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Makisterone A (CAS 20137-14-8)

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Application:
Makisterone A is a member of the ecdysteroid compound class
CAS Number:
20137-14-8
Purity:
≥95%
Molecular Weight:
494.66
Molecular Formula:
C28H46O7
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Makisterone A is a synthetic steroid hormone derived from progesterone. This compound operates by binding to androgen receptors present in the body. Through this binding process, a sequence of intricate biochemical reactions is initiated, resulting in the synthesis of a variety of hormones and proteins. These newly formed hormones and proteins then proceed to interact with different tissues and organs in the body, leading to a diverse range of biochemical and physiological effects.


Makisterone A (CAS 20137-14-8) References

  1. Separation of ecdysterone, inokosterone, makisterone A, alpha-ecdysone and ponasterone A by a combination of adsorptive and reversed-phase liquid chromatography.  |  Gilgan, MW. 1976. J Chromatogr. 129: 447-50. PMID: 1002801
  2. Ecdysteroids of quinoa seeds (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.).  |  Zhu, N., et al. 2001. J Agric Food Chem. 49: 2576-8. PMID: 11368638
  3. Inhibition of [3H]ponasterone A binding by ecdysone agonists in the intact Kc cell line.  |  Nakagawa, Y., et al. 2002. Insect Biochem Mol Biol. 32: 175-80. PMID: 11755060
  4. Makisterone A:a 28-carbon hexahydroxy molting hormone from the embryo of the milkweed bug.  |  Kaplanis, JN., et al. 1975. Science. 190: 681-2. PMID: 1237931
  5. Evidence for the presence of makisterone A in Drosophila larvae and the secretion of 20-deoxymakisterone A by the ring gland.  |  Redfern, CP. 1984. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 81: 5643-7. PMID: 16593512
  6. An ecdysone receptor from the pentatomomorphan, Nezara viridula, shows similar affinities for moulting hormones makisterone A and 20-hydroxyecdysone.  |  Tohidi-Esfahani, D., et al. 2011. Insect Biochem Mol Biol. 41: 77-89. PMID: 21035548
  7. LC/MS/MS identification of 20-hydroxyecdysone in a scorpion (Liocheles australasiae) and its binding affinity to in vitro-translated molting hormone receptors.  |  Miyashita, M., et al. 2011. Insect Biochem Mol Biol. 41: 932-7. PMID: 21958716
  8. The ecdysteroidome of Drosophila: influence of diet and development.  |  Lavrynenko, O., et al. 2015. Development. 142: 3758-68. PMID: 26395481
  9. Fat body lipolysis connects poor nutrition to hypopharyngeal gland degradation in Apis mellifera.  |  Corby-Harris, V., et al. 2019. J Insect Physiol. 116: 1-9. PMID: 30953617
  10. Cocculus hirsutus-Derived Phytopharmaceutical Drug Has Potent Anti-dengue Activity.  |  Shukla, R., et al. 2021. Front Microbiol. 12: 746110. PMID: 34912307
  11. Makisterone A attenuates experimental cholestasis by activating the farnesoid X receptor.  |  Kang, P. and Li, S. 2022. Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 623: 162-169. PMID: 35921707
  12. Paper chromatographic separation of alpha-ecdysone, ecdysterone, inokosterone, makisterone A and ponasterone A.  |  Gilgan, MW. and Farquharson, TE. 1973. Steroids. 22: 365-72. PMID: 4747441
  13. RH-5849, a nonsteroidal ecdysone agonist, does not mimic makisterone-A in Dysdercus koenigii.  |  Koul, O. and Kapil, RS. 1994. Experientia. 50: 461-4. PMID: 8194581

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Product NameCatalog #UNITPriceQtyFAVORITES

Makisterone A, 250 µg

sc-202218
250 µg
$51.00

Makisterone A, 1 mg

sc-202218A
1 mg
$112.00

Makisterone A, 100 mg

sc-202218B
100 mg
$6248.00

Makisterone A, 500 mg

sc-202218C
500 mg
$16646.00

Makisterone A, 1 g

sc-202218D
1 g
$27411.00

Is this natural product extracted from insects or chemical???

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