Novel taxoids are provided having enhanced water solubility and/or improved pharmacological properties as compared to paclitaxel. The subject taxoids comprise a functional group attached to a paclitaxel at the C-2' and/or C-7 position by a linking group. Functional groups present in the subject ...http://www.google.com/patents/US5801191?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US5801191 - Taxoids