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Corticosterone (CAS 50-22-6)

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Alternate Names:
Kendall′s compound B; Reichstein′s substance H; Coumpound B
Application:
Corticosterone is an activator of MCRs and GRs
CAS Number:
50-22-6
Molecular Weight:
346.46
Molecular Formula:
C21H30O4
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Corticosterone is a hormone synthesized in response to stress. It binds and activates MCRs(mineralocorticoid receptors) and GRs (glucocorticoid receptors), which results in altered expression. This eventually affects ionic conductances through the membrane. Corticosterone induces apoptosis in murine bone marrow.


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Corticosterone, 100 mg

sc-300391
100 mg
$57.00

Corticosterone, 500 mg

sc-300391A
500 mg
$108.00