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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7087590 | 19-norbufalin derivatives, their preparation and pharmaceutical compositions containing them A 19-norbufalin derivative compound of formula (I): wherein the R groups are as defined by the present specification. The compounds are Na+K−-ATPase inhibitors and can be used in the treat... | 08/08/2006 |
| 6992081 | Compounds to treat Alzheimer's disease The present invention is directed toward substituted hydroxyethylene compounds of formulas (XII) (XIII), and (XIV) useful in treating Alzheimer's disease and other similar diseases. ... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6433200 | Intermediates for preparation of 16-ene-vitamin D derivatives Intermediates for the preparation of a vitamin D derivative have the following formulas: ##STR1## wherein R9 and R10 may be the same or different and each represents a hydrogen atom or a protecting group, and in Formula (5) the ... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6262042 | 17ଲ-amino and hydroxylamino-11ଲ-arylsteroids and their derivatives having agonist or antagonist hormonal properties The invention is directed to a novel class of steroids which exhibit potent antiprogestational activity.... | 07/17/2001 |
| 6200965 | 17-Azolyl steroids useful as androgren synthesis inhibitors Androgen synthesis inhibitors, as well as methods for the use of the same to reduce plasma levels of testosterone and/or dyhydrotestosterone, and to treat prostate cancer and benign prostatic hypertrophy, are disclosed.... | 03/13/2001 |
| 5994335 | 17-azolyl steroids useful as androgen synthesis inhibitors Androgen synthesis inhibitors, as well as methods for the use of the same to reduce plasma levels of testosterone and/or dyhydrotestosterone, and to treat prostate cancer and benign prostatic hypertrophy, are disclosed.... | 11/30/1999 |
| 5843931 | 6,7-modified 11ଲ-aryl-4-oestrenes Compounds of the general formula I ##STR1## are described, in which x represents an oxygen atom or the hydroxyimino grouping >N~OH, R1 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, G represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or a C1... | 12/01/1998 |
| 5721227 | 17-aryl and 17-heterocyclyl-14ଲ-5-androstane, androstene and androstadiene derivatives active on the cardiovascular system, processes for their preparation and pharmaceutical compositions containing same 17-Aryl -5,14ଲ-androstane, androstene and androstadiene derivatives of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein the symbol --- represents a single or a double bond; when the double bond is not present in the 4 or 5 position, the hydrogen in po... | 02/24/1998 |
| 5712263 | Steroid derivatives To provide novel steroid derivatives having an antitumor action which can be synthesized efficiently and stereoselectively by means of synthetic organic chemistry. A steroid derivative represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is an alkyl group ... | 01/27/1998 |
| 5593982 | Cyclopentanperhydrophenanthren-17ଲ-(3-furyl)-3-derivatives and pharmaceutical compositions comprising same for the treatment of cardiovascular disorders Cyclopentanperhydrophenantren-17ଲ-(3-furyl)-3-derivatives and pharmaceutical compositions containing same for the treatment of cardiovascular disorders such as heart failure and hypertension, are disclosed.... | 01/14/1997 |
| 5591733 | Methods, compositions, and compounds for allosteric modulation of the gaba receptor by members of the androstane and pregnane series Method, compositions, and compounds for modulating brain excitability to alleviate stress, anxiety, insomnia and seizure activity using certain steroid derivatives that act at a newly identified site on the gamma-aminobutyric acid receptor-chloride ionoph... | 01/07/1997 |
| 5591734 | 17-(3-furyl)-5ଲ, 14ଲ-androstane derivatives active on the cardiovascular system, processes for their preparation and pharmaceutical compositions containing same The present invention relates to a group of 17-(3-furyl)- and (4-pyridazinyl) 5ଲ,14ଲ-androstane derivatives, active on the cardiovascular system, to processes for their preparation and to pharmaceutical compositions containing same for the tre... | 01/07/1997 |
| 5521167 | Cyclopentanperhydrophenanthren-17ଲ-(hydroxy or alkoxy)-17-(Aryl or heterocyclyl)-3ଲ-derivatives active on the cardiovascular system, and pharmaceutical compositions containing same The present invention relates to new cyclopentanperhydrophenanthren-17-(hydroxy or alkoxy)-17-(aryl or heterocyclyl)-3ଲ-derivatives, active on the cardiovascular system, to a process for their preparation and to pharmaceutical compositions cont... | 05/28/1996 |
| 5432169 | Cyclopentanperhydrophenanthren-17ଲ-(3-furyl)-3-derivatives and pharmaceutical compositions comprising same for the treatment of cardiovascular disorders Cyclopentanperhydrophenantren-17ଲ-(3-furyl)-3-derivatives and pharmaceutical compositions containing same for the treatment of cardiovascular disorders such as heart failure and hypertension, are disclosed.... | 07/11/1995 |
| 5382661 | Pyrazinylpiperazinyl steroids Disclosed are amino substituted steroids (XI) which contain a pyrazinylpiperazinyl group attached to the terminal carbon atom of the C17 -side chain which are useful as pharmaceutical agents for treating a number of conditions.... | 01/17/1995 |
| 5359055 | Pregnane derivatives and processes for production thereof There are provided pregnane derivatives represented by formula ##STR1## wherein A1 represents a hydrogen atom or a hydroxyl group, A2 represents a substituent such as a hydroxyl group when A1 represents a hydrogen ato... | 10/25/1994 |
| 5232917 | Methods, compositions, and compounds for allosteric modulation of the GABA receptor by members of the androstane and pregnane series Method, compositions, and compounds for modulating brain excitability to alleviate stress, anxiety, insomnia and seizure activity using certain steroid derivatives that act at a newly identified site on the gamma-aminobutyric acid receptor-chloride ionoph... | 08/03/1993 |
| 5208227 | Method, compositions, and compounds for modulating brain excitability Method, compositions, and compounds for modulating brain excitability to alleviate stress, anxiety, and seizure activity using certain steroid derivatives that act at a newly identified site on the gamma-ammobutyric acid/benzodiazepine receptor-chloride i... | 05/04/1993 |
| 5194602 | 9-hydroxy-17-methylene steroids, process for their preparation and their use in the preparation of corticosteroids New 9-hydroxy-17-methylene steroids are prepared by the introduction of a substituted 17-methylene group in 9-hydroxyandrost-4-ene-3, 17-dione. The resulting compounds are useful starting compounds in the synthesis of corticosteroids.... | 03/16/1993 |
| 5182381 | Intermediates for 3-keto-19-nor-Ɗ4,9 -steroids Novel 3-keto-19-nor-Ɗ4,9 -steroids of the formula ##STR1## and their non-toxic, pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts possessing a remarkable antiglucocorticoidal activity.... | 01/26/1993 |
| 5175281 | Pharmaceutically active pyrimidinylpiperazinylsterioids Disclosed are Ɗ9(11) -steroids (VI) and amino substituted steroids (XI) which contain an amino group attached to the terminal carbon atom of the C17 -side chain, more particularly amino steroids (Ia and Ib), aromatic steroids (II), ... | 12/29/1992 |
| 5122521 | Sterol compound A novel sterol compound having an antitumor activity is disclosed. The compound is prepared by extracting sponges of the genus Xestospongia with an organic solvent and purifying the extract by conventional methods.... | 06/16/1992 |
| 5120840 | 4-amino-4-ene-steroids and their use as 5-reductase inhibitors The present invention relates to 4-amino-Ɗ4 -steroids which are useful as inhibitors of 5-reductase. The compounds are prepared by the reaction of an appropriate 4-azido steroid with triphenylphosphine in an aqueous inert solvent with h... | 06/09/1992 |
| 5120723 | Method, compositions, and compounds for modulating brain excitability Method, compositions, and compounds for modulating brain excitability to alleviate stress, anxiety, and seizure activity using certain steroid derivatives that act at a newly identified site on the gamma-ammobutyric acid/benzodiazepine receptor-chloride i... | 06/09/1992 |
| 5064822 | Novel 3-keto-19-nor-Ɗ4,9 -steroids Novel 3-keto-19-nor-Ɗ4,9 -steroids of the formula ##STR1## wherein R1 is selected from the group consisting of naphthyl, phenylphenyl, alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, alkenyl of 2 to 6 carbon atoms optionally containing additiona... | 11/12/1991 |
| 5034548 | Steroid derivatives useful as hypocholesterolemics Lanosterols substituted in the 14 and/or 15 position(s) which are active in inhibiting lanosta-8,24-dien-3ଲ-ol 14-methyl-demethylase activity, suppressing 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase (HMGR) activity, decreasing cholesterol... | 07/23/1991 |
| 4921638 | 17ଲ-cyano-9,17-dihydroxyandrost-4-en-3-one The invention is the compound 17ଲ-cyano-9, 17-dihydroxyandrost-4-en-3-one (I) which is particularly useful as an intermediate in the production of the 17-halo silyl ethers (II).... | 05/01/1990 |
| 4898694 | 17-Hydroxy-steroids Compounds of the formulae: ##STR1## are useful as anti-cancer, anti-obesity, anti-diabetic, anti-coronary agents, anti-aging agents, anti-hypolipidemic agents and anti-autoimmune agents.... | 02/06/1990 |
| 4861763 | 17 -(substituted-methyl)-17ଲ-hydroxy/esterified hydroxy steroids and their progestational use Steroids of the formula: ##STR1## which are characterized by a 17-cyanomethyl, azidomethyl, methoxymethyl, phenylmethyl, or ethynylmethyl substituent and a 17ଲ-hydroxy/esterified hydroxy substitutent. The steroids of this invention ... | 08/29/1989 |
| 4774236 | 17-(substituted-methyl)-17ଲ-hydroxy/esterified hydroxy steroids and pharmaceutical compositions containing them Steroids of the formula: ##STR1## which are characterized by a 17-cyanomethyl, azidomethyl, methoxymethyl, phenylmethyl, or ethynylmethyl substituent and a 17ଲ-hydroxy/esterified hydroxy substituent. The steroids of this invention h... | 09/27/1988 |
| 4717721 | Sidechain homo-vitamin D compounds with preferential anti-cancer activity This invention relates to a method for enhancing cell differentiation in malignant cells by exposing the cells to a 1-hydroxylated vitamin D derivative characterized by a 17-side chain greater in length than the cholesterol or ergosterol side chain... | 01/05/1988 |
| 4613463 | Process and intermediates for the preparation of 17 alphahydroxyprogesterones and corticoids from an enol steroid This invention discloses an improved process for the production of corticoids from 17-hydroxy steroids utilizing peroxymonosulfate.... | 09/23/1986 |
| 4558041 | Antiandrogenic 17-substituted steroids 17-substituted steroids of the formula ##STR1## wherein R1 is hydrogen, acyl, alkyl, alkenyl, alkyl or alkenyl interrupted by an oxygen atom, cyclopentyl, or tetrahydropyranyl, R2 is alkyl or alkenyl of 2-6 carbon atoms, X is ... | 12/10/1985 |
| 4477445 | 3-Keto-19-nor-Ɗ4,9-steroids Novel 3-keto-19-nor-Ɗ4,9-steroids of the formula ##STR1##... | 10/16/1984 |
| 4380624 | Novel isomers of bufalin and resibufogenin and their preparation This invention relates to novel isomers of naturally occurring cardiotonic compounds, specifically novel isobufalins and novel isoresibufogenins. This invention also relates to a novel method of preparing the novel isomers.... | 04/19/1983 |
| 4272530 | Ɗ1,3,5(10) -Estratrienes Novel 11ଲ -substituted-Ɗ 1,3,5(10) -estratrienes of the formula ##STR1## wherein R1 is selected from the group consisting of optionally substituted unsaturated alkyl of 2 to 8 carbon atoms, optionally substituted ary... | 06/09/1981 |
| 4259240 | Synthesis of furyl intermediates, and cardenolides and their isomers prepared therefrom The invention relates to furyl intermediates and the preparation thereof, said intermediates being particularly useful in the preparation of synthetic cardenolides and their isomers. The process provides for the reaction of an unsaturated steroidal 17 ket... | 03/31/1981 |
| 4233296 | 11ଲ-Substituted-Ɗ4,9 -estradienes Novel steroids of the formula ##STR1## wherein R1 is linear or branched alkyl of 1 to 12 carbon atoms, unsaturated alkyl of 2 to 8 carbon atoms optionally substituted, optionally substituted aryl of 6 to 12 carbon atoms, optionally su... | 11/11/1980 |
| 4203981 | Novel 17 -aryl-steroids Novel steroids of the formula ##STR1## wherein R1 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and acyl of an organic carboxylic acid of 1 to 18 carbon atoms, R2 is selected from the group consisting of optionally substitut... | 05/20/1980 |
| 4011212 | 22-Cyano-24-norcholanes There are disclosed herein the 3ଲ,14-dihydroxy-, 3ଲ,5,14-trihydroxy-, 3ଲ,12ଲ,14-trihydroxy- and 3ଲ,14,16ଲ-trihydroxy-21,23-epoxy-23-methoxy-24-nor-5ଲ,14.be ta.-chola-20,22-diene-22-carbonitriles, as well as their c... | 03/08/1977 |
