Abstract: Described herein are solid state 17?-ethynylandrost-5-ene-3?,7?,17?-triol including amorphous and crystalline forms and specific polymorphic forms thereof, and use of solid state 17?-ethynylandrost-5-ene-3?,7?,17?-triol in treating numerous diseases and disorders, including hyperglycemic conditions, such as type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome, autoimmune conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis and type 1 diabetes, among other inflammation related conditions, and neurodegenerative conditions in subjects or human patients.

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?, 7?,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 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?,7?,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 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?,7?,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 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?,7?,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 and describes solid state 17?-ethynyl-5?-androstane-3?,17?-diol including amorphous and crystalline forms and specific polymorphic forms thereof. Anhydrates and solvates of 17?-ethynyl-5?-androstane-3?,17?-diol include Form III anhydrate and Form I solvate. The invention further relates to solid and suspension formulations containing 17?-ethynyl-5?-androstane-3?,17?-diol in a described solid state form and use of the formulations to treat cancers or precancers such as prostate cancer or breast cancer in subjects or human patients. The invention also relates to methods to make liquid formulations from solid state forms of 17?-ethynyl-5?-androstane-3?,17?-diol and uses of such formulations in treating the described conditions.

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 relates to the use of compounds to ameliorate or treat a condition such as a cystic fibrosis, neutropenia or other exemplified conditions. Exemplary compounds that can be used include 7?-hydroxy-17-(3-pyridyl)-androst-4,16-diene-3-one and other androst-4,16-diene compounds substituted at the 17-position with a heterocycle moiety and at the 3- and 7-positions with a hydroxyl, ester, ether or other disclosed moiety.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of compounds to ameliorate or treat a condition such as a cystic fibrosis, neutropenia or other exemplified conditions. Exemplary compounds that can be used include 3?,7?-dihydroxy-17-(3-pyridyl)-androst-5,16-diene and other androst-5,16-diene compounds substituted at the 17-position with a heterocycle moiety and at the 3- and 7-positions with a hydroxyl, ester, ether or other disclosed moiety.