The 2.alpha. and 2.beta.-hydroxy as well as the 2.alpha.(3'-hydroxypropoxy)- and 2.beta.(3'-hydroxypropoxy)- and 2.alpha.(benzyloxy)- analogs of 19-nor-1.alpha.,25-dihydroxyvitamin D.sub.3 are disclosed. The two 2-hydroxy analogs showed in vivo calcium transport with little or no bone calcium mobilization; the 2.beta.- more than the 2.alpha.- analog. Both analogs induced differentiation of malignant cells. The two analogs thus show promise in the treatment of osteoporosis. The 2.alpha.-hydroxypropoxy analog showed a selective activity profile, combining high potency in inducing differentiation of malignant cells with very low or no bone calcification activity, a possible use in the treatment of malignancies.
本文介绍了19-去甲基-1α,25-二羟基
维生素D3的2.alpha.和2.beta.羟基以及2.alpha.(3'-羟基丙氧基)-和2.beta.(3'-羟基丙氧基)-和2.alpha.(苄氧基)类似物。两种2-羟基类似物在体内显示出
钙转运的作用,几乎不会引起骨
钙动员;2.beta.类似物比2.alpha.类似物更有效。两种类似物都能诱导恶性细胞分化。因此,这两种类似物在骨质疏松症的治疗方面显示出潜力。2.alpha.-羟基丙氧基类似物显示出选择性活性,结合了在诱导恶性细胞分化方面的高效率和非常低或没有骨化作用的特点,可能在恶性肿瘤的治疗中有用。