Steroids useful as anti-cancer and anti-obesity agents, a therapeutic composition containing them and use thereof for the preparation of a therapeutic composition.

摘要

A compound of the formula: <CHEM> useful as cancer preventive agent, anti-obesity agent, anti-hyperglycemic agent, anti-aging agent and anti-hypercholesterolemic agent and useful in combatting coronary diseases and autoimmune diseases. Encompassed is also a therapeutic composition containing an effective amount of a compound of formula IA, and the use of a compound of formula IA for the preparation of a therapeutic composition.