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2,',5'-phosphorothioate oligoadenylates and plant antiviral uses thereof

Assignee: Temple University
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Filing: 1987-10-22
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Granted: 1990-05-15
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Expires: 2007-10-22
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Abstract

Abstract Optically active compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein n is 1 or 2 and m is 0, 1, 2 or 3 have antiviral activity. Compounds of the formula wherein at least one of the internucleotide phosphorothioate linkages is of the Sp configuration possess increased antiviral activity and/or metabolic stability.

Inventors

  • 👤 Robert J. Suhadolnik
  • 👤 Wolfgang Pfleiderer

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-02 13:59
CPC Classifications
C; C07; C07H; C07H21/00; A; A61; A61P; A61P31/00; A61P31/12

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 37
Claim 1
Independent Claim 54 words
A compound which is an optical isomer of the formula: ##STR14## substantially free of contamination by other optical isomers of the same formula, wherein m is zero, 1,2 or 3; n is 1 or 2; and at least one of the internucleotide phosphorothioate groups ##STR15## is of the Sp configuration; or water-soluble salt thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 54 words
A compound which is an optical isomer of the formula: ##STR14## substantially free of contamination by other optical isomers of the same formula, wherein m is zero, 1,2 or 3; n is 1 or 2; and at least one of the internucleotide phosphorothioate groups ##STR15## is of the Sp configuration; or water-soluble salt thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 10 words
A compound according to claim 1 wherein m is 1.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 22 words
A compound according to claim 1 wherein the internucleotide phosphorothioate group adjacent the 2' terminal adenylate moiety is of the Sp configuration.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 7 words
(Rp)-P-thioadenylyl-(2'5')-(Sp)-P-thioadenylyl-(2'-5')-adenosine, being a compound of claim 1.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 7 words
(Sp)-P-thioadenylyl-(2'-5')-(Rp)-P-thioadenylyl-(2'-5')-adenosine, being a compound of claim 1.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 8 words
(Sp)-P-thioadenylyl-(2'-5')-(Sp)-P-thioadenylyl-(2'-5')-adenosine, being a compound according to claim 1.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 7 words
5'-O-phosphoryl-(Rp)-P-thioadenylyl-(2'-5')-(Sp)-P-thioadenylyl-(2'-5')-adenosine, being a compound of claim 1.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 7 words
5'-O-phosphoryl-(Sp)-P-thioadenylyl-(2'-5')-(Rp)-P-thioadenylyl-(2'-5')-adenosine, being a compound of claim 1.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim 8 words
5'-O-phosphoryl-(Sp)-P-thioadenylyl-(2'-5')-(Sp)-P-thioadenylyl-(2'-5')-adenosine, being a compound according to claim 1.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim 13 words
(Rp)-P-thioadenylyl-(2'-5')-(Sp)-P-thioadenylyl-(2'-5')-(Rp)-P-thioadenylyl-(2'-5')-adenosine, and 5'-mono-, di-, and triphosphates thereof, being compounds according to claim 1.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim 6 words
The 5'-monophosphate according to claim 10.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim 13 words
(Rp)-P-thioadenylyl-(2'-5')-(Rp)-P-thioadenylyl-(2'-5')-(Sp)-P-thioadenylyl-(2'-5')-adenosine, and 5'-mono-, di-, and triphosphates thereof, being compounds according to claim 10.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim 6 words
The 5'-monophosphate according to claim 12.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim 13 words
(Rp)-P-thioadenylyl-(2'-5')-(Sp)-P-thioadenylyl-(2'-5')-(Sp)-P-thioadenylyl-(2'-5')-adenosine, and 5'-mono-, di-, and triphosphates thereof, being compounds according to claim 1.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim 6 words
The 5'-monophosphate according to claim 14.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim 13 words
(Sp)-P-thioadenylyl-(2'-5')-(Sp)-P-thioadenylyl-(2'-5')-(Rp)-P-thioadenylyl-(2'-5')-adenosine, and 5'-mono-, di-, and triphosphates thereof, being compounds according to claim 1.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim 6 words
The 5'-monophosphate according to claim 16.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim 16 words
(Sp)-P-thioadenyl-(2'-5')-( Rp)- P-thioadenylyl-(2'-5')-(Sp)-P-thioadenylyl-(2'-5')-adenosine, and 5'- mono-, di-, and triphosphates thereof, being compounds according to claim 1.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim 6 words
The 5'-monophosphate according to claim 18.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim 14 words
(Sp)-P-thioadenylyl-(2'-5')-(Sp)-P-thioadenylyl-(2'-5')-(Sp)-P-thioadenylyl-(2'-5')-adenosine, and 5'- mono-, di-, and triphosphates thereof, being compounds according to claim 1.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim 6 words
The 5'-monophosphate according to claim 20.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim 22 words
A method of inhibiting viral infection in plants comprising administering thereto an antiviral effective amount of a compound according to claim 1.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim 20 words
A method of inhibiting viral infection in plants comprising thereto an antiviral effective amount of compound according to claim 2.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim 15 words
A method according to claim 22, wherein the compound is (Sp)-P-thioadenylyl-(2'-5')-(Sp)-P-thioadenylyl-(2'-5')-adenosine or the 5'-monophosphate thereof.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim 11 words
A method according to claim 22, wherein the compound is (Rp)-P-thioadenylyl-(2'-5')-(Sp)-P-thioadenylyl-(2'-5')-adenosine.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim 15 words
A method according to claim 22, wherein the compound is (Rp)-P-thioadenylyl-(2'-5')-(Rp)-P-thioadenylyl-(2'-5')-adenosine or the 5'-monophosphate thereof.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim 11 words
A method according to claim 22 wherein the compound is (Rp)-P-thioadenylyl-(2'-5')-(Sp)-P-thioadenylyl-(2'-5')-(Sp)-P-thioadenylyl-(2'-5')-adenosine.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim 11 words
A method according to claim 22 wherein the compound is (Sp)-P-thioadenylyl-(2'-5')-(Sp)-P-thioadenylyl-(2'-5')-(Sp)-P-thioadenylyl-(2'-5')-adenosine.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim 10 words
A compound according to claim 1 where n is 2.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim 10 words
A compound according to claim 1 where m is 3.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim 12 words
A method according to claim 22 for inhibiting tobacco mosaic virus infection.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim 63 words
A pharmaceutical composition comprising a pharmaceutical carrier and a compound which is an optical iosmer of the formula: ##STR16## substantially free of contamination by other optical isomers of the same formula, wherein m is zero, 1, 2 or 3; n is 1 or 2; and at least one of the internucleotide phosphorothioate groups ##STR17## is of the Sp configuration; or water-soluble salt thereof.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim 63 words
A pharmaceutical composition comprising a pharmaceutical carrier and a compound which is an optical iosmer of the formula: ##STR16## substantially free of contamination by other optical isomers of the same formula, wherein m is zero, 1, 2 or 3; n is 1 or 2; and at least one of the internucleotide phosphorothioate groups ##STR17## is of the Sp configuration; or water-soluble salt thereof.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim 10 words
A composition according to claim 32 wherein m is 1.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim 15 words
A composition according to claim 32 wherein the compound is (Rp)-P-thioadenylyl-(2'-5')-(Sp)-P-thioadenylyl-(2'-5')-adenosine, or the 5'-monophosphate thereof.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim 15 words
A composition according to claim 32 wherein the compound is (Sp)-P-thioadenylyl-(2'-5')-(Sp)-P-thioadenylyl-(2'-5')-(Sp)-P-thioadenylyl-(2'-5')-adenosine, or the 5'-monophosphate thereof.

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