This invention relates to novel saponin compounds of formula II wherein MBz denotes p-methoxybenzoyl, and R is selected from the group comprising C
6-10
aryl, C
6-10
aryl-C
1-4
alkyl-, C
1-18
alkanoyl, C
3-18
alkenyl, C
6-10
aryl-C(O)—, C
6-10
aryl-C
1-4
alkyl-C(O)—, wherein each of the groups can optionally be substituted. These compounds possess a selective cytostatic activity, useful, e.g., in the treatment of proliferative diseases. The invention further relates to methods of preparation of the novel compounds and to a pharmaceutical composition containing these compounds.
本发明涉及式II的新型
皂苷化合物,其中MBz表示p-
甲氧基苯甲酰基,R选自包括C6-10芳基,C6-10芳基-C1-4烷基,C1-18酰基,C3-18烯基,C6-10芳基-C(O)-,C6-10芳基-C1-4烷基-C(O)-的群,其中每个基均可选择性地被取代。这些化合物具有选择性细胞毒活性,可用于治疗增生性疾病。本发明还涉及制备这些新化合物的方法以及含有这些化合物的制药组合物。