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17.beta.-nitro-11.beta.-arylisteroids and their derivatives having agonist or antagonist hormonal properties

US6015805A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 25, 1999
Grant dateJan 18, 2000
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Expiry dateMay 25, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P43/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention is directed to 11.beta.-arylsteroids of formula II: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.6, R.sup.8, R.sup.12 and X are as defined by the specification. The compounds exhibit potent antiprogestational activity and are useful in the treatment of fibroids, endometriosis, cervical ripening prior to delivery, hormone replacement therapy and in the control of fertility.

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