Synthesis of 46 BVdU ProTide derivatives with superior activity over BVdU.
Anti-proliferative activity against L1210, CEM, HeLa and HEL cell lines.
Up to 20-fold cytostatic activity enhancement over the parent BVdU.
Retention or increase of the cytostatic activity against TK-deficient cancer cells.
Separation of 4 pairs of P diastereoisomers and comparison of their properties.