Novel nitrogen containing steroid derivatives for prostate cancer treatment.

Abstract

This mini review focuses on the investigation of novel nitrogen containing steroid derivatives potentially applicable for prostate cancer treatment. It covers last decade of literature with highlights on the structure of new steroid compounds exhibiting significant activity in prostate cancer cells and possessing pharmacological potency. New derivatives of known anti-prostate cancer agents: abiraterone and galeterone, new derivatives of androstane and pregnane modified with nitrogen containing heterocycles, and some related steroid derived compounds are discussed in the review.