Synthesis of Spirostanic Analogues of Brassinosteroids via Homogeneous Permanganate Dihydroxylation

Steroids: partial synthesis in medicinal chemistry

This article reviews the progress in the chemistry of the steroids that was published between January and December 2004. The reactions and partial synthesis of estrogens, androgens, pregnanes, cholic acid derivatives, cholestanes and vitamin D analogues are covered. There are 127 references.