abstract |
A method of inhibiting the hyperproliferation of malignant or neoplastic cells, comprising treating the cells with an antiproliferative amount of 1- alpha, 24(S)-dihydroxyvitamin D2. The method also includes the co- administration of cyotoxic agents with the 1-alpha, 24(S)-dihydroxyvitamin D 2. The figure illustrates the preparative steps for the synthesis of 24- hydroxyvitamin D2. |