17-heterocyclic-4-azasteroid derivatives as androgen receptor modulators
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- MERCK & CO INC
- Publication Date
- 2006-10-18
- Estimated Expiration
- Not applicable · inactive patent
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Abstract
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field of invention
[0001] The present invention relates to 17-heterocycle-4-azasteroid derivatives, their synthesis and their use as androgen receptor modulators. More specifically, the compounds of the present invention are tissue selective androgen receptor modulators and are thus useful in the treatment of conditions caused by androgen deficiency or ameliorated by the administration of androgens, such as osteoporosis, periodontal disease, bone fractures, Weakness and sarcopenia. In addition, the SARMs of the present invention can be used to treat psychiatric disorders associated with low testosterone, such as depression, sexual dysfunction, and cognitive decline. By being antagonists in specific tissues, SARMs are also effective in conditions where increased androgen stress or activity triggers symptoms, such as benign prostatic hypertrophy and sleep apnea. Background of the invention
[0002] The androgen receptor (AR) belongs to the superfamily of steroid / thyroid horm...