Molecular structure of 16α-Hydroxy Progesterone
16α-Hydroxy Progesterone (CAS 438-07-3)
Alternate Names:
16α-Hydroxy-4-pregnene-3,20-dione; 16α-Hydroxy-Δ4-pregnene-3,20-dione; 16α-Hydroxyprogesterone
Application:
16α-Hydroxy Progesterone is a human progesterone receptors hPR-A and hPR-B agonist
CAS Number:
438-07-3
Molecular Weight:
330.46
Molecular Formula:
C21H30O3
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16alpha-Hydroxy Progesterone a hydroxylated metabolite of Progesterone that binds to human progesterone receptors hPR-A and hPR-B and act as an agonist for both receptors. 16alpha-Hydroxy progesterone exerts its effects in the body through multiple mechanisms. It interacts with the progesterone receptor, present in various tissues, stimulating its activation. This, in turn, triggers a series of signaling pathways that modulate gene expression and promote the synthesis of diverse proteins and hormones. Moreover, 16alpha-Hydroxy progesterone can bind to and activate additional receptors, including the androgen receptor, potentially resulting in testosterone production.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
16α-Hydroxy Progesterone, 25 mg | sc-488185 | 25 mg | $510.00 |