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Canrenone (CAS 976-71-6)

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Alternate Names:
Phanurane; Aldadiene; Luvion
Application:
Canrenone is an inhibitor of aldosterone biosynthesis and ouabain
CAS Number:
976-71-6
Purity:
≥97%
Molecular Weight:
340.46
Molecular Formula:
C22H28O3
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Canrenone (also known as canrenoic acid) is an active metabolite of spironolactone that acts as an MCR antagonist, inhibiting aldosterone biosynthesis. It also blocks ouabain effects. Furthermore, it is a potent inhibitor of the enzyme 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 2 (11β-HSD2), which is a key enzyme involved in the metabolism of glucocorticoids.Canrenone is a steroidal compound that is used in scientific research as a tool to study biochemical and physiological effects of steroids. In addition, it has been found to have anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, and anti-atherosclerotic properties.


Canrenone (CAS 976-71-6) References

  1. Effects of canrenone on aorta and right ventricle of the rat.  |  Cargnelli, G., et al. 2001. J Cardiovasc Pharmacol. 37: 540-7. PMID: 11336105
  2. Antifibrogenic effects of canrenone, an antialdosteronic drug, on human hepatic stellate cells.  |  Caligiuri, A., et al. 2003. Gastroenterology. 124: 504-20. PMID: 12557155
  3. Aldosterone receptor blockade improves left ventricular remodeling and increases ventricular fibrillation threshold in experimental heart failure.  |  Cittadini, A., et al. 2003. Cardiovasc Res. 58: 555-64. PMID: 12798428
  4. Effect of canrenone on the digitalis site of Na+/K(+)-ATPase in human placental membranes and in erythrocytes.  |  Balzan, S., et al. 2003. J Cardiovasc Pharmacol. 42: 32-6. PMID: 12827023
  5. A new turbidometric digoxin immunoassay on the ADVIA 1650 analyzer is free from interference by spironolactone, potassium canrenoate, and their common metabolite canrenone.  |  Datta, P. and Dasgupta, A. 2003. Ther Drug Monit. 25: 478-82. PMID: 12883233
  6. Effect of spironolactone, potassium canrenoate, and their common metabolite canrenone on Dimension Vista Digoxin Assay.  |  Dasgupta, A. and Johnson, MJ. 2010. J Clin Lab Anal. 24: 413-7. PMID: 21089173
  7. Do canrenone and 6,7-dihydroxylated derivatives compete with ouabain at the same site on Na,K-ATPase?  |  Tal, DM. and Karlish, SJ. 1988. Mol Pharmacol. 34: 245-9. PMID: 2843743
  8. Hypotensive action of canrenone in a model of hypertension where ouabain-like factors are present.  |  De Mendonca, M., et al. 1985. J Hypertens Suppl. 3: S73-5. PMID: 2856827
  9. Canrenone on cardiovascular mortality in congestive heart failure: CanrenOne eFFects on cardiovascular mortality in patiEnts with congEstIve hearT failure: The COFFEE-IT study.  |  Derosa, G., et al. 2019. Pharmacol Res. 141: 46-52. PMID: 30502530
  10. Aldosterone antagonists in addition to renin angiotensin system antagonists for preventing the progression of chronic kidney disease.  |  Chung, EY., et al. 2020. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 10: CD007004. PMID: 33107592
  11. Canrenone Restores Vasorelaxation Impaired by Marinobufagenin in Human Preeclampsia.  |  Agalakova, NI., et al. 2022. Int J Mol Sci. 23: PMID: 35328757
  12. Canrenone as a partial agonist at the digitalis receptor site of sodium-potassium-activated adenosine triphosphatase.  |  Finotti, P. and Palatini, P. 1981. J Pharmacol Exp Ther. 217: 784-90. PMID: 6262496
  13. Small doses of canrenone block the effects of ouabain on the mechanical activity of the heart and vessels of the rat.  |  Vassallo, PF., et al. 1998. J Cardiovasc Pharmacol. 32: 679-85. PMID: 9821839

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Canrenone, 1 g

sc-205616
1 g
$94.00

Canrenone, 5 g

sc-205616A
5 g
$333.00

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Rated 5 out of 5 by from Balzan et alBalzan et al. (PubMed ID 12827023) showed that canrenone reversed inhibition of Na/K ATPase by 3H-ouabain in human placental membrane and erythrocytes. -SCBT Publication Review
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