A full conformational characterization of antiandrogen cortexolone-17α-propionate and related compounds through theoretical calculations and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy
Patrizia Ferraboschi,Giuseppe Celasco,Luigi Moro,Laura Ragonesi,Diego Colombo
MedChemComm Pub Date : 04/04/2014 00:00:00 , DOI:10.1039/C4MD00049H
Abstract

Cortexolone-17α-propionate is a topical antiandrogen under investigation for the treatment of androgen-related skin disorders. A full conformational characterization was realized, in comparison with other steroidal androgens and antiandrogens, by means of theoretical calculations at the B3LYP/6-31G(d) level supported by high-field NMR analyses. All of the studied molecules showed a good overlay; nevertheless, the different functional groups present in the skeleton of the molecules drive the individual biological profile.

Graphical abstract: A full conformational characterization of antiandrogen cortexolone-17α-propionate and related compounds through theoretical calculations and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy