Abstract: Polyamines containing at least two nitrogen atoms monosubstituted with pendant arms capable of coordinating metal cations, or with precursors of such pendant arms, all nitrogen atoms of the polyamines except two being fully substituted and the remaining two bearing one H atom each, are cyclized by reaction with a bridging agent that contains two sites that each bear a reactive group capable of undergoing a nucleophilic attack by one of the two N-H groups on the polyamine. Unlike the prior art, cyclization occurs in preference over polymerization of the polyamine, even in reaction mixtures in which the polyamine is at high concentration. A process is also disclosed whereby linear polyamines in which the terminal amine groups are primary amines are substituted with methylenephosphonate ester groups, with one such substituent on each nitrogen atom of the polyamine.

Abstract: The invention features linker molecules that have at one terminus a amino-protecting group and at the other terminus a phosphorous activating group, typically phosphoramidite. The linker molecules can be used, for example, to produce amino-modified linkers that space an oligonucleotide from a solid support. The invention also features an amino-protected nucleotide that includes an activated phosphorous group such as a phosphoramidite for the production of a 5′ amino-modified oligonucleotide. The invention further provides a phthalimido-modified support that can be used to synthesize a polynucleotide that includes an amino group at the 3′ terminus.

Abstract: An oligo- or polynucleotide analogue having one or more structures of the general formula 1

Abstract: Photoreactive phosphoramidites useful for attaching photoreactive sites to nucleic acids and oligonucleotides are synthesized. The resultant nucleic acid or oligonucleotide probes incorporating the photoreactive sites are then attached to a polymer-coated support by a [2+2] cycloaddition to form a microarray.

Abstract: N-Heterocyclic derivatives of the formula (I): 1

Abstract: According to the invention there is provided a compound the formula I; 1

Abstract: N-Heterocyclic derivatives of the formula (I): 1

Abstract: Synthetic processes are provided for the solution phase synthesis of oligonucleotides, especially phosphorothioate oligonucleotides, and intermediate compounds useful in the processes.

Abstract: Novel ethylene glycol compounds bearing various functional groups are used to prepare oligomeric structures. The ethylene glycol monomers can be joined via standard phosphate linkages including phosphodiester and phosphorothioate linkages. Useful functional groups include nucleobases as well as polar groups, hydrophobic groups, ionic groups, aromatic groups and/or groups that participate in hydrogen-bonding.

Abstract: Novel 2,4,5-triaryl imidazole compounds and compositions for use in therapy.

Abstract: N-Heterocyclic derivatives of the formula (I): 1

Abstract: The present invention provides selenium derivatives of nucleosides, nucleoside phosphoramidites, nucleotides, nucleotide triphosphates, oligonucleotides, polynucleotides, and larger nucleic acids and methods for their synthesis. Selenium derivatives of both ribonucleic acids and deoxyribonulcleic acids, as well as methods for their synthesis, crystallization and uses in structural determinations, particularly by X-ray crystallographic techniques are disclosed. The selenium derivatives of the present invention are also useful as food supplements.

Abstract: Disclosed is a specific regulator of Ii protein expression or immunoregulatory function. Specifically disclosed are several forms of the specific regulator of Ii, including those which function through the formation of a duplex molecule with an RNA molecule encoding mammalian Ii protein to inhibit Ii protein synthesis at the translation level. This class includes copolymers comprised of nucleotide bases which hybridize specifically to the RNA molecule encoding mammalian Ii protein, and also expressible reverse gene constructs. In other aspects, the disclosure relates to MHC class II-positive antigen presenting cells containing a specific regulator of Ii expression. Such cells are useful, for example, in the display of autodeterminant peptides in association with MHC class II proteins. Compositions of the invention find application in methods for treating diseases, for example malignancies and autoimmune disorders, in a patient by enhancing immunological attack on undesired cells.

Abstract: Compounds are described comprising purines substituted at the C-8 position and pyrimidines substituted at the C-4 position with a linker and quencher. These compounds, when incorporated into hairpin oligonucleotides quench the fluorescence of fluorophores linked to the 5′-terminus of the oligonucleotide. These nucleotide-quencher compounds are also easily incorporated into oligonucleotides using conventional or automated oligonucleotide synthetic techniques.

Abstract: Synthetic processes are provided wherein mixed backbone oligomeric compounds are prepared having at least one phosphodiester internucleoside linkage in addition to one or more phosphorothioate, phosphoramidate and boranophosphate internucleoside linkages. Novel H-phosphonate intermediates are also disclosed that are useful in the synthetic processes. The synthetic processes use a novel oxidation step to oxidize H-phosphonate internucleoside linkages to phosphodiester internucleoside linkages without degradation of adjacent phosphorothioate, phosphoramidate and boranophosphate internucleoside linkages. Also provided are synthetic intermediates useful in such processes.

Abstract: The present application describes novel amides and derivatives thereof of formula 1

Abstract: Conformationally restricted 2′, 4′-bridged nucleoside analogues are described herein. The compounds can be prepared by cyclization at C2′ and C4′ of nucleosides through a linker or linking molecule. These novel nucleosides have a desired, locked sugar pucker and are potentially useful as pharmaceutical ingredients, and especially for use in treatment of HCV.

Abstract: N-Heterocyclic derivatives of the formula (I): 1

Abstract: Disclosed are novel unsaturated phosphonate derivatives of certain purines or pyrimidines useful as antiviral agents, methods useful for their preparation and use of these compounds as antiviral agents effective against DNA viruses, retroviruses and viruses involved in tumor formation.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula I are suitable for the production of pharmaceuticals for the prophylaxis and therapy of disorders in the course of which an increased activity of matrix-degrading enzymes is involved.

Abstract: A method and composition for the treatment of HIV and HBV infections in humans and other host animals is disclosed that includes the administration of an effective amount of a [5-carboxamido or 5-fluoro]-2′,3′-dideoxy-2′,3′-didehydro-pyrimidine nucleoside or a [5-carboxamido or 5-fluoro]-3′-modified-pyrimidine nucleoside, or a mixture or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative thereof, including a 5′ or N4 alkylated or acylated derivative, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: The invention encompasses the novel class of compounds represented by the formula below, which are inhibitors of the PTP-1B enzyme. The invention also encompasses pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treating or preventing PTP-1B mediated diseases, including diabetes.

Abstract: The invention provides a compound of formula (I): 1

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to nucleobase polymer functionalizing reagents, to mobility-modified sequence-specific nucleobase polymers, to compositions comprising a plurality of mobility-modified sequence-specific nucleobase polymers, and to the use of such polymers and compositions in a variety of assays, such as, for example, for the detection of a plurality of selected nucleotide sequences within one or more target nucleic acids. The mobility-modifying polymers of the present invention include phosphoramidite reagents which can be joined to other mobility-modifying monomers and to sequence-specific oligonucleobase polymers via uncharged phosphate triester linkages. Addition of the mobility-modifying phosphoramidite reagents of the present invention to oligonucleobase polymers results in unexpectedly large effects the mobility of those modified oligonucleobase polymers, especially upon capillary electrophoresis in non-sieving media.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel heterocycles which are useful as antagonists of the &agr;v&bgr;3 integrin, the &agr;2b&bgr;3 integrin, and related cell surface adhesive protein receptors, to pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds, processes for preparing such compounds, and to methods of using these compounds, alone or in combination with other therapeutic agents, for the inhibition of cell adhesion, the treatment of angiogenic disorders, inflammation, bone degradation, cancer metastasis, diabetic retinopathy, thrombosis, restenosis, macular degeneration, and other conditions mediated by cell adhesion and/or cell migration and/or angiogenesis.

Abstract: Compounds of formula A(B)x,  (I) wherein x is an integer from 1 to 4, A is the radical of a chromophore of the quinacridone, anthraquinone, perylene, indigo, quinophthalone, isoindolinone, isoindoline, dioxazine, phthalocyanine or azo series, which radical contains x N-atoms attached to B, preferably with at least one directly adjacent or conjugated carbonyl group, B is a group of formula  and, if x is 2, 3 or 4, may also be one, two or three hydrogen atoms. The symbols Q, R1, R2, R3, R4, X, Y, Z, m and n, are as defined in claim 1. These carbamate group-containing soluble chromophores are distinguished by outstanding solid state fluorescence in the UV range as well as the by ease with which they can be converted to the corresponding pigments in the substrate in which they are incorporated.

Abstract: Novel bisamidate phosphonate prodrugs of FBPase inhibitors of the Formula IA: 1

Abstract: Novel derivatives of 5-thia- and 5-selenopyrimidinone are found to inhibit the enzyme glycinamide ribonucleotide formyl transferase (GARFT) and amino imidazole carboxamide ribonucleotide formyl transferase (AICARFT). Novel intermediates of these compounds are also disclosed. A novel method of preparing such compounds is also disclosed, as well as methods and compositions for employing the compounds as antiproliferative agents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to certain novel pyrimidine intermediates and their salts, processes for their preparation and processes for their conversion to 9-substituted-2-aminopurines which are useful in medical therapy.

Abstract: This invention relates to the novel oxazole compounds of Formula (I) and novel pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of Formula (I) and a pharmaceutically acceptable diluent or carrier.

Abstract: Novel, heterocyclic compounds having at least one ring nitrogen, disclosed side chains and, in some embodiments, an oxygen ortho to the ring nitrogen inhibit inflammatory responses associated with TNF-&agr; and fibroblast proliferation in vivo and in vitro. The compounds of the invention neither appreciably inhibit the activity of cAMP phosphodiesterase nor the hydrolysis of phosphatidic acid, and are neither cytotoxic nor cytostatic. Preferred compounds of the invention are esters. Methods for the use of the novel compounds to inhibit ceramide-mediated intracellular responses in stimuli in vivo (particularly TN-&agr;) are also described. The methods are expected to be of use in reducing inflammatory responses (for example, after angioplasty), in limiting fibrosis (for example, of the liver in cirrhosis), in inhibiting cell senescence, cell apoptosis and UV induced cutaneous immune suppression. Compounds having enhanced water solubility are also described.

Abstract: Compounds that inhibit DNA-dependent protein kinase, compositions comprising the compounds, methods to inhibit the DNA-PK biological activity, methods to sensitize cells the agents that cause DNA lesions, and methods to potentiate cancer treatment are disclosed.

Abstract: The intention relates to bacterial antibiotic resistance and, in particular, to compositions and methods for overcoming bacterial antibiotic resistance. The invention provides novel &bgr;-lactamase inhibitors, which are structurally unrelated to the natural product and semi-synthetic &bgr;-lactamase inhibitors presently available, and which do not require a &bgr;-lactam pharmacophore. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions and methods for inhibiting bacterial growth.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to oligonucleotide analogues that include novel protein nucleic acid molecules (PNAs), particularly monomers, dimers, oligomers thereof and methods of making and using these oligonucleotide analogues. The PNAs of the present invention are characterized as including a variety of classes of molecules, such as, for example, hydroxyproline peptide nucleic acids (HypNA), and serine peptide nucleic acids (SerNA). The invention includes monomers, homodimers, heterodimers, homopolymers and heteropolymers of these and other oligonucleotide analogues. The present invention includes methods of using these oligonucleotide analogues in the detection and separating of nucleic acid molecules, including uses that include the utilization of oligonucleotide analogues on a solid support. The present invention also includes methods for purifying or separating nucleic acids, such as mRNA molecules, by hybridization with the oligonucleotides of the present invention.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds which are inhibitors of metalloproteases having the following structure: where Ar, W, X, Y, Z, R1 and R2 have the meanings described in the specification and optical isomers, diastereomers, and enantiomers thereof or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt, or biohydrolyzable amides, esters, or imides thereof. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treating diseases, disorders and conditions characterized by unwanted metalloprotease activity using these compounds or pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: The invention provides crystals of p1,P4-di(uridine 5′-) tetraphosphate or a salt thereof; a process for producing the crystals; and a process for producing P1,P4-di(uridine 5′-) tetraphosphate (U2P4) or a salt thereof from UMP serving as a starting material and by use of DPC and PPi, which process comprises at least one of the following treatment steps: (a) adding UMP diphenylphosphate (UMP-DPP) in divided portions during a step of reaction of UMP-DPP with a PPi-organic alkali salt; (b) carrying out reaction of UMP-DPP with a PPi-organic alkali salt in the presence of a base; and (c) further treating the synthesized U2P4 with an alkali. The crystals of U2P4 or a salt thereof obtained through the process according to the invention have high purity and stability and a less hygroscopicity as compared with a lyophilized product, to thereby serve as a useful raw material for preparing a pharmaceutical.

Abstract: Aryl substituted phosphoryl derivatives of the formula In which Ar is phenyl, naphthyl, or pyridyl, Y is O or S, X1 is O, NR3, S, CR3R4, CR3W1 or CW1W2, X2 and X6 are a bond or X6 is CH2 and X2 is O, NR3, S, CR3R4, CR3W1 or CW1W2, R3 and R4 are H, alkyl or phenyl, groups, W1 and W2 are heteroatoms, X3 is alkylene, X4 is oxygen or CH2, X5 is a bond or CH2, Z is O, NR5, S, alkyl or phenyl, R5 is H, alkyl or phenyl, J is H, alkyl, phenyl, or a heterocyclic or polycyclic group, Q is O, NR6, S, CR6R7, CR6W3 or CW3W4, R6 and R7 are H, alkyl, or phenyl, and W3 and W4 are hetero atoms, T1 and T2 are H or CH2R8, R8 is H, OH or F, or T1 and T2 together are —CH═CH— or —C(R9)(R10)C(R11)(R12)—, R9 is H, halogeno, CN, NH2, CO-alkyl, or alkyl, R10, R11, and R12 are H, N3, halogen, CN, NH2, CO-alkyl, or alkyl, and B is a purine or pyrimidine base, have antiviral activity, as for example against HIV.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) are suitable for the production of pharmaceuticals for the prophylaxis and therapy of disorders in the course of which an increased activity of matrix-degrading metalloproteinases is involved.

Abstract: An improved process is provided for preparing water-soluble prodrugs of triazole antifungal compounds containing a secondary or tertiary hydroxyl group. More particularly, the improved process is directed toward preparation of water-soluble triazole antifungal compounds are provided having the general formula wherein A is the non-hydroxy portion of a triazole antifungal compound of the type containing a secondary or tertiary hydroxyl group and R and R1 are as defined in the specification.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel nucleotide analogue having the general formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters, or salt of such esters: wherein n, X, Q U R1′, R1, Z and R2 are defined here within. The compounds object of the present invention may be a single enantiomers or as mixtures of said enantiomers, the compounds may have a &agr;D, &agr;-L, &bgr;-D, &bgr;-L, R or S configuration at each chiral center or mixtures thereof. This invention also relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing them, alone or in combination with other therapeutic agents, and their use as antiviral agents, particularly against HIV and/or HBV infections in mammals.

Abstract: An instrument for sequencing oligonucleotides is loaded with the products of four sequencing reaction mixtures. These products are a combination of A, C, G and T reaction products for several sequencing reactions. The products of the different sequencing reactions are labeled with fluorescent tags which are distinguishable one from the other on the basis of their excitation or emission spectra. After separation of the oligonucleotides by electrophoresis, the order of the detected peaks is used to call the base sequence.

Abstract: A cyclopentenecarboxamide derivative represented by the formula (I): 1

Abstract: Provided are nucleotide-dye conjugates and related compounds in which a dye is linked to a nucleobase directly or indirectly by an anionic linker. The anionic character of the linker is provided by one or more anionic moieties which are present in the linker, such as phosphate, phosphonate, sulfonate, and carboxylate groups. When the dye is a provided as a donor/acceptor dye pair, the anionic linker can be located between the donor and the acceptor, or between the nucleobase and either the donor or acceptor, or both. In one embodiment, conjugates of the invention provide enhanced electrophoretic mobility characteristics to sequencing fragments, e.g., for dideoxy sequencing using labeled terminators.

Abstract: The present invention relates to certain novel dinucleotide polyphosphates of general Formulae I, II and III, and formulations thereof which are selective agonists of the P2Y purinergic receptors. They are useful in the prevention, management or treatment of diseases and disorders associated with abnormalities of tissue fluid secretion, hydration and clearance, including chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (chronic bronchitis, PCD, cystic fibrosis, immobility-associated pneumonia), sinusitis, otitis media, nasolacrimal duct obstruction, dry eye disease, glaucoma, retinal degeneration, and edematous retinal disorders, including retinal detachment, vaginal dryness, and gastrointestinal tract disease. Finally, these novel dinucleotides may be useful for diagnostic purposes, such as the facilitation of sputum induction and expectoration for the analysis of respiratory tract secretions.

Abstract: A process for preparing polymerizable biaryl derivatives comprises reacting an aromatic comprising a 6-membered ring which bears ester or benzylic OH groups in the 1,4 position with a second aromatic in a palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reaction to give a biaryl and converting the ester or benzylic OH groups into polymerizable groups in one or more steps. The biaryls obtained are suitable for preparing polymers which are used as electroluminescence materials.

Abstract: Benzamidine derivatives of the following formula, analogs thereof and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are provided. These compounds have an effect of inhibiting activated blood-coagulation factor X, and they are useful as agents for preventing or treating various diseases caused by thrombi or emboli.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds, compositions and methods for inhibiting interleukin-1&bgr; (IL-&bgr;) protease activity. The compounds, N-(pyrimidinyl)-aspartic acid &agr;-substituted methyl ketones and aspartic acid aldehydes, have the formula (I) set out herein. These compounds are inhibitors of 1&bgr;-converting enzyme and as such are useful whenever such inhibition is desired. For example, they may be used as research tools in pharmacological, diagnostic and related studies and in the treatment of diseases in mammals in which 1L-&bgr; protease activity is implicated.

Abstract: Compounds of formula RS—P(═O)(QR)—Nu where: R is a radical —(CH2)n—W—X; X is a radical —C(═Z) (Y) or —S—U; Z is O or S; W is O or S; Q is O or S; Y and U are an alkyl, aryl or saccharide radical which is optionally substituted with, for example, an OH, SH or NH group; n is equal to 1 to 4, preferably 1 or 2; and Nu is a radical consisting of a residue of a biologically active compound or the dephosphorylated residue of a compound which is biologically active when it bears a phosphate or phosphonate group.

Abstract: There are described cycloalkyl derivatives of the formula (I) R1—Y—A—B—D—E—F—G  (I) in which R1, Y, A, B, D, E, F and G have the meaning indicated herein, their preparation and their use as medicaments. The compounds according to the invention can be used as vitronectin receptor antagonists and as inhibitors of bone resorption.

Abstract: Novel FBPase inhibitors of the formula I 1