survival. An antitumor agent containing ECyd or a salt thereof and a method of administering it to a cancer patient through continuous intravenous administration at a dose of 1.30 to 8.56 mg/m2 in terms of ECyd, for each administration period of 2 to 336 hours.

Abstract: Compounds containing nucleic acid bases or their precursors modified by enrichment at specific sites with heavy stable isotopes of elements naturally present at those sites in minute amount are useful for the treatment of diseases characterized by altered gene expression and altered pattern of epigenomic control. These compounds, when used as nutrients or in other medicinal application methods, can alter the DNA methylation pattern in a simple way through the well-understood mechanism of kinetic isotope effect (KIE). This effect could also be useful for modifying methylation kinetics in stem cell technology, cloning and as disease therapeutics.

Abstract: Described herein are compounds useful in the modulation of blood uric acid levels, formulations containing them and methods of using them. In some embodiments, the compounds described herein are used in the treatment or prevention of disorders related to aberrant levels of uric acid.

Abstract: Amphiphilic prodrugs of general formula A-X are disclosed, wherein A is a biologically active agent or may be metabolised to a biologically active agent; and X is selected from the group consisting of R, or up to three R moieties attached to a linker, Y1, Y2 or Y3, wherein R is selected from a group consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, branched alkyl, branched alkenyl, branched alkynyl, substituted alkyl, substituted alkenyl and substituted alkynyl groups and their analogues; Y1 is a linker group which covalently attached to an R group at one site and is attached to A at a further independent site; Y2 is a linker group which is covalently attached to two R groups at two independent sites and is attached to A at a further independent site; and Y3 is a linker group which is covalently attached to three R groups at three independent sites and is attached to A at a further independent site.

Abstract: In its many embodiments, the present invention provides a novel class of pyrimidine analogs of formula (V) as targeted mechanism-based modulators of cell cycle checkpoints. Cancers and/or malignancies can be treated by administration of a cell cycle checkpoint modulator of the invention. Also discussed are suitable combinations of the cell cycle checkpoint modulator with a checkpoint kinase inhibitor to produce synergistic apoptosis in cancer cells. The invention includes methods of treating cancers by administering the combination of the cell cycle checkpoint modulator and the checkpoint kinase inhibitor, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the activator as well as the combination and pharmaceutical kits.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a method for treating a host infected with hepatitis B comprising administering an effective amount of an anti-HBV biologically active 2?-deoxy-?-L-erythro-pentofuranonucleoside or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrug thereof, wherein the 2?-deoxy-?-L-erythro-pentofuranonucleoside has the formula: wherein R is selected from the group consisting of H, straight chained, branched or cyclic alkyl, CO-alkyl, CO-aryl, CO-alkoxyalkyl, CO-aryloxyalkyl, CO-substituted aryl, alkylsulfonyl, arylsulfonyl, aralkylsulfonyl, amino acid residue, mono, di, or triphosphate, or a phosphate derivative; and BASE is a purine or pyrimidine base which may be optionally substituted. The 2?-deoxy-?-L-erythro-pentofuranonucleoside or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrug thereof may be administered either alone or in combination with another 2?-deoxy-?-L-erythro-pentofuranonucleoside or in combination with another anti-hepatitis B agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of pharmacochemistry. Disclosed are fluorinated and azido-substituted pyrimidine nucleoside derivatives, and preparation methods and uses thereof. The structural formula is as shown (I). These compounds can be used for preparing medicaments for treating diseases such as tumors and viral infections, and can be used separately or in combination with other medicaments. The compounds also have effective activity against diseases such as tumors and viral infections, while having few side effects, and thus have potential application value.

Abstract: The present invention relates to building blocks and methods for the efficient synthesis of 5-hydroxymethylcytosine-containing nucleic acids such as DNA or RNA.

Abstract: The present invention relates to hydroxyalkyl starch conjugates and a method for preparing the same, the hydroxyalkyl starch conjugate comprising a hydroxyalkyl starch derivative and a cytotoxic agent, the cytotoxic agent comprising at least one primary hydroxyl group, wherein the hydroxyalkyl starch is linked via said primary hydroxyl group to the cytotoxic agent. The conjugates according to the present invention have a structure according to the following formula HAS?(-L-M)n wherein M is a residue of the cytotoxic agent, L is a linking moiety, HAS? is the residue of the hydroxyalkyl starch derivative, and n is greater than or equal to 1, and wherein the hydroxyalkyl starch derivative has a mean molecular weight (MW) above the renal threshold and a molar substitution (MS) in the range of from 0.6 to 1.5.

Abstract: The present invention provides nucleosides of formula (1) and oligonucleotides comprising at least on nucleoside of formula (2):Formula (1) and Formula (2). Another aspect of the invention relates to a method of inhibiting the expression of a gene in call, the method comprising (a) contacting an oligonucleotide of the invention with the cell; and (b) maintaining the cell from step (a) for a time sufficient to obtain degradation of the mRNA of the target gene.

Abstract: Asymmetric bifunctional silyl (ABS) monomers comprising covalently linked pharmaceutical, chemical and biological agents are described. These agents can also be covalently bound via the silyl group to delivery vehicles for delivering the agents to desired targets or areas. Also described are delivery vehicles which contain ABS monomers comprising covalently linked agents and to vehicles that are covalently linked to the ABS monomers. The silyl modifications described herein can modify properties of the agents and vehicles, thereby providing desired solubility, stability, hydrophobicity and targeting.

Abstract: An objective of the present invention is to provide novel therapeutic agents for cancer, which have an excellent antitumor effect in cancer patients by enhancing their immune function. The present inventors discovered that the administration of at IL-6 inhibitor and/or gemcitabine or a salt thereof to tumor-bearing organisms yields an excellent antitumor T cell response-enhancing effect, and completed the present invention. In addition, the present inventors discovered that the T cell response-enhancing effect produces an excellent antitumor effect.

Abstract: An oligo- or polynucleotide analogue having one or more structures of the general formula where B is a pyrimidine or purine nucleic acid base, or an analogue thereof, is disclosed. The use of this analogue provides an oligonucleotide analogue antisense molecule, which is minimally hydrolyzable with an enzyme in vivo, has a high sense strand binding ability, and is easily synthesized.