Patents Assigned to Novopharm Limited
  • Publication number: 20020035260
    Abstract: 4-Aza-steroid compounds are provided, which have functional groups at one or more of positions 7, 11 and 15, such as hydroxyl or hydroxyl derivative groups. The compounds are active against 5-&agr;-reductase giving indications of utility in combating prostate cancer. The compounds can be prepared by chemo-enzymatic synthesis from easily available 4-aza-steroids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2001
    Publication date: March 21, 2002
    Applicant: Novopharm Limited
    Inventors: Chenchaiah C. Pamidi, Qi Jia