STUDIES ON REACTIONS AND SYNTHESES OF NATURALLY OCCURRING BIOACTIVE STEROIDS

摘要

This is a short review of some studies on reactions and syntheses of steroids. The Prevost reactions of steroidal olefins and its modifications are summarized And the reaction mechanisms are discussed. Some partial syntheses of the Cardiac active cardenolides and bufadienolides are also described. (Jikeikai Med J 1997; 44: 67-79).