Patent ID: 6528501
Filing Date: 2003-03-04
Classification: A61P,C07J

Abstract:
A meiosis activating compound having the general formula I: whereinR1 is OR, OSO3H or &boxH;NOR; with R being H, (C1-6)alkyl or (C1-6)acyl; each R2 and R3 is independently hydrogen or (C1-6)alkyl; R4 is hydrogen, (C1-6)alkyl or (C1-6)acyl; R5 is hydrogen; or R5 designates, together with R6, an additional bond between carbon atoms at which R5 and R6 are placed; R6 is hydrogen, hydroxy or halogen; or R6 designates, together with R5, an additional bond between carbon atoms at which R6 and R5 are placed; each R7 and R8 is independently hydrogen or (C1-4)alkyl; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.