Abstract: A 18-Methyl-19-nor-17-pregn-4-ene-21,17-carbolactone of general formula I in which Z, R4, R6, R7 are as defined below with the proviso that the compound is not 18-Methyl-15?,16?-methylene-3-oxo-19-nor-17-pregn-4-ene-21,17-carbolactone.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel 18-methyl-19-nor-17-pregn-4-en-21,17-carbolactones of general formula (I), where Z=O, H2, ?NOR or ?NNHSO2R, where R=H, a straight- or branched-chain 1-4 or 3-4 C alkyl group, R4=H, halogen, methyl or trifluoromethyl, R6 and/or R7 can be ?- or ?-positioned and independently=branched- or straight-chain 1-4 or 3-4 alkyl, or R6=H and R7=a- or ?-positioned, straight- or branched-chain 1-4 or 3-4 C alkyl, or R6 and R7=H, or R6 and R7 together=a- or ?-positioned methylene or an additional bond. The novel compounds have gestagenic and antimineralocorticoid activity and are suitable for the production of pharmaceutical preparations, for example, for oral contraception and the treatment of pre-, peri- and post-menopausal pain.

Abstract: This invention describes the new 18-methyl-19-nor-17-pregn-4-ene-21,17-carbolactones of general formula I in which Z means an oxygen atom, two hydrogen atoms, a grouping ?NOR or ?NNHSO2R, whereby R is a hydrogen atom or a straight-chain or branched-chain alkyl group with 1 to 4 or 3 to 4 carbon atoms, R4 is a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a methyl group, or a trifluoromethyl group, R6 and/or R7 can be in ?- or ?-position, and, independently of one another, mean a straight-chain or branched-chain alkyl group with 1 to 4 or 3 to 4 carbon atoms, or R6 means a hydrogen atom, and R7 means an ?- or ?-position, straight-chain or branched-chain alkyl group with 1 to 4 or 3 to 4 carbon atoms, or R6 and R7 each mean a hydrogen atom, or R6 and R7 together mean an ?- or ?-position methylene group or an additional bond.

Abstract: This invention describes the new 7&agr;-(5-methylaminopentyl)-estratrienes of general formula I in which R2 stands for a hydrogen or fluorine atom, R17 stands for a hydrogen atom, a methyl or ethinyl group, n stands for 2, 3 or 4, and x stands for 0, 1 or 2. The new compounds are strong, pure antiestrogens and can be used for the production of pharmaceutical agents for treatment of estrogen-dependent diseases, for example, breast cancer, endometrial carcinoma, prostatic hyperplasia, anovulatory infertility and melanoma.

Abstract: This invention describes new, substituted 7&agr;-(&egr;-aminoalkyl)-estratrienes of general formula I in which side chain SK is a radical of partial formula The new compounds represent compounds with very strong antiestrogenic action. The compounds according to the invention are, on the one hand, pure antiestrogens, or, on the other hand, antiestrogens with estrogenic partial action. Based on this spectrum of action, the new compounds are highly suitable for the production of pharmaceutical agents for tumor therapy and hormone replacement treatment.

Abstract: This invention describes new, substituted 7.alpha.-(.xi.-aminoalkyl)-estratrienes of general formula I ##STR1## in which side chain SK is a radical of partial formula ##STR2## as well as their physiologically compatible addition salts with organic and inorganic acids.The new compounds represent compounds with very strong antiestrogenic action.The compounds according to the invention are, on the one hand, pure antiestrogens, or, on the other hand, antiestrogens with estrogenic partial action. Based on this spectrum of action, the new compounds are highly suitable for the production of pharmaceutical agents for tumor therapy and hormone replacement treatment.

Abstract: This invention describes new, substituted 7.alpha.-(.xi.-aminoalkyl)-estratrienes of general formula I ##STR1## in which side chain SK is a radical of partial formula ##STR2## as well as their physiologically compatible addition salts with organic and inorganic acids.The new compounds represent compounds with very strong antiestrogenic action.The compounds according to the invention are, on the one hand, pure antiestrogens, or, on the other hand, antiestrogens with estrogenic partial action. Based on this spectrum of action, the new compounds are highly suitable for the production of pharmaceutical agents for tumor therapy and hormone replacement treatment.

Abstract: [3,2-c]Pyrazole and [3,2-d]triazole steroids are useful anti-androgens.

Abstract: [3,2-c]Pyrazole and [3,2-d]triazole steroids are useful anti-androgens.

Abstract: Androstane derivatives of the general Formula I ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group,X and Y each mean hydrogen atoms or together a carbon-carbon bond, andR.sub.2 symbolizes a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group with 1 to 6 carbon atoms,are pharmaceutically effective substances which have a distinct antiandrogenic effectiveness in topical application.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical preparation for treating menopausal symptoms, estrogen deficiency and hormone-dependent tumors, and for use as a contraceptive, comprises a compound of formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen, methyl, a tetrahydropyranyl group or an acyl group andR.sub.2 is hydrogen or methyl.

Abstract: 17.alpha.-Alkyl steroids of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is hydrogen, acyl, alkyl, alkenyl, alkyl or alkenyl interrupted by an oxygen atom, cyclopentyl, or tetrahydropyranyl,R.sub.2 is alkyl or alkenyl of 2-6 carbon atoms,X is oxygen or the grouping H(OR.sub.3) wherein R.sub.3 is hydrogen, acyl, alkyl, alkenyl, alkyl or alkenyl interrupted by an oxygen atom, cyclopentyl, or tetrahydropyranyl, upon topical application, display antiandrogenic properties and can be utilized for the treatment of acne, seborrhea, alopecia and hirsutism.

Abstract: 2,2;6,6-diethylene-3-oxo-17alpha-pregn-4-ene-21,17-carbolactones of general formula I, ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group,R.sub.2 represents a methyl or ethyl group and ##STR2## process for their production and their pharmaceutical use.

Abstract: Dermatics are claimed which are characterized in that they contain as the active compound one or two 17.beta.-methyl-18-nor steroids of general Formula I ##STR1## wherein is a single bond or a double bond,R.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group, andR.sub.2 is an alkyl group of maximally 6 carbon atoms, optionally substituted by an alkanoyloxy group containing 2-6 carbon atoms.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to novel 1.alpha.,7.alpha.-dithio-substituted spirolactones of general Formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is C.sub.1-3 -alkyl and C.sub.1-3 -acyl andR.sup.2 is hydrogen, C.sub.1-3 -alkyl and C.sub.1-3 -acyl,to their preparation, and to their use as medicinal agents.The compounds of this invention exhibit anti-aldosterone activity and show the profile of effectiveness of a pro-drug.

Abstract: Estriol esters of Formula I ##STR1## wherein R is, in each case, the residue of an aliphatic monocarboxylic acid of 3-10 carbon atoms,surpass estriol in strength and duration of estrogen activity.

Abstract: Estriol esters of Formula I ##STR1## wherein R, in each case, means the residue of a monocarboxylic acid of 2-10 carbon atoms.The novel estriol esters surpass estriol in strength and duration of estrogen effect.

Abstract: A process for preparing a 3.beta.,7.beta.-dihydroxy-.DELTA..sup.5 -steroid of the formula ##STR1## wherein Q is ##STR2## and R.sub.1 is hydrogen, trimethylacetyl, tert-butyldimethylsilyl, dimethyl-2-(3-methylbutyl)silyl or tribenzylsilyl, comprises fermenting a 3.beta.-hydroxy-.DELTA..sup.5 -steroid of the formula ##STR3## wherein Q is as defined above, andR.sub.2 is hydrogen or alkanoyl of 2-6 carbon atoms, with a culture of Botryodiplodia malorum to obtain the corresponding 3.beta.,7.beta.-dihydroxy-.DELTA..sup.5 -steroid; and, optionally, reacting the resultant product with trimethylacetic anhydride, tert-butyldimethylsilyl chloride, dimethyl-2-(3-methylbutyl)silyl chloride, or tribenzylsilyl chloride.

Abstract: Androstane derivatives of Formula I ##STR1## wherein is a single bond or a double bond,R.sub.1 is methyl or ethyl,R.sub.2 is hydrogen or alkyl of 1-8 carbon atoms,--X-- is --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --, --CH.dbd.CH(CH.sub.2).sub.m --, or --C.tbd.C--(CH.sub.2).sub.m -- wherein n is 2 to 6 and m is 1 to 4,--A--B-- is --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --, --CH.dbd.CH--, --CCl.dbd.CH--, ##STR2## --U--V< is --CH.sub.2 --CH<, --CH.dbd.C<, --C(OH).dbd.C<, or --CCl.dbd.C<, and--W--Y-- is --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --, --CH.sub.2 --C(CH.sub.3).sub.2 --, or ##STR3## with the proviso that the compound is not 17.alpha.-(3-acetoxypropyl)-17.beta.-hydroxy-4,6-androstadien-3-one, are pharmacologically efficacious compounds, e.g., are sebum suppressive.

Abstract: 6,6-ethylene-15,16-methylene-3-oxo-17.alpha.-pregn-4-ene-21,17.alpha.-carbo lactones of general Formula I ##STR1## wherein ##STR2## is a CC-single of CC-double bond, R.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group,R.sub.2 is a methyl or ethyl group, and ##STR3## exhibit strong gestagen potency and an aldosterone-antagonistic activity.