Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof wherein R1 to R6 are as defined in the claims. The invention further relates to their use as inhibitors of 17?-HSD and in treatment or prevention of steroid hormone de-pendent diseases or disorders, such as steroid hormone dependent diseases or disorders requiring the inhibition of the 17?-HSD1 enzyme and/or requiring the lowering of the endogenous estradiol concentration. The present invention also relates to the preparation of the aforementioned compounds and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising as an active ingredient(s) one or more of the aforementioned compounds or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof wherein R2, R3, R4, R7 and R8 are as defined in the claims. The invention further relates to their use as inhibitors of 17?-HSD1 and in treatment or prevention of steroid hormone dependent diseases or disorders, such as steroid hormone dependent diseases or disorders requiring the inhibition of the 17?-HSD1 enzyme and/or requiring the lowering of the endogenous estradiol concentration. The present invention also relates to the preparation of the aforementioned compounds and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising as an active ingredient(s) one or more of the aforementioned compounds or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof wherein R2 to R7 are as defined in the claims. The invention further relates to their use as inhibitors of 17?-HSD and in treatment or prevention of steroid hormone de-pendent diseases or disorders, such as steroid hormone dependent diseases or disorders requiring the inhibition of the 17?-HSD1 enzyme and/or requiring the lowering of the endogenous estradiol concentration. The present invention also relates to the preparation of the aforementioned compounds and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising as an active ingredient(s) one or more of the afore-mentioned compounds or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof wherein R1 to R6 are as defined in the claims. The invention further relates to their use as inhibitors of 17?-HSD and in treatment or prevention of steroid hormone de-pendent diseases or disorders, such as steroid hormone dependent diseases or disorders requiring the inhibition of the 17?-HSD1 enzyme and/or requiring the lowering of the endogenous estradiol concentration. The present invention also relates to the preparation of the aforementioned compounds and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising as an active ingredient(s) one or more of the aforementioned compounds or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof wherein R2 to R7 are as defined in the claims. The invention further relates to their use as inhibitors of 17?-HSD and in treatment or prevention of steroid hormone de-pendent diseases or disorders, such as steroid hormone dependent diseases or disorders requiring the inhibition of the 17?-HSD1 enzyme and/or requiring the lowering of the endogenous estradiol concentration. The present invention also relates to the preparation of the aforementioned compounds and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising as an active ingredient(s) one or more of the afore-mentioned compounds or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof wherein R2, R3, R4, R7 and R8 are as defined in the claims. The invention further relates to their use as inhibitors of 17?-HSD1 and in treatment or prevention of steroid hormone dependent diseases or disorders, such as steroid hormone dependent diseases or disorders requiring the inhibition of the 17?-HSD1 enzyme and/or requiring the lowering of the endogenous estradiol concentration. The present invention also relates to the preparation of the aforementioned compounds and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising as an active ingredient(s) one or more of the aforementioned compounds or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof.

Abstract: Substituted estratriene compounds of formula (I) useful in therapy, especially in the treatment or inhibition of a steroid hormone dependent disorder requiring the inhibition of a 17?-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase (17?-HSD) type 1, type 2 and/or type 3 enzyme, as well as their salts, pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and processes for preparing such compounds.

Abstract: A topical formulation which includes a lignan or lignan ester in a dermatologically acceptable vehicle. The formulation can be either a cosmetic formulation or a pharmaceutical formulation.

Abstract: Novel phenolic esters of lignans, and pharmaceutical compositions, dietary supplements, and food products containing these esters.

Abstract: Thiophenepyrimidinone compounds and their use in therapy, especially for use in the treatment and/or prevention of a steroid hormone dependent diseases or disorders, such as steroid hormone dependent diseases or disorders requiring inhibition of 17?-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase enzymes.

Abstract: Substituted estratriene compounds of formula (I) useful in therapy, especially in the treatment or inhibition of a steroid hormone dependent disorder requiring the inhibition of a 17?-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase (17?-HSD) type 1, type 2 and/or type 3 enzyme, as well as their salts, pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and processes for preparing such compounds.

Abstract: The use of a lignan, which is a plant lignan, a metabolite thereof or a combination of both, for the manufacture of a composition for preventing or alleviating of symptoms relating to estrogen deficiency in an individual. Also disclosed is the use of a plant lignan capable of being a precursor for enterolactone or another metabolite of the plant lignan, for the manufacture of a composition useful for increasing the level of enterolactone or another metabolite of a plant lignan in an individual's serum, where the individual suffers from or is at risk of estrogen deficiency.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of inhibiting myeloperoxidase activity in neutrophils in an individual by administering to the individual an effective amount of a lignan, where said lignan is enterolactone. The invention is further directed to a method inhibiting myeloperoxidase activity or oxidative burst of macrophages in an individual by administering to the individual an effective amount of a lignan where said lignan is enterolactone or hydroxymatairesinol or a mixture. Finally, the invention is directed to a method of inhibiting oxidative burst or myeloperoxidase activity in neutrophils in an individual by administering to the individual an effective amount of a lignan which is hydroxymatairesinol.

Abstract: An inclusion complex of a lignan or lignan ester with a cyclodextrin. Also disclosed are food products, dietary supplements and pharmaceutical compositions containing the complex.

Abstract: Thiophenepyrimidinone compounds and their use in therapy, especially for use in the treatment and/or prevention of a steroid hormone dependent diseases or disorders, such as steroid hormone dependent diseases or disorders requiring inhibition of 17?-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase enzymes.

Abstract: A topical formulation which includes a lignan or lignan ester in a dermatologically acceptable vehicle. The formulation can be either a cosmetic formulation or a pharmaceutical formulation.

Abstract: Novel phenolic esters of lignans, and pharmaceutical compositions, dietary supplements, and food products containing these esters.

Abstract: Methods for prevention of cancers, precancers, certain non-cancer, hormone dependent diseases and/or cardiovascular diseases in a person suffering from coeliac disease, based on administering of a lignan to the person. A method for increasing the level of enterolactone or another metabolite of a lignan in a person's serum is also disclosed, where the person suffers from coeliac disease, thereby causing prevention of a cancer or a certain non-cancer, hormone dependent disease in the person, based on administering of a lignan to the person.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of inhibiting the overactivity of phagocytes or lymphocytes in an individual by administering to said individual an effective amount of a lignan, wherein