| abstract |
Compounds of formula (I): <CHEM> [in which: Y represents a group of formula <CHEM> the dotted line is a double or single bond; R<1> is hydrogen, alkyl or aryl; R<2> is hydrogen or halogen; R<3> is alkyl or cycloalkyl; R<4> is hydrogen, alkyl, hydroxy or halogen; R<5> is hydrogen, alkyl, hydroxy, oxygen or halogen; and R<6> is hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, or aralkyl;] and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are valuable in the treatment, alleviation and prophylaxis of cachexia. Certain of these compounds are novel. |