Abstract: In one embodiment, the application discloses a method for the prophylaxis or the treatment of a pre-cancerous lesion, including atypical intraductal breast hyperplasia, in a subject, wherein the method comprises administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition comprising compound of the formula I.

Abstract: A method is provided for treating a patient with a medical condition that involves angiogenesis or HIF-1 overexpression with a compound having the structure of formula (I) wherein Z, x, y, and R1 through R11 are as defined herein.

Abstract: The disclosure provides compositions and methods for treating multiple myeloma. In some embodiments, the compositions comprise (E)-3-hydroxy-21-[2?-(N,N-dimethylamino)ethoxy]-19-norpregna-1,3,5(10),17(20)-tetraene or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrug thereof and a pharmaceutical carrier.

Abstract: The disclosure provides compositions and methods for treating multiple myeloma. In some embodiments, the compositions comprise (E)-3-hydroxy-21-[2?-(N,N-dimethylamino)ethoxy]-19-norpregna-1,3,5(10),17(20)-tetraene or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or prodrug thereof and a pharmaceutical carrier.

Abstract: Syntheses of steroids such as 3-hydroxy-7?-methyl-21-[2?-methoxy-4?-(diethylaminomethyl)-phenoxy]-19-norpregna-1,3,5(10)triene citrate (“SR 16234”) and analogs thereof are provided, wherein 21-hydroxy-19-norpregna-4-en-3-one serves as a starting material or intermediate. The latter compound may be readily prepared from estrone-3-methyl ether. Certain intermediates in these syntheses also have value as therapeutic agents, for example in the treatment of prostate disorders such as prostatic cancer.

Abstract: Novel compounds useful as chemotherapeutic and chemopreventive agents are provided. The compounds are analogs of indole-3-carbinol metabolites wherein the structures and substituents of the compounds are selected to enhance the compounds' overall efficacy, particularly with respect to therapeutic activity, oral bioavailability, long-term safety, patient tolerability, and therapeutic window. The compounds are useful not only in treatment of cancer but also in prevention of cancer. One preferred class of the novel compounds has the structure of formula (IV) wherein: R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R5A, R6A, R7A, R8A, R22 and R23 are defined herein. Pharmaceutical compositions are provided as well, as are methods of synthesis and use.

Abstract: Novel compounds useful as chemotherapeutic and chemopreventive agents are provided. The compounds are analogs of indole-3-carbinol metabolites wherein the structures and substituents of the compounds are selected to enhance the compounds' overall efficacy, particularly with respect to therapeutic activity, oral bioavailability, long-term safety, patient tolerability, and therapeutic window. The compounds are useful not only in treatment of cancer but also in prevention of cancer. One preferred class of the novel compounds has the structure of formula (IV) wherein: R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R5A, R6A, R7A, R8A, R22 and R23 are defined herein. Pharmaceutical compositions are provided as well, as are methods of synthesis and use.

Abstract: Novel compounds useful as chemotherapeutic and chemopreventive agents are provided. The compounds are analogs of indole-3-carbinol metabolites wherein the structures and substituents of the compounds are selected to enhance the compounds' overall efficacy, particularly with respect to therapeutic activity, oral bioavailability, long-term safety, patient tolerability, and therapeutic window. The compounds are useful not only in treatment of cancer but also in prevention of cancer. One preferred class of the novel compounds have the structure of formula (III) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R11, R12, R20, and R21 are defined herein. Pharmaceutical compositions are provided as well, as are methods of synthesis and use.

Abstract: Compounds useful as chemotherapeutic, chemopreventive, and antiangiogenic agents are provided. The compounds are flavanoids, including flavanones, flavanols, and chalcones. The compounds have the structure of formula (I) wherein R1 through R3 and R5 through R11 are defined herein, and ?, ?, and ? are optional bonds, providing that when ? is absent, ? is present, and when ? is absent, ? is present. When ? is present, preferred R4 moieties are selected from O, S, NH and CH2, and when ? is absent, preferred R4 groups are selected from OH, SH, NH2 and CH3. When ? is present, the preferred R5 substituent is O, while when ? is absent, the preferred R5 substituent is OH. Pharmaceutical compositions are provided as well, as are methods of synthesis and use.

Abstract: A method is provided for treating a patient with a medical condition that involves angiogenesis or HIF-1 overexpression with a compound having the structure of formula (I) wherein Z, x, y, and R1 through R11 are as defined herein.

Abstract: Novel compounds useful as chemotherapeutic and chemopreventive agents are provided. The compounds are analogs of polyphenol catechins that occur in green tea, such as epigallocatichin-3-gallate (EGCG), and have the structure of formula (I) wherein R1 through R11 are defined herein. Preferred R4 moieties are selected from O, S, NH and CH2, and in exemplary compounds, R4 is O and R5 is a tri-substituted aroyloxy substituent, such as a 3,4,5-substituted benzoyloxy group. Pharmaceutical compositions are provided as well, as are methods of chemotherapy and chemoprevention.

Abstract: Novel compounds useful as chemotherapeutic and chemopreventive agents are provided. The compounds are analogs of polyphenol catechins that occur in green tea, such as epigallocatichin-3-gallate (EGCG), and have the structure of formula (I) wherein R1 through R11 are defined herein. Preferred R4 moieties are selected from O, S, NH and CH2, and in exemplary compounds, R4 is O and R5 is a tri-substituted aroyloxy substituent, such as a 3,4,5-substituted benzoyloxy group. Pharmaceutical compositions are provided as well, as are methods of chemotherapy and chemoprevention.

Abstract: Novel compounds useful as chemotherapeutic and chemopreventive agents are provided. The compounds are analogs of indole-3-carbinol metabolites wherein the structures and substituents of the compounds are selected to enhance the compounds' overall efficacy, particularly with respect to therapeutic activity, oral bioavailability, long-term safety, patient tolerability, and therapeutic window. The compounds are useful not only in treatment of cancer but also in prevention of cancer. One preferred class of the novel compounds have the structure of formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10, R11, and R12 are defined herein. Pharmaceutical compositions are provided as well, as are methods of synthesis and use.

Abstract: Novel compounds useful as chemotherapeutic and chemopreventive agents are provided. The compounds are analogs of indole-3-carbinol metabolites wherein the structures and substituents of the compounds are selected to enhance the compounds' overall efficacy, particularly with respect to therapeutic activity, oral bioavailability, long-term safety, patient tolerability, and therapeutic window. The compounds are useful not only in treatment of cancer but also in prevention of cancer. One preferred class of the novel compounds have the structure of formula (III) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R11, R12, R20, and R21 are defined herein. Pharmaceutical compositions are provided as well, as are methods of synthesis and use.

Abstract: Syntheses of steroids such as 3-hydroxy-7?-methyl-21-[2?-methoxy-4?-(diethylaminomethyl)-phenoxy]-19-norpregna-1,3,5(10)triene citrate (“SR 16234”) and analogs thereof are provided, wherein 21-hydroxy-19-norpregna-4-en-3-one serves as a starting material or intermediate. The latter compound may be readily prepared from estrone-3-methyl ether. Certain intermediates in these syntheses also have value as therapeutic agents, for example in the treatment of prostate disorders such as prostatic cancer.

Abstract: Novel compounds useful as chemotherapeutic and chemopreventive agents are provided. The compounds are analogs of indole-3-carbinol metabolites wherein the structures and substituents of the compounds are selected to enhance the compounds' overall efficacy, particularly with respect to therapeutic activity, oral bioavailability, long-term safety, patient tolerability, and therapeutic window. The compounds are useful not only in treatment of cancer but also in prevention of cancer. One preferred class of the novel compounds have the structure of formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10, R11, and R12 are defined herein. Pharmaceutical compositions are provided as well, as are methods of synthesis and use.

Abstract: Novel compounds useful as chemotherapeutic and chemopreventive agents are provided.

Abstract: Syntheses of steroids such as 3-hydroxy-7&agr;-methyl-21-[2′-methoxy-4′-(diethylaminomethyl)-phenoxy]-19-norpregna-1,3,5(10)triene citrate (“SR 16234”) and analogs thereof are provided, wherein 21-hydroxy-19-norpregna-4-en-3-one serves as a starting material or intermediate. The latter compound may be readily prepared from estrone-3-methyl ether. Certain intermediates in these syntheses also have value as therapeutic agents, for example in the treatment of prostate disorders such as prostatic cancer.

Abstract: Novel compounds useful as chemotherapeutic and chemopreventive agents are provided. The compounds are analogs of indole-3-carbinol metabolites wherein the structures and substituents of the compounds are selected to enhance the compounds' overall efficacy, particularly with respect to therapeutic activity, oral bioavailability, long-term safety, patient tolerability, and therapeutic window. The compounds are useful not only in treatment of cancer but also in prevention of cancer.

Abstract: Novel compounds useful as chemotherapeutic and chemopreventive agents are provided.