Synthesis and activity of novel bile-acid conjugated glucocorticoid receptor antagonists

A series of potent steroidal glucocorticoid receptor antagonists has been discovered. After conjugation to cholic acid, the compounds retained an affinity for GR in vitro and had modest in vivo efficacy.

A series of potent steroidal glucocorticoid receptor antagonists has been discovered. After conjugation to cholic acid, the compounds retained an affinity for GR in vitro and had modest in vivo efficacy.Figure optionsDownload as PowerPoint slide