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24 hydroxyvitamin d, analogs and uses thereof

Assignee: GENZYME CORPPriority: May 29, 1998Filed: Jun 2, 2006Published: Sep 21, 2006
Est. expiryMay 29, 2018(expired)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
A61P 37/06A61P 5/20A61P 5/18A61P 35/00A61P 37/00A61P 3/02A61P 3/14A61P 19/10C07C 401/00A61P 19/08A61K 31/592A61K 31/59A61P 13/08A61P 17/06
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Abstract

The invention provides 24-hydroxyvitamin D compounds and methods for their use in the treatment and prophylaxis of hyperparathyroidism and hyperproliferative diseases, and in the modulation of the immune and inflammatory responses as well as the treatment of bone depletive disorders.

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1 . A method of achieving an effect in a patient in need thereof comprising administering an effective amount of a vitamin D compound wherein the effect is treating bone loss, treating hyperproliferation, or modulating the immune or inflammatory response, and wherein said vitamin D compound is a compound of formula (I):  
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
     
     wherein Z is a side chain of formula IIB:  
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
     
     wherein R 5  and R 6  are each hydrogen or taken together form a double bond between C-22 and C-23, R 3  is hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower fluoroalkyl, lower alkenyl or lower fluoroalkenyl; R 4  is lower alkyl, lower fluoroalkyl, lower alkenyl or lower fluoroalkenyl; and R 1  and R 2  are independently hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower fluoroalkyl, lower alkenyl, lower fluoroalkenyl, lower cycloalkyl or taken together with the carbon to which they are bonded form a C 3 -C 8  cyclocarbon ring; Y is a methylene group if Y is double bonded to the A-ring or a methyl group or hydrogen if Y is single bonded; and X is hydrogen, lower alkyl or lower fluoroalkyl.  
   
   
       2 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein said vitamin D compound is administered in a dosage of about 3.5 μg to about 1000 μg/week.  
   
   
       3 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the effect is treating bone loss.  
   
   
       4 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the effect is treating hyperproliferation.  
   
   
       5 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the effect is modulating the immune response.  
   
   
       6 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the effect is modulating the inflammatory response.  
   
   
       7 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the vitamin D compound is 24-hydroxyvitamin D 2 .  
   
   
       8 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the vitamin D compound is 24-hydroxyvitamin D 4 .  
   
   
       9 . A method of achieving an effect in a patient in need thereof comprising administering an effective amount of a vitamin D compound wherein the effect is treating bone loss, treating hyperparathyroidism, treating hyperproliferation, or modulating the immune or inflammatory response, and wherein said vitamin D compound is a compound of formula (I):  
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
     
     wherein Z is a side chain of formula IIA:  
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
     
     wherein a dotted line along the side chain represents an optional additional C—C bond; m is 0 or 1; R 5  and R 6  are each hydrogen or taken together form a double bond between C-22 and C-23, R 3  is hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower fluoroalkyl, lower alkenyl or lower fluoroalkenyl; R 4  is lower alkyl, lower fluoroalkyl, lower alkenyl or lower fluoroalkenyl; and R 1  and R 2  are independently hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower fluoroalkyl, lower alkenyl, lower fluoroalkenyl, lower cycloalkyl or taken together with the carbon to which they are bonded form a C 3 -C 8  cyclocarbon ring; Y is a methylene group if Y is double bonded to the A-ring or a methyl group or hydrogen if Y is single bonded; and X is hydrogen, lower alkyl or lower fluoroalkyl.  
   
   
       10 . The method of  claim 9 , wherein said vitamin D compound is administered in a dosage of about 3.5 μg to about 1000 μg/week.  
   
   
       11 . The method of  claim 9 , wherein the effect is treating bone loss.  
   
   
       12 . The method of  claim 9 , wherein the effect is treating hyperparathyroidism.  
   
   
       13 . The method of  claim 9 , wherein the effect is treating hyperproliferation.  
   
   
       14 . The method of  claim 9 , wherein the effect is modulating the immune response.  
   
   
       15 . The method of  claim 9 , wherein the effect is modulating the inflammatory response.  
   
   
       16 . A method of achieving an effect in a patient in need thereof comprising administering an effective amount of a previtamin D compound, wherein the effect is treating bone loss, treating hyperproliferation, or modulating the immune or inflammatory response, wherein said previtamin D compound is a compound of formula (III):  
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
     
     wherein Z is a side chain of formula IIA, IIB, IIC, IID, IIE or IIF:  
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
     
     wherein a dotted line along the side chain represents an optional additional C—C bond; m is zero or an integer which is 1; n is an integer which is 1 or 2; q is zero or an integer which is 1 or 2; A is carbon, oxygen, sulfur or nitrogen; r is 1 and s is zero when A is nitrogen; r and s are 1 when A is carbon; r and s are zero when A is sulfur or oxygen; R 5  and R 6  are each hydrogen or taken together form a double bond between C-22 and C-23, R 3 , R 9  and R 10  are independently hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower fluoroalkyl, lower alkenyl or lower fluoroalkenyl; R 4  and R 7  are independently lower alkyl, lower fluoroalkyl, lower alkenyl or lower fluoroalkenyl; and R 1  and R 2  are independently hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower fluoroalkyl, lower alkenyl, lower fluoroalkenyl, lower cycloalkyl or taken together with the carbon to which they are bonded form a C 3 -C 8  cyclocarbon ring; Y is a methyl group or hydrogen; and X is hydrogen, lower alkyl or lower fluoroalkyl.  
   
   
       17 . The method of  claim 16 , wherein said previtamin D compound is administered in a dosage of about 3.5 μg to about 1000 μg/week.  
   
   
       18 . The method of  claim 16 , wherein the effect is treating bone loss.  
   
   
       19 . The method of  claim 16 , wherein the effect is treating hyperproliferation.  
   
   
       20 . The method of  claim 16 , wherein the effect is modulating the immune response.  
   
   
       21 . The method of  claim 16 , wherein the effect is modulating the inflammatory response.  
   
   
       22 . The method of  claim 16  wherein Z is a side chain of formula IIA.  
   
   
       23 . The method of  claim 16  wherein Z is a side chain of formula IIB.  
   
   
       24 . The method of  claim 23  wherein the previtamin D is 24-hydroxyprevitamin D 2 .  
   
   
       25 . The method of  claim 23  wherein the previtamin D is 24-hydroxyprevitamin D 4 .  
   
   
       26 . The method of  claim 16  wherein Z is a side chain of formula IIC.  
   
   
       27 . The method of  claim 16  wherein Z is a side chain of formula IID.  
   
   
       28 . The method of  claim 16  wherein Z is a side chain of formula IIE.  
   
   
       29 . The method of  claim 16  wherein Z is a side chain of formula IIF.  
   
   
       30 . A method of treating hyperparathyroidism comprising administering an effective amount of a previtamin D compound, wherein said previtamin D compound is a compound of formula (III):  
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
     
     wherein Z is a side chain of formula IIA, IIC, or IIE:  
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
     
     wherein a dotted line along the side chain represents an optional additional C—C bond; m is zero or an integer which is 1; n is an integer which is 1 or 2; q is zero or an integer which is 1 or 2; A is carbon, oxygen, sulfur or nitrogen; r is 1 and s is zero when A is nitrogen; r and s are 1 when A is carbon; r and s are zero when A is sulfur or oxygen; R 5  and R 6  are each hydrogen or taken together form a double bond between C-22 and C-23, R 3 , R 9  and R 10  are independently hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower fluoroalkyl, lower alkenyl or lower fluoroalkenyl; R 4  and R 7  are independently lower alkyl, lower fluoroalkyl, lower alkenyl or lower fluoroalkenyl; and R 1  and R 2  are independently hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower fluoroalkyl, lower alkenyl, lower fluoroalkenyl, lower cycloalkyl or taken together with the carbon to which they are bonded form a C 3 -C 8  cyclocarbon ring; Y is a methyl group or hydrogen; and X is hydrogen, lower alkyl or lower fluoroalkyl.  
   
   
       31 . The method of  claim 30 , wherein said previtamin D compound is administered in a dosage of about 3.5 μg to about 1000 μg/week.  
   
   
       32 . The method of  claim 30  wherein Z is a side chain of formula IIA.  
   
   
       33 . The method of  claim 30  wherein Z is a side chain of formula IIC.  
   
   
       34 . The method of  claim 30  wherein Z is a side chain of formula IIE.  
   
   
       35 . A method of achieving an effect in a patient in need thereof comprising administering an effective amount of a vitamin D compound, wherein the effect is increasing or maintaining bone mass or bone mineral content, inhibiting hyperproliferative effects, inducing or enhancing cell differentiation, and wherein the vitamin D compound is a compound of formula (I):  
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
     
     wherein Z is a side chain of formula IIA, IIB, IIC, IID, IIE or IIF:  
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
     
     wherein a dotted line along the side chain represents an optional additional C—C bond; m is zero or an integer which is 1; n is an integer which is 1 or 2; q is zero or an integer which is 1 or 2; A is carbon, oxygen, sulfur or nitrogen; r is 1 and s is zero when A is nitrogen; r and s are 1 when A is carbon; r and s are zero when A is sulfur or oxygen; R 5  and R 6  are each hydrogen or taken together form a double bond between C-22 and C-23, R 3 , R 9  and R 10  are independently hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower fluoroalkyl, lower alkenyl or lower fluoroalkenyl; R 4  and R 7  are independently lower alkyl, lower fluoroalkyl, lower alkenyl or lower fluoroalkenyl; and R 1  and R 2  are independently hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower fluoroalkyl, lower alkenyl, lower fluoroalkenyl, lower cycloalkyl or taken together with the carbon to which they are bonded form a C 3 -C 8  cyclocarbon ring; Y is a methylene group if Y is double bonded to the A-ring or a methyl group or hydrogen if Y is single bonded; and X is hydrogen, lower alkyl or lower fluoroalkyl.  
   
   
       36 . The method of  claim 35 , wherein said vitamin D compound is administered in a dosage of about 3.5 μg to about 1000 μg/week.  
   
   
       37 . The method of  claim 35 , wherein the effect is increasing or maintaining bone mass or bone mineral content.  
   
   
       38 . The method of  claim 35 , wherein the effect is inhibiting hyperproliferative effects.  
   
   
       39 . The method of  claim 35 , wherein the effect is inducing or enhancing cell differentiation.  
   
   
       40 . The method of  claim 35  wherein Z is a side chain of formula IIA.  
   
   
       41 . The method of  claim 35  wherein Z is a side chain of formula IIB.  
   
   
       42 . The method of  claim 41  wherein the vitamin D is 24-hydroxyvitamin D 2 .  
   
   
       43 . The method of  claim 41  wherein the vitamin D is 24-hydroxyvitamin D 4 .  
   
   
       44 . The method of  claim 35  wherein Z is a side chain of formula IIC.  
   
   
       45 . The method of  claim 35  wherein Z is a side chain of formula IID.  
   
   
       46 . The method of  claim 35  wherein Z is a side chain of formula IIE.  
   
   
       47 . The method of  claim 35  wherein Z is a side chain of formula IIF.  
   
   
       48 . A method of lowering elevated parathyroid hormone levels or maintaining lowered parathyroid hormone levels in a patient in need thereof comprising administering an effective amount of a vitamin D compound, wherein the vitamin D compound is a compound of formula (I):  
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
     
     wherein Z is a side chain of formula IIA, IIC, or IIE:  
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
     
     wherein a dotted line along the side chain represents an optional additional C—C bond; m is zero or an integer which is 1; n is an integer which is 1 or 2; q is zero or an integer which is 1 or 2; A is carbon, oxygen, sulfur or nitrogen; r is 1 and s is zero when A is nitrogen; r and s are 1 when A is carbon; r and s are zero when A is sulfur or oxygen; R 5  and R 6  are each hydrogen or taken together form a double bond between C-22 and C-23, R 3 , R 9  and R 10  are independently hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower fluoroalkyl, lower alkenyl or lower fluoroalkenyl; R 4  and R 7  are independently lower alkyl, lower fluoroalkyl, lower alkenyl or lower fluoroalkenyl; and R 1  and R 2  are independently hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower fluoroalkyl, lower alkenyl, lower fluoroalkenyl, lower cycloalkyl or taken together with the carbon to which they are bonded form a C 3 -C 8  cyclocarbon ring; Y is a methylene group if Y is double bonded to the A-ring or a methyl group or hydrogen if Y is single bonded; and X is hydrogen, lower alkyl or lower fluoroalkyl.  
   
   
       49 . The method of  claim 48 , wherein said vitamin D compound is administered in a dosage of about 3.5 μg to about 1000 μg/week.  
   
   
       50 . The method of  claim 48  wherein Z is a side chain of formula IIA.  
   
   
       51 . The method of  claim 48  wherein Z is a side chain of formula IIC.  
   
   
       52 . The method of  claim 48  wherein Z is a side chain of formula IIE.  
   
   
       53 . A method of achieving an effect in a patient in need thereof comprising administering an effective amount of a previtamin D compound, wherein the effect is increasing or maintaining bone mass or bone mineral content, inhibiting hyperproliferative effects, inducing or enhancing cell differentiation, wherein said previtamin D compound is a compound of formula (III):  
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
     
     wherein Z is a side chain of formula IIA, IIB, IIC, IID, IIE or IIF:  
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
     
     wherein a dotted line along the side chain represents an optional additional C—C bond; m is zero or an integer which is 1; n is an integer which is 1 or 2; q is zero or an integer which is 1 or 2; A is carbon, oxygen, sulfur or nitrogen; r is 1 and s is zero when A is nitrogen; r and s are 1 when A is carbon; r and s are zero when A is sulfur or oxygen; R 5  and R 6  are each hydrogen or taken together form a double bond between C-22 and C-23, R 3 , R 9  and R 10  are independently hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower fluoroalkyl, lower alkenyl or lower fluoroalkenyl; R 4  and R 7  are independently lower alkyl, lower fluoroalkyl, lower alkenyl or lower fluoroalkenyl; and R 1  and R 2  are independently hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower fluoroalkyl, lower alkenyl, lower fluoroalkenyl, lower cycloalkyl or taken together with the carbon to which they are bonded form a C 3 -C 8  cyclocarbon ring; Y is a methyl group or hydrogen; and X is hydrogen, lower alkyl or lower fluoroalkyl.  
   
   
       54 . The method of  claim 53 , wherein said previtamin D compound is administered in a dosage of about 3.5 μg to about 1000 μg/week.  
   
   
       55 . The method of  claim 53 , wherein the effect is increasing or maintaining bone mass or bone mineral content.  
   
   
       56 . The method of  claim 53 , wherein the effect is inhibiting hyperproliferative effects.  
   
   
       57 . The method of  claim 53 , wherein the effect is inducing or enhancing cell differentiation.  
   
   
       58 . The method of  claim 53  wherein Z is a side chain of formula IIA.  
   
   
       59 . The method of  claim 53  wherein Z is a side chain of formula IIB.  
   
   
       60 . The method of  claim 59  wherein the previtamin D is 24-hydroxyprevitamin D 2 .  
   
   
       61 . The method of  claim 59  wherein the previtamin D is 24-hydroxyprevitamin D 4 .  
   
   
       62 . The method of  claim 53  wherein Z is a side chain of formula IIC.  
   
   
       63 . The method of  claim 53  wherein Z is a side chain of formula IID.  
   
   
       64 . The method of  claim 53  wherein Z is a side chain of formula IIE.  
   
   
       65 . The method of  claim 53  wherein Z is a side chain of formula IIF.  
   
   
       66 . A method of lowering elevated parathyroid hormone levels or maintaining lowered parathyroid hormone levels in a patient in need thereof comprising administering an effective amount of a previtamin D compound, wherein said previtamin D compound is a compound of formula (III):  
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
     
     wherein Z is a side chain of formula IIA, IIC or IIE:  
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
     
     wherein a dotted line along the side chain represents an optional additional C—C bond; m is zero or an integer which is 1; n is an integer which is 1 or 2; q is zero or an integer which is 1 or 2; A is carbon, oxygen, sulfur or nitrogen; r is 1 and s is zero when A is nitrogen; r and s are 1 when A is carbon; r and s are zero when A is sulfur or oxygen; R 5  and R 6  are each hydrogen or taken together form a double bond between C-22 and C-23, R 3 , R 9  and R 10  are independently hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower fluoroalkyl, lower alkenyl or lower fluoroalkenyl; R 4  and R 7  are independently lower alkyl, lower fluoroalkyl, lower alkenyl or lower fluoroalkenyl; and R 1  and R 2  are independently hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower fluoroalkyl, lower alkenyl, lower fluoroalkenyl, lower cycloalkyl or taken together with the carbon to which they are bonded form a C 3 -C 8  cyclocarbon ring; Y is a methyl group or hydrogen; and X is hydrogen, lower alkyl or lower fluoroalkyl.  
   
   
       67 . The method of  claim 66 , wherein said previtamin D compound is administered in a dosage of about 3.5 μg to about 1000 μg/week.  
   
   
       68 . The method of  claim 66  wherein Z is a side chain of formula IIA.  
   
   
       69 . The method of  claim 66  wherein Z is a side chain of formula IIC.  
   
   
       70 . The method of  claim 66  wherein Z is a side chain of formula IIE.  
   
   
       71 . A pharmaceutical composition comprising an effective amount of a substantially pure, synthesized vitamin D compound and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, wherein the vitamin D compound is a compound of formula (I):  
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
     
     wherein Z is a side chain of formula IIA, IIB, IIC, IID, IIE or IIF:  
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
     
     wherein a dotted line along the side chain represents an optional additional C—C bond; m is zero or an integer which is 1; n is an integer which is 1 or 2; q is zero or an integer which is 1 or 2; A is carbon, oxygen, sulfur or nitrogen; r is 1 and s is zero when A is nitrogen; r and s are 1 when A is carbon; r and s are zero when A is sulfur or oxygen; R 5  and R 6  are each hydrogen or taken together form a double bond between C-22 and C-23, R 3 , R 9  and R 10  are independently hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower fluoroalkyl, lower alkenyl or lower fluoroalkenyl; R 4  and R 7  are independently lower alkyl, lower fluoroalkyl, lower alkenyl or lower fluoroalkenyl; and R 1  and R 2  are independently hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower fluoroalkyl, lower alkenyl, lower fluoroalkenyl, lower cycloalkyl or taken together with the carbon to which they are bonded form a C 3 -C 8  cyclocarbon ring; Y is a methylene group if Y is double bonded to the A-ring or a methyl group or hydrogen if Y is single bonded; and X is hydrogen, lower alkyl or lower fluoroalkyl.  
   
   
       72 . The pharmaceutical compound of  claim 71 , wherein the compound is in an effective amount to lower elevated parathyroid hormone level or maintain lowered parathyroid hormone level when administered to a human.  
   
   
       73 . The pharmaceutical compound of  claim 71  wherein Z is a side chain of formula IIA.  
   
   
       74 . The pharmaceutical compound of  claim 71  wherein Z is a side chain of formula IIB.  
   
   
       75 . The pharmaceutical compound of  claim 74  wherein the vitamin D is 24-hydroxyvitamin D 2 .  
   
   
       76 . The pharmaceutical compound of  claim 74  wherein the vitamin D is 24-hydroxyvitamin D 4 .  
   
   
       77 . The pharmaceutical compound of  claim 71  wherein Z is a side chain of formula IIC.  
   
   
       78 . The pharmaceutical compound of  claim 71  wherein Z is a side chain of formula IID.  
   
   
       79 . The pharmaceutical compound of  claim 71  wherein Z is a side chain of formula IIE.  
   
   
       80 . The pharmaceutical compound of  claim 71  wherein Z is a side chain of formula IIF.  
   
   
       81 . The pharmaceutical compound of  claim 71  wherein the compound is orally administrable.  
   
   
       82 . A pharmaceutical composition comprising an effective amount of a substantially pure, synthesized previtamin D compound and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, wherein the previtamin D compound is a compound of formula (III):  
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
     
     wherein Z is a side chain of formula IIA, IIB, IIC, IID, IIE or IIF:  
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
     
     wherein a dotted line along the side chain represents an optional additional C—C bond; m is zero or an integer which is 1; n is an integer which is 1 or 2; q is zero or an integer which is 1 or 2; A is carbon, oxygen, sulfur or nitrogen; r is 1 and s is zero when A is nitrogen; r and s are 1 when A is carbon; r and s are zero when A is sulfur or oxygen; R 5  and R 6  are each hydrogen or taken together form a double bond between C-22 and C-23, R 3 , R 9  and R 10  are independently hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower fluoroalkyl, lower alkenyl or lower fluoroalkenyl; R 4  and R 7  are independently lower alkyl, lower fluoroalkyl, lower alkenyl or lower fluoroalkenyl; and R 1  and R 2  are independently hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower fluoroalkyl, lower alkenyl, lower fluoroalkenyl, lower cycloalkyl or taken together with the carbon to which they are bonded form a C 3 -C 8  cyclocarbon ring; Y is a methyl group or hydrogen; and X is hydrogen, lower alkyl or lower fluoroalkyl.  
   
   
       83 . The pharmaceutical compound of  claim 82 , wherein the compound is in an effective amount to lower or maintain lowered parathyroid hormone level when administered to a human.  
   
   
       84 . The pharmaceutical compound of  claim 82  wherein Z is a side chain of formula IIA.  
   
   
       85 . The pharmaceutical compound of  claim 82  wherein Z is a side chain of formula IIB.  
   
   
       86 . The pharmaceutical compound of  claim 85  wherein the previtamin D is 24-hydroxyprevitamin D 2 .  
   
   
       87 . The pharmaceutical compound of  claim 85  wherein the previtamin D is 24-hydroxyprevitamin D 4 .  
   
   
       88 . The pharmaceutical compound of  claim 82  wherein Z is a side chain of formula IIC.  
   
   
       89 . The pharmaceutical compound of  claim 82  wherein Z is a side chain of formula IID.  
   
   
       90 . The pharmaceutical compound of  claim 82  wherein Z is a side chain of formula IIE.  
   
   
       91 . The pharmaceutical compound of  claim 82  wherein Z is a side chain of formula IIF.  
   
   
       92 . The pharmaceutical compound of  claim 91  wherein the compound is orally administrable.  
   
   
       93 . An article of manufacture comprising a tablet or capsule comprising a vitamin D compound and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, wherein the vitamin D compound is a compound of formula (I):  
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
     
     wherein Z is a side chain of formula IIA, IIB, IIC, IID, IIE or IIF:  
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
     
     wherein a dotted line along the side chain represents an optional additional C—C bond; m is zero or an integer which is 1; n is an integer which is 1 or 2; q is zero or an integer which is 1 or 2; A is carbon, oxygen, sulfur or nitrogen; r is 1 and s is zero when A is nitrogen; r and s are 1 when A is carbon; r and s are zero when A is sulfur or oxygen; R 5  and R 6  are each hydrogen or taken together form a double bond between C-22 and C-23, R 3 , R 9  and R 10  are independently hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower fluoroalkyl, lower alkenyl or lower fluoroalkenyl; R 4  and R 7  are independently lower alkyl, lower fluoroalkyl, lower alkenyl or lower fluoroalkenyl; and R 1  and R 2  are independently hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower fluoroalkyl, lower alkenyl, lower fluoroalkenyl, lower cycloalkyl or taken together with the carbon to which they are bonded form a C 3 -C 8  cyclocarbon ring; Y is a methylene group if Y is double bonded to the A-ring or a methyl group or hydrogen if Y is single bonded; and X is hydrogen, lower alkyl or lower fluoroalkyl.  
   
   
       94 . An article of manufacture comprising a tablet or capsule comprising a previtamin D compound and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, wherein the previtamin D compound is a compound of formula (III):  
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
     
     wherein Z is a side chain of formula IIA, IIB, IIC, IID, IIE or IIF:  
     
       
         
         
             
             
         
       
     
     wherein a dotted line along the side chain represents an optional additional C—C bond; m is zero or an integer which is 1; n is an integer which is 1 or 2; q is zero or an integer which is 1 or 2; A is carbon, oxygen, sulfur or nitrogen; r is 1 and s is zero when A is nitrogen; r and s are 1 when A is carbon; r and s are zero when A is sulfur or oxygen; R 5  and R 6  are each hydrogen or taken together form a double bond between C-22 and C-23, R 3 , R 9  and R 10  are independently hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower fluoroalkyl, lower alkenyl or lower fluoroalkenyl; R 4  and R 7  are independently lower alkyl, lower fluoroalkyl, lower alkenyl or lower fluoroalkenyl; and R 1  and R 2  are independently hydrogen, lower alkyl, lower fluoroalkyl, lower alkenyl, lower fluoroalkenyl, lower cycloalkyl or taken together with the carbon to which they are bonded form a C 3 -C 8  cyclocarbon ring; Y is a methyl group or hydrogen; and X is hydrogen, lower alkyl or lower fluoroalkyl.

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