Abstract:
The present invention provides antitumor peptides of formula (I): A-B-NR -CHD-CH(OCH3)-CH2CO-E-K and the acid salts thereof. A is an amino acid residue selected from the group consisting of N-methyl-D-prolyl, N-methyl-D-homoprolyl and N, N-dimethyl-2 -ethylphenylglycyl, or an amino acid residue of the formula R R N-CHX-CO, wherein R is a methyl group or an ethyl group, R is a hydrogen atom, a methyl group or an ethyl group, and X is an alkyl group. B is an amino acid residue selected from the group consisting of valyl, isoleucyl, leucyl, and 2-t-butylglycyl. R is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group. D is a normal or branched C2-C5-alkyl group. E is an amino acid residue selected from the group consisting of prolyl, homoprolyl, 5-methylprolyl, and phenylalanyl, or E is a residue derived from an amino acid comprising a pyrrolidine group. K is an alkoxy group or an amino group. An additional embodiment of the present invention is a method for treating a malignancy in a mammal, such as a human, comprising administering to the mammal an effective amount of a compound or compounds of the formula (I) in a pharmaceutically acceptable composition.
Abstract:
Novel peptides of the following formula (I): R1R2N-CHX-CO-A-B-D-E-(G)¿s?-K in which R?1, R2¿, A, B, D, E, G, K, X, and s have the meanings stated in the description, and the preparation thereof are described. The novel peptides have an antineoplastic effect.
Abstract:
The present invention provides compounds of formula (I) where R1-R5 are each, independently, a hydrogen atom or a normal or branched C1-C6-alkyl group; A is a methionyl, phenylalanyl or phenylglycyl residue; n is 0 or 1; R6 is a hydrogen atom; and R7 is a carbocyclic group, an aromatic group, a C1-C4-alkyl group, a pyridylalkyl group or a heterocyclic group. In another embodiment, R6 is benzyl or -C(O)OR8, where R8 is a C1-C6-alkyl group, and R7 is a heteroaromatic group, such as a 2-thiazolyl group.
Abstract:
The present invention provides antitumor peptides of formula (I): A-B-NR3-CHD-CH(OCH¿3?)-CH2CO-E-K and the acid salts thereof. A is an amino acid residue selected from the group consisting of N-methyl-D-prolyl, N-methyl-D-homoprolyl and N, N-dimethyl-2 -ethylphenylglycyl, or an amino acid residue of the formula R?1R2¿N-CHX-CO, wherein R1 is a methyl group or an ethyl group, R2 is a hydrogen atom, a methyl group or an ethyl group, and X is an alkyl group. B is an amino acid residue selected from the group consisting of valyl, isoleucyl, leucyl, and 2-t-butylglycyl. R3 is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group. D is a normal or branched C¿2?-C5-alkyl group. E is an amino acid residue selected from the group consisting of prolyl, homoprolyl, 5-methylprolyl, and phenylalanyl, or E is a residue derived from an amino acid comprising a pyrrolidine group. K is an alkoxy group or an amino group. An additional embodiment of the present invention is a method for treating a malignancy in a mammal, such as a human, comprising administering to the mammal an effective amount of a compound or compounds of the formula (I) in a pharmaceutically acceptable composition.
Abstract:
Novel peptides of the following formula (I): R1R2N-CHX-CO-A-B-D-E-(G)s-K in which R1, R2, A, B, D, E, G, K, X, and s have the meanings stated in the description, and the preparation thereof are described. The novel peptides have an antineoplastic effect.
Abstract:
The invention relates to new peptides with the formula R1R2N-CHX-CO-A-B-D-E-(G)s-K, where R1, R2, A, B, D, E, G, K, X and s have the meanings listed in the description. The invention also relates to methods for the preparation of the above peptides having antineoplastic properties.
Abstract:
The present invention provides compositions and methods for the treatment of cancer in a subject wherein compounds of Formula I as defined herein in combination with paclitaxel, taxotere or modified taxane or taxoid analogs provide enhanced anticancer effects over the effects achieved with the individual compounds.
Abstract:
Compound of formula: A-B-D-E-F-(G)r-(K)s-L wherein: A is a proline derivative of formula IIa, wherein na is O to 3; Ra I hydrogen, or unsubstituted or fluorine-substituted normal, branched or cyclic C1-3-alkyl; R1a is hydrogen, C1-3 -alkyl, phenyl, or substituted phenyl; or Ra and R1a together form a propylene bridge; and R2a, R3a, R4a and R5a are each, independently, hydrogen or alkyl; or an alpha-amino acid derivative of Formula IIIa, Formula IVa, Formula Va, Formula VIa, Formula VIIa, Formula VIIIa, a 2-azabicyclo heptane-3-carboxylic acid derivative of Formula IXa, an amino acid derivative of Formula Xa; B is a valyl, isoleucyl, allo-isoleucyl, norvalyl, 2-tert-butylglycyl or 2-ethylglycyl residue; or an alpha-amino acid residue of Formula IIb; D is an N-alkylvalyl, N-alkyl-2-ethylglycyl, N-alkyl-2-tert-butylglycyl, N-alkylnorleucyl, N-alkylisoleucyl, N-alkyl-allo-isoleucyl or N-alkylnorvalyl residue; or an alpha-amino acid residue of Formula IId, Formula IIId; E is a prolyl, thiazolidinyl-4-carbonyl, homoprolyl, or hydroxyprolyl residue; or an alpha-amino acid residue of Formula IIe; or an aminocyclopentanecarboxylic acid residue of Formula IIIe, wherein Re is alkyl and R1e is hydrogen, or unsubstituted or fluorine-substituted alkyl; F is a prolyl, thiazolidinyl-4-carbonyl, homoprolyl or hydroxyprolyl residue; or an alpha-amino acid residue of Formula IIf; or a 2- or 3-aminocyclopentanecarboxylic acid residue of Formula IIIf; G is an alpha-amino acid residue of Formula IIg; K is an alpha-amino acid of Formula IIk; and L is a substituted or unsubstituted amino, hydrazido, aminoxy or oximato group; and r and s are independently, 0 or 1; provided that when s and r are 0 and A is of formula IIa where na is 0 or 1 and R1a, R2a, R3a, R4a and R5a are each hydrogen, L is a substituted or unsubstituted amino or hydrazido group .
Abstract:
Novel peptides of the formula R R N-CHX-CO-A-B-D-E-(G)s-K in which R , R , A, B, D, E, G, K, X, and s have the meanings stated in the description, and the preparation thereof are described. The novel peptides have an antineoplastic effect.