Invented are substituted acrylate analogues of steroidal synthetic compounds, pharmaceutial compositions containing the compounds, and methods of using these compounds to inhibit steroid 5-.alpha.-reductase including using these compounds to reduce prostate size. Also invented are intermediates used in preparing these compounds.
(EN) Invented are substituted acrylate analogues of steroidal synthetic compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds, and methods of using these compounds to inhibit steroid 5-$g(a)-reductase including using these compounds to reduce prostate size. Also invented are intermediates used in preparing these compounds.(FR) Analogues d'acrylates substitués de composés stéroïdes synthétiques, préparations pharmaceutiques contenant ces composés et procédés d'utilisation de ces composés pour inhiber la 5-$g(a)-réductase stéroïde, y compris pour réduire la taille de la prostate. On a également découvert des produits intermédiaires utilisés dans la production desdits composés.