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Cardiac glycoside-like structure and function of 5 beta,14 beta-pregnanes

Journal Article · · Journal of Medicinal Chemistry; (USA)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/jm00128a047· OSTI ID:5478913
5 beta-Reduction and 14 beta-substitution convert the planar progesterone molecule to the cardiac glycoside configuration--A and D rings of the steroid moiety are bent toward the alpha-face relative to the B and C rings. Potency of the 5 beta,14 beta-derivative in a ({sup 3}H)ouabain binding assay or its ability to inhibit the sodium pump in red blood cells is enhanced by 3 beta-hydroxylation, 20 beta-hydroxylation, and 3 beta-glycosidation. Synthesis of 14,20 beta-dihydroxy-3 beta-(beta-D-glucopyranosyloxy)- 5 beta,14 beta-pregnane from digitoxin is described. The glucoside is 1/20 as potent as ouabain and elicits prominent, sustained, positive inotropy in isolated cardiac muscle.
OSTI ID:
5478913
Journal Information:
Journal of Medicinal Chemistry; (USA), Journal Name: Journal of Medicinal Chemistry; (USA) Vol. 32:8; ISSN JMCMA; ISSN 0022-2623
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English