Choriogonadotropin β Inhibitors
Choriogonadotropin β inhibitors are a class of chemical compounds that primarily target the human chorionic gonadotropin beta subunit (hCG-β) within the body. This group of molecules plays a crucial role in reproductive physiology, specifically in the context of pregnancy. The hCG-β subunit is a hormone produced by the placenta during early pregnancy and is responsible for maintaining the corpus luteum, which, in turn, secretes progesterone to sustain the uterine lining and support the developing embryo. By inhibiting the action of hCG-β, these compounds interfere with the hormonal processes that are essential for the maintenance of pregnancy.
Choriogonadotropin β inhibitors typically exert their effects by binding to specific receptors or enzymes associated with the hCG-β subunit, disrupting its normal signaling pathways. This disruption can result in a range of biological effects, which may have applications beyond reproductive physiology.
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| Product Name | CAS # | Catalog # | QUANTITY | Price | Citations | RATING |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mifepristone | 84371-65-3 | sc-203134 | 100 mg | $60.00 | 17 | |
A progesterone receptor antagonist, decreases progesterone signaling, which is essential for maintaining pregnancy where CG β is active. | ||||||
Ketoconazole | 65277-42-1 | sc-200496 sc-200496A | 50 mg 500 mg | $62.00 $260.00 | 21 | |
Inhibits steroidogenesis by blocking cytochrome P450 enzymes, indirectly reducing hormone levels associated with CG β activity. | ||||||
Abiraterone Acetate | 154229-18-2 | sc-207240 | 5 mg | $231.00 | 1 | |
Specifically inhibits CYP17A1, an enzyme in steroid synthesis, indirectly affecting hormone levels related to CG β's function. | ||||||
Finasteride | 98319-26-7 | sc-203954 | 50 mg | $103.00 | 3 | |
Inhibits 5-alpha reductase, reducing dihydrotestosterone levels, indirectly impacting hormonal balance related to CG β. | ||||||
Dutasteride | 164656-23-9 | sc-207600 | 10 mg | $167.00 | 2 | |
Similar to Finasteride but more potent, inhibits 5-alpha reductase affecting hormonal pathways related to CG β. | ||||||
MDV3100 | 915087-33-1 | sc-364354 sc-364354A | 5 mg 50 mg | $240.00 $1030.00 | 7 | |
An androgen receptor antagonist, indirectly affects hormonal pathways related to CG β's function. | ||||||
Bicalutamide | 90357-06-5 | sc-202976 sc-202976A | 100 mg 500 mg | $41.00 $143.00 | 27 | |
Another androgen receptor antagonist, reducing androgen signaling which can indirectly influence CG β related pathways. | ||||||
Flutamide | 13311-84-7 | sc-204757 sc-204757A sc-204757D sc-204757B sc-204757C | 1 g 5 g 25 g 500 g 1 kg | $46.00 $153.00 $168.00 $515.00 $923.00 | 4 | |
A nonsteroidal antiandrogen, inhibits androgen receptor signaling, affecting hormonal balance related to CG β. | ||||||
Cyproterone Acetate | 427-51-0 | sc-204703 sc-204703A | 100 mg 250 mg | $60.00 $199.00 | 5 | |
Acts as an androgen receptor antagonist and a progestogen, affecting hormonal pathways associated with CG β. | ||||||