Disclosed are compounds of formula I, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The compounds are inhibitors of the complement system. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of formula I, and methods involving use of the compounds and compositions in the treatment and prevention of diseases and conditions characterized by aberrant complement system activity. ##STR00001##

Disclosed are compounds of formula I, and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The compounds are inhibitors of the complement system. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising a compound of formula I, and methods involving use of the compounds and compositions in the treatment and prevention of diseases and conditions characterized by aberrant complement system activity. ##STR00001##

The invention generally relates to conducting reactions in Leidenfrost-levitated droplets.

The invention generally relates to conducting reactions in Leidenfrost-levitated droplets.

Disclosed herein inter alia are compositions and methods for treating cancer using 5-Br-indirubin derivatives.

Disclosed herein inter alia are compositions and methods for treating cancer using 5-Br-indirubin derivatives.

The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition for preventing or treating acute myeloid leukemia or metastatic breast cancer, comprising, as an active ingredient, an indirubin derivative. When the compound of the present invention is used, it can effectively inhibit the activity of FLT3 kinase and can be usefully used to prevent or treat acute myeloid leukemia or metastatic breast cancer.

Indirubin is the major active anti-tumor component of a traditional Chinese herbal medicine used for treatment of chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML). Indirubin derivatives (IRDs) potently reduce the viabilities of various cancer cells and affect kinase activities. IRDs disclosed herein provide new therapeutics for cancer and conditions regulated by the kinase activities.

Indirubin is the major active anti-tumor component of a traditional Chinese herbal medicine used for treatment of chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML). Indirubin derivatives (IRDs) potently reduce the viabilities of various cancer cells and affect kinase activities. IRDs disclosed herein provide new therapeutics for cancer and conditions regulated by the kinase activities.

A gossypol isatin Schiff base compound with antitumor activities represented by formula I: ##STR00001##
R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are independently hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkoxy, nitro, halogen, unsubstituted or substituted phenyl, or unsubstituted or substituted benzyl. A method of preparing the compound of formula I is also disclosed.