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January 2003 in “Chinese Journal of Pharmaceuticals” This study developed a new synthetic route for finasteride that omits the costly reagent 2,2′ dipyridyl disulfide, achieving an overall yield of 16%.
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February 1994 in “Tetrahedron Letters” This study found that using anhydrous cerium(III) chloride with alkyl Grignard reagents significantly improved the addition to sterically hindered 17-ketosteroids, resulting in high yields and stereoselectivity.
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August 1998 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” This study observed that the compound EM-402 reduced 5α-reductase activity and sebaceous gland size in the flank organs and ears of hamsters, indicating potent localized anti-androgenic effects without systemic action.
This study synthesized new heterocyclic steroid derivatives and reported their promising antiproliferative activity against breast and prostate cancer cell lines, highlighting selectivity and impact on signaling pathways even in cells resistant to certain treatments.
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March 2007 in “Steroids” This article reviews recent advances in the synthesis of oxasteroids and reports no new experimental results.