abstract |
Gemcitabine esters or amides in which the 3'- and/or 5'-OH group and/or the N<SP>4</SP>-amino group is derivatised with a C 18 - and/or C 20 -saturated or monounsaturated acyl group, preferably an acyl group selected from oleoyl, elaidoyl, cis-eicosenoyl and trans-eicosenoyl, are useful as anti-cancer and anti-viral agents. |