Abstract: The present invention relates to 4-amino-.DELTA..sup.4 -steroids which are useful as inhibitors of 5.alpha.-reductase. The compounds are prepared by the reaction of an appropriate 4-azido steroid with triphenylphosphine in an aqueous inert solvent with heating.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 4-amino-.DELTA..sup.4 -steroids which are inhibitors of 5.alpha.-reductase. The compounds are useful for treating DHT-mediated diseases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the inhibition of C.sub.17-20 lyase enzyme which comprises administering to a patient in need of such inhibition, an effective amount of certain 4-amino-17-(hydroxyalkyl or dihydroxyalkyl)steroids or their esters or ethers. Certain of the aminosteroids used in the process are novel compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 4-amino-.DELTA..sup.4 -steroids which are useful as inhibitors of 5.alpha.-reductase. The compounds are prepared by the reaction of an appropriate 4-azido steroid with triphenylphosphine in an aqueous inert solvent with heating.The present application is a continuation-in-part of application Ser. No. 561,041, filed Aug. 1, 1990 and application Ser. No. 671,555, filed Mar. 19, 1991.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel A-nor-steroid-3-carboxylic acid derivatives and to their use as inhibitors of mammalian 5.alpha.-reductase.

Abstract: This invention is directed to 17.beta.-(cyclopropylamino)androstenes and also to a method for using such compounds in the treatment of androgen-dependent disorders. The compounds are prepared by the hydride reduction of an appropriate steroidal imine or enamine.

Abstract: This invention is directed to 4-substituted 17.beta.-(cyclopropyloxy)androst-5-en-3.beta.-ols and related compounds and also to a method for using such compounds in the treatment of androgen-dependent disorders. The ethers are prepared by using the Simmons-Smith reaction and an appropriate vinyl ether.

Abstract: This invention is directed to 4-substituted 17.beta.-(cyclopropylamino)androst-5-en-3.beta.-ol and related compounds and also to a method for using such compounds in the treatment of androgen-dependent disorders. The compounds are prepared by the hydride reduction of an appropriate steroidal imine or enamine.

Abstract: This invention is directed to 17.beta.-(cyclopropyloxy)androst-5-en-3.beta.-ol and related compounds and also to a method for using such compounds in the treatment of androgen-dependent disorders. The ethers are prepared by using the Simmons-Smith reaction and an appropriate vinyl ether.

Abstract: Compounds of the following general formula are testosterone 5.alpha.-reductase inhibitors rendering the compounds useful in the treatment of acne and oily skin and benign prostatic hypertrophy: ##STR1## wherein R is: .dbd.O, --OH, --OCO--alkyl C.sub.1-5, --COOH, --CH.sub.2 OH, --COO--alkyl C.sub.1-6, --COCH.sub.

Abstract: Substituted benzaldehydes of the following general structure are useful as hypolipidemic agents: ##STR1## wherein Y is selected from oxygen and divalent sulfur; R is selected from a straight or branched saturated hydrocarbon chain having from 10 to 20 carbon atoms and a straight or branched unsaturated hydrocarbon chain having from 10 to 20 carbon atoms and from 1 to 4 double bonds.

Abstract: Compounds possessing hypoglycemic, hypotensive, anti-inflammatory, anticoagulant and diuretic acitivity are represented by compounds of the following formula ##STR1## wherein Y is thienyl, cycloalkyl of from 5 to 7 carbon atoms, phenyl or substituted phenyl in which case the substituents on the substituted phenyl are selected from halogen, such as fluorine, chlorine, bromine or iodine, lower alkyl of from 1 to 4 carbon atoms and lower alkoxy of from 1 to 4 carbon atoms; Z is hydrogen or hydroxy; R is hydrogen, lower alkyl of from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, phenyl or benzyl; R.sup.1 is hydrogen, lower alkyl of from 1 to 4 carbon atoms or halogen, such as chlorine, fluorine, bromine or iodine; m is from 3 to 6; and n is from 3 to 11. Pharmaceutical compositions of these compounds and their use are also disclosed.

Abstract: Compounds possessing hypoglycemic, hypotensive, anti-inflammatory, anticoagulant and diuretic activity are represented by compounds of the following formula ##STR1## where Y is thienyl, cycloalkyl of from 5 to 7 carbon atoms, phenyl or substituted phenyl in which case the substituents on the substituted phenyl are selected from halogen, such as fluorine, chlorine, bromine or iodine, lower alkyl of from 1 to 4 carbon atoms and lower alkoxy of from 1 to 4 carbon atoms; Z is hydrogen or hydroxy; R is hydrogen, lower alkyl of from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, phenyl or benzyl; R.sup.1 is hydrogen, lower alkyl of from 1 to 4 carbon atoms or halogen, such as chlorine, fluorine, bromine or iodine; m is from 3 to 6; and n is from 3 to 11. Pharmaceutical compositions of these compounds and their use are also disclosed.

Abstract: Compounds possessing hypoglycemic, hypotensive, antiinflammatory, anticoagulant and diuretic activity are represented by compounds of the following formula ##STR1## wherein Y is thienyl, cycloalkyl of from 5 to 7 carbon atoms, phenyl or substituted phenyl in which case the substituents on the substituted phenyl are selected from halogen, such as fluorine, chlorine, bromine or iodine, lower alkyl of from 1 to 4 carbon atoms and lower alkoxy of from 1 to 4 carbon atoms; Z is hydrogen or hydroxy; R is hydrogen, lower alkyl of from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, phenyl or benzyl; R.sup.1 is hydrogen, lower alkyl of from 1 to 4 carbon atoms or halogen, such as chlorine, fluorine, bromine or iodine; m is from 3 to 6; and n is from 3 to 11. Pharmaceutical compositions of these compounds and their use are also disclosed.

Abstract: Compounds possessing hypoglycemic, hypotensive, anti-inflammatory, anticoagulant and diuretic activity are represented by compounds of the following formula ##STR1## wherein Y is thienyl, cycloalkyl of from 5 to 7 carbon atoms, phenyl or substituted phenyl in which case the substituents on the substituted phenyl are selected from halogen, such as fluorine, chlorine, bromine or iodine, lower alkyl of from 1 to 4 carbon atoms and lower alkoxy of from 1 to 4 carbon atoms; Z is hydrogen or hydroxy; R is hydrogen, lower alkyl of from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, phenyl or benzyl; R.sup.1 is hydrogen, lower alkyl of from 1 to 4 carbon atoms or halogen, such as chlorine, fluorine, bromine or iodine; m is from 3 to 6; and n is from 3 to 11. Pharmaceutical compositions of these compounds and their use are also disclosed.

Abstract: Compounds possessing hypoglycemic, hypotensive, antiinflammatory, anticoagulant and diuretic activity are represented by compounds of the following formula ##STR1## wherein Y is thienyl, cycloalkyl of from 5 to 7 carbon atoms, phenyl or substituted phenyl in which case the substituents on the substituted phenyl are selected from halogen, such as fluorine, chlorine, bromine or iodine, lower alkyl of from 1 to 4 carbon atoms and lower alkoxy of from 1 to 4 carbon atoms; Z is hydrogen or hydroxy; R is hydrogen, lower alkyl of from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, phenyl or benzyl; R.sup.1 is hydrogen, lower alkyl of from 1 to 4 carbon atoms or halogen, such as chlorine, fluorine, bromine or iodine; m is from 3 to 6; and n is from 3 to 11. Pharmaceutical compositions of these compounds and their use are also disclosed.

Abstract: Compounds of the following general formula are testosterone 5.alpha.-reductase inhibitors rendering said compounds useful in the treatment of acne and oily skin: ##STR1## wherein n is an integer of from 0 to 4; R.sub.1 is --COOR.sub.2, --CONR.sub.3 R.sub.4, --CHO or --CH.sub.2 OR.sub.5 ; R.sub.2 is hydrogen, a straight or branched lower alkyl group of from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, or benzyl; each of R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 is hydrogen or a straight or branched lower alkyl group of from 1 to 4 carbon atoms; and R.sub.5 is hydrogen, alkylcarbonyl wherein the alkyl moiety has from 1 to 20 carbon atoms and is straight or branched, benzoyl, phenylalkylcarbonyl wherein the alkyl moiety has from 1 to 6 carbon atoms and is straight or branched, or cycloalkylcarbonyl wherein the cycloalkyl moiety has from 5 to 10 carbon atoms.

Abstract: Substituted benzaldehydes of the following general structure are useful as hypolipidemic agents: ##STR1## wherein Y is selected from oxygen and divalent sulfur; R is selected from a straight or branched saturated hydrocarbon chain having from 10 to 20 carbon atoms and a straight or branched unsaturated hydrocarbon chain having from 10 to 20 carbon atoms and from 1 to 4 double bonds.

Abstract: A method of treating gastrointestinal hypersecretions which comprises administering substituted lactamimide derivatives.