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Danazol (CAS 17230-88-5)

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Application:
Danazol is a modified testosterone gonadotropin inhibitor
CAS Number:
17230-88-5
Purity:
≥98%
Molecular Weight:
337.46
Molecular Formula:
C22H27NO2
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Danazol is a steroid derivative created artificially and functions as a partial agonist of the androgen receptor. It acts by binding to the androgen receptor and modulating gene expression, leading to altered protein synthesis and cellular function. At the molecular level, Danazol interferes with the normal hormonal feedback mechanisms, leading to decreased secretion of gonadotropins and subsequently inhibiting ovulation. Danazol suppresses the pituitary-ovarian axis, resulting in reduced estrogen and progesterone production. These actions collectively contribute to its functional role in experimental applications, particularly in studies related to reproductive endocrinology and hormone regulation.


Danazol (CAS 17230-88-5) References

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  2. Danazol for the treatment of thrombocytopenia in patients with myelodysplastic syndrome.  |  Chan, G., et al. 2002. Am J Hematol. 71: 166-71. PMID: 12410570
  3. Effects of danazol on endothelial cell function and angiogenesis.  |  Thomas, GW., et al. 2007. Fertil Steril. 88: 1065-70. PMID: 17382938
  4. Danazol-beta-cyclodextrin binary system: a potential application in emergency contraception by the oral route.  |  Jadhav, GS., et al. 2007. AAPS PharmSciTech. 8: Article 35. PMID: 17622113
  5. Evaluation of the efficacy of a danazol-loaded intrauterine contraceptive device on adenomyosis in an ICR mouse model.  |  Zhang, X., et al. 2008. Hum Reprod. 23: 2024-30. PMID: 18552364
  6. Danazol treatment for paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria.  |  Murakawa, M., et al. 1990. Jpn J Med. 29: 417-22. PMID: 2273626
  7. In vitro effect of danazol on endometrioma cells in culture.  |  Ollivierre, BA., et al. 2014. J Reprod Med. 59: 13-6. PMID: 24597280
  8. Danazol has potential to cause PKC translocation, cell cycle dysregulation, and apoptosis in breast cancer cells.  |  Deka, SJ., et al. 2017. Chem Biol Drug Des. 89: 953-963. PMID: 27933735
  9. Danazol therapy renders red cells resistant to osmotic lysis.  |  Ahn, YS., et al. 1989. FASEB J. 3: 157-62. PMID: 2914627
  10. Danazol as First-Line Therapy for Myelodysplastic Syndrome.  |  Colunga-Pedraza, PR., et al. 2018. Clin Lymphoma Myeloma Leuk. 18: e109-e113. PMID: 29268959
  11. Danazol binding to steroid receptors in human uterine endometrium.  |  Tamaya, T., et al. 1984. Fertil Steril. 41: 732-5. PMID: 6714450
  12. Danazol in the treatment of endometriosis: analysis of 100 cases with a 4-year follow-up.  |  Barbieri, RL., et al. 1982. Fertil Steril. 37: 737-46. PMID: 7084496
  13. Danazol treatment and platelet function.  |  Fraser, IS. and Burridge, J. 1980. Med J Aust. 1: 313-4. PMID: 7393057
  14. Danazol suspension injected into the uterine cervix of patients with adenomyosis and myoma. Preliminary study.  |  Takebayashi, T., et al. 1995. Gynecol Obstet Invest. 39: 207-11. PMID: 7789919
  15. Novel vaginal danazol ring therapy for pelvic endometriosis, in particular deeply infiltrating endometriosis.  |  Igarashi, M., et al. 1998. Hum Reprod. 13: 1952-6. PMID: 9740456

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Product NameCatalog #UNITPriceQtyFAVORITES

Danazol, 100 mg

sc-203021
100 mg
$92.00

Danazol, 250 mg

sc-203021A
250 mg
$238.00