NOVEL ANTIANDROGENIC AGENTS AND RELATED PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE

摘要

Novel antiandrogenic agents are provided. An exemplary group of compounds has the structural formula (I), wherein R<1> through R<10>, a and b are as defined herein. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods for using the compounds of formula (I) to treat androgen-related clinical conditions are provided, as are methods and compositions for using the compounds as contraceptive agents.