Steroid derivative regulators, a method for preparing the same, and uses thereof are described. Specifically, a compound as shown in formula (I), a preparation method therefor, a pharmaceutical composition containing the compound, and uses thereof as a regulator of GABA .sub.A receptor for treating depression, convulsion, Parkinson's disease, and nervous system diseases are described, wherein the substituents of the formula (I) are as defined in the description. ##STR00001##

This invention provides novel compounds comprising the following anti-inflammatory pharmacore: ##STR00001##
wherein X, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are defined herein. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions, kits and articles of manufacture comprising such compounds, methods and intermediates useful for making the compounds, and methods of using the compounds and compositions.

Amphiphilic compounds with tetradecahydrophenanthrene skeleton and their enantiomers, exhibiting neuroprotective effects, their use in methods of treatment of neuropsychiatric disorders associated with an imbalance in glutamatergic neurotransmitter system, such as ischemic damage of CNS, neurodegenerative changes and disorders of CNS, affective disorders, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and diseases related to stress, anxiety, schizophrenia and psychotic disorders, pain, addiction, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, glioma, and a pharmaceutical composition containing compound.

Steroid derivative regulators, a method for preparing the same, and uses thereof are described. Specifically, a compound as shown in formula (I), a preparation method therefor, a pharmaceutical composition containing the compound, and uses thereof as a regulator of GABA A receptor for treating depression, convulsion, Parkinson's disease, and nervous system diseases are described, wherein the substituents of the formula (I) are as defined in the description.

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This invention provides novel compounds comprising the following anti-inflammatory pharmacore:

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wherein X, R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 are defined herein. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions, kits and articles of manufacture comprising such compounds, methods and intermediates useful for making the compounds, and methods of using the compounds and compositions.

Amphiphilic compounds with tetradecahydrophenanthrene skeleton and their enantiomers, exhibiting neuroprotective effects, their use in methods of treatment of neuropsychiatric disorders associated with an imbalance in glutamatergic neurotransmitter system, such as ischemic damage of CNS, neurodegenerative changes and disorders of CNS, affective disorders, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and diseases related to stress, anxiety, schizophrenia and psychotic disorders, pain, addiction, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, glioma, and a pharmaceutical composition containing compound.