Abstract: The invention relates to processes for preparing 17-alkynyl-7-hydroxy-steroids, such as 17-Ethynyl-10R,13S-dimethyl 2,3,4,7,8R,9S, 10,11,12,13,14S,15,16,17-hexadecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthrene-3R, 7R,17S-triol (also referred to as 17?-ethynyl-androst-5-ene-3?,7?,17?-triol), that are essentially free of process impurities having binding activity at nuclear estrogen receptors.

Abstract: The invention provides and describes solid state 17?-ethynyl-androst-5-ene-3?, 7?,17?-triol including amorphous and crystalline forms and specific polymorphic forms thereof. Anhydrates and solvates of 17?-ethynyl-androst-5-ene-3?, ?,17?-triol include Form I anhydrate and Form IV and Form V solvates. The invention further relates to solid and suspension formulations containing 17?-ethynyl-androst-5-ene-3?,7?,17?-triol in a described solid state form and use of the formulations to treat hyperglycemic conditions, such as type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome, and autoimmune conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis and type 1 diabetes, among other inflammation related conditions in subjects or human patients. The invention also relates to methods to make liquid formulations from solid state forms of 17?-ethynyl-androst-5-ene-3?, 7?,17?-triol and uses of such formulations in treating the described conditions.

Abstract: The invention provides compositions comprising formula 1 steroids, e.g., 16?-bromo-3?-hydroxy-5?-androstan-17-one hemihydrate and one or more excipients, typically wherein the composition comprises less than about 3% water. The compositions are useful to make improved pharmaceutical formulations. The invention also provides methods of intermittent dosing of steroid compounds such as analogs of 16?-bromo-3?-hydroxy-5?-androstan-17-one and compositions useful in such dosing regimens. The invention further provides compositions and methods to inhibit pathogen (viral) replication, ameliorate symptoms associated with immune dysregulation and to modulate immune responses in a subject using certain steroids and steroid analogs. The invention also provides methods to make and use these immunomodulatory compositions and formulations.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of compounds to treat a number of conditions, such as thrombocytopenia, neutropenia or the delayed effects of radiation therapy. Compounds that can be used in the invention include methyl-2,3,4-trihydroxy-1-O-(7,17-dioxoandrost-5 -ene-3?-yl)-?-D-glucopyranosiduronate, 16?,3?-dihydroxy-5?-androstan-17-one or 3,7,16,17 -tetrahydroxyandrost-5-ene, 3,7,16,17-tetrahydroxyandrost-4-ene, 3,7,16,17 -tetrahydroxyandrost-1-ene or 3,7,16,17-tetrahydroxyandrostane that can be used in the treatment method.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of compounds to ameliorate or treat an condition such as a cystic fibrosis, neutropenia or other exemplified conditions. Exemplary compounds that can be used include 3?-hydroxy-17?-aminoandrost-5-ene, 3?-hydroxy-16?-fluoro-17?-aminoandrost-5-ene, 3?-hydroxy-16?-fluoro-17?-aminoandrost-5-ene, 3?-hydroxy-16?-fluoro-17?-aminoandrost-5-ene, 1?,3?-dihydroxy-4?-fluoroandrost-5-ene-17-one, 1?,3?,17?-trihydroxy-4?-fluoroandrost-5-ene, 1?,3?-dihydroxy-6?-bromoandrost-5-ene, 1?-fluoro-3?,12?-dihydroxyandrost-5-ene-17-one, 1?-fluoro-3?,4?-dihydroxyandrost-5-ene and 4?-fluoro-3?,6?,17?-trihydroxyandrostane.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods to prevent, treat, ameliorate or slow the progression of one or more of a blood cell deficiency, unwanted inflammation, allergy, immune suppression condition, immunosenescence, autoimmune disorder, infection, neurological disorder, cardiovascular disorder, pulmonary disorder, trauma, hemorrhage, bone fracture or unwanted or excess bone loss with steroid compounds containing carbon-carbon double bonds within the fused four-ring system such that the steroid compounds are unsaturated. The unsaturated steroid compounds include 3,16?,17?-trihydroxy-7-acetoxy-androst-1,3,5(10),6-tetraene, 3,16?,17?-trihydroxy-7-methoxy-androst-1,3,5(10),6-tetraene, 3,17?-dihydroxy-7-acetoxy-16?-fluoro-androst-1,3,5(10),6-tetraene, 3,17?-dihydroxy-7-methoxy-16?-fluoro-androst-1,3,5(10),6-tetraene, 3,17?-dihydroxy-7,16?-diacetoxy-androst-1,3,5(10),6-tetraene and 3,17?-dihydroxy-7-methoxy-16?-acetoxy-androst-1,3,5(10),6-tetraene.

Abstract: The invention provides compositions comprising formula 1 steroids, e.g., 16?-bromo-3?-hydroxy-5?-androstan-17-one hemihydrate and one or more excipients, typically wherein the composition comprises less than about 3% water. The compositions are useful to make improved pharmaceutical formulations. The invention also provides methods of intermittent dosing of steroid compounds such as analogs of 16?-bromo-3?-hydroxy-5?-androstan-17-one and compositions useful in such dosing regimens. The invention further provides compositions and methods to inhibit pathogen (viral) replication, ameliorate symptoms associated with immune dysregulation and to modulate immune responses in a subject using certain steroids and steroid analogs. The invention also provides methods to make and use these immunomodulatory compositions and formulations.