STUDY QUESTION: Does the novel progesterone receptor (PR) modulator BAY 1002670, based on its preclinical pharmacological profile, offer a potential novel treatment option for uterine fibroids? SUMMARY ANSWER: The newly synthesized BAY1002…
Progesterone receptor modulators (PRMs) play an important role in women's health. They are widely used in oral contraception or hormone therapy, and provide an attractive treatment approach for gynecological disorders such as uterine leiomy…
BACKGROUND: Clinical evidence has shown that conditions such as uterine fibroids, endometriosis and breast cancer are progesterone-dependent diseases. Therefore, progesterone receptor (PR) antagonists and selective PR modulators (SPRMs) are…
Herein we describe the chemical synthesis and pharmacological characterization of a novel, highly potent progesterone receptor (PR) antagonist, ZK 230211. The introduction of a 17alpha-pentafluorethyl side chain in the D-ring of the steroid…