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20-Hydroxyecdysone (CAS 5289-74-7)

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Alternate Names:
β-Ecdysone; 2β,3β,14α,20R,22R,25-Hexahydroxy-5β-cholest-7-en-6-one; Ecdysterone
Application:
20-Hydroxyecdysone is a ecdysteroid in both plant and animal species that controls cell death
CAS Number:
5289-74-7
Purity:
≥95%
Molecular Weight:
480.64
Molecular Formula:
C27H44O7
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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20-Hydroxyecdysone is the most widely occurring ecdysteroid in both plant and animal species. It controls cell death during metamorphosis of Drosophila melanogaster. It acts by stimulating the production of proteins involved in cell growth and differentiation. In addition, 20-Hydroxyecdysone has been found to activate a number of signaling pathways, including the PI3K/Akt and MAPK pathways. In vitro studies have been conducted to investigate its effects on various cell types. In these studies, it has been found to have a wide range of effects, including anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, anti-diabetic, anti-obesity, anabolic, and androgenic effects.


20-Hydroxyecdysone (CAS 5289-74-7) References

  1. The analysis and crystallographic characterization of 20-hydroxyecdysone.  |  Báthori, M., et al. 2000. Curr Med Chem. 7: 1305-12. PMID: 11032973
  2. 20-Hydroxyecdysone attenuates cardiac remodeling in spontaneously hypertensive rats.  |  Phungphong, S., et al. 2017. Steroids. 126: 79-84. PMID: 28803209
  3. 20-Hydroxyecdysone enhances Immulectin-1 mediated immune response against entomogenous fungus in Locusta migratoria.  |  Han, P., et al. 2020. Pest Manag Sci. 76: 304-313. PMID: 31207079
  4. 20-Hydroxyecdysone Primes Innate Immune Responses That Limit Bacterial and Malarial Parasite Survival in Anopheles gambiae.  |  Reynolds, RA., et al. 2020. mSphere. 5: PMID: 32295874
  5. 20-Hydroxyecdysone ameliorates metabolic and cardiovascular dysfunction in high-fat-high-fructose-fed ovariectomized rats.  |  Buniam, J., et al. 2020. BMC Complement Med Ther. 20: 140. PMID: 32375750
  6. 20-Hydroxyecdysone-responsive microRNAs of insects.  |  Jin, X., et al. 2020. RNA Biol. 17: 1454-1471. PMID: 32482109
  7. Steroid hormone 20-hydroxyecdysone promotes CTL1-mediated cellular immunity in Helicoverpa armigera.  |  Wang, GJ., et al. 2021. Insect Sci. 28: 1399-1413. PMID: 32677271
  8. G protein-coupled receptors function as cell membrane receptors for the steroid hormone 20-hydroxyecdysone.  |  Zhao, XF. 2020. Cell Commun Signal. 18: 146. PMID: 32907599
  9. Proapoptotic and proautophagic activity of 20-hydroxyecdysone in breast cancer cells in vitro.  |  Romaniuk-Drapała, A., et al. 2021. Chem Biol Interact. 342: 109479. PMID: 33878320
  10. Expression of 20-hydroxyecdysone-related genes during gonadal development of Teleogryllus emma (Orthoptera: Gryllidae).  |  Jin, W., et al. 2021. Arch Insect Biochem Physiol. 108: e21824. PMID: 34272758
  11. 20-hydroxyecdysone (20E) signaling regulates amnioserosa morphogenesis during Drosophila dorsal closure: EcR modulates gene expression in a complex with the AP-1 subunit, Jun.  |  Yoo, B., et al. 2021. Biol Open. 10: PMID: 34296248
  12. 20-Hydroxyecdysone activates the protective arm of the RAAS via the MAS receptor.  |  Lafont, R., et al. 2021. J Mol Endocrinol. 68: 77-87. PMID: 34825653
  13. Transcriptome-wide identification of microRNAs in response to 20-hydroxyecdysone in Galeruca daurica.  |  Wang, HC., et al. 2022. Comp Biochem Physiol Part D Genomics Proteomics. 42: 100981. PMID: 35276449
  14. 20-Hydroxyecdysone Improves Neuronal Differentiation of Adult Hippocampal Neural Stem Cells in High Power Microwave Radiation-Exposed Rats.  |  Liu, JJ., et al. 2022. Biomed Environ Sci. 35: 504-517. PMID: 35882410

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Product NameCatalog #UNITPriceQtyFAVORITES

20-Hydroxyecdysone, 5 mg

sc-202407
5 mg
$94.00

20-Hydroxyecdysone, 10 mg

sc-202407A
10 mg
$135.00

20-Hydroxyecdysone, 50 mg

sc-202407B
50 mg
$510.00