Steroidal 3-acetic acid derivatives as 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors
US5137882A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 11, 1990 |
| Grant date | Aug 11, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 11, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P43/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Invented are 3-acetic acid-steroidal compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds, and methods of using these compounds to inhibit steroid 5.alpha.-reductase including using these compounds to reduce prostate size and to treat prostatic adenocarcinoma. Also invented are intermediates used in preparing these compounds.
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