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(20S)-1α-hydroxy-2α-methyl and 2β-methyl-19-nor-vitamin D3 and their uses

US7094916B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 18, 2005
Grant dateAug 22, 2006
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Expiry dateJan 18, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C49/443
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention discloses (20S)-1α-hydroxy-2α-methyl-19-nor-vitamin D3 and (20S)-1α-hydroxy-2β-methyl-19-nor-vitamin D3 and pharmaceutical uses therefor. These compounds exhibit pronounced activity in arresting the proliferation of undifferentiated cells and inducing their differentiation to the monocyte thus evidencing use as an anti-cancer agent and for the treatment of skin diseases such as psoriasis as well as skin conditions such as wrinkles, slack skin, dry skin and insufficient sebum secretion. These compounds also have very significant calcemic activity and therefore may be used to treat immune disorders in humans as well as metabolic bone diseases such as osteoporosis.

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