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Mifepristone

≥99% (titration), solid, progesterone and glucocorticoid receptor antagonist, Calbiochem®

Synonym(s):

Mifepristone, (11β,17β)-11-(4-(Dimethylamino)phenyl)-17-hydroxy-17-(1-propynyl)estra-4,9-dien-3-one, RU-486

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C29H35NO2
CAS Number:
84371-65-3
Molecular Weight:
429.59
MDL number:
MFCD00867226
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
NACRES:
NA.77

product name

Mifepristone, A cell-permeable synthetic steroid that acts as a potent antagonist of progesterone and glucocorticoid receptors.

Quality Level

100

Assay

≥99% (titration)

form

solid

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze
protect from light

impurities

≤0.1% Steroid substances

color

yellow

solubility

ethanol: 10 mg/mL

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

2-8°C

InChI

1S/C29H35NO2/c1-5-15-29(32)16-14-26-24-12-8-20-17-22(31)11-13-23(20)27(24)25(18-28(26,29)2)19-6-9-21(10-7-19)30(3)4/h6-7,9-10,17,24-26,32H,8,11-14,16,18H2,1-4H3/t24-,25+,26-,28-,29-/m0/s1

InChI key

VKHAHZOOUSRJNA-GCNJZUOMSA-N

General description

A cell-permeable synthetic steroid that acts as a potent antagonist of progesterone and glucocorticoid receptors. Inhibits P-glycoprotein (P-gp) function and down-modulates P-gp mediated drug resistance. Displays anti-angiogenic effects and suppresses vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) production. Regulates the expression of Fas and FasL in mouse endometrium and TRAIL in prostate cancer cells. As an antioxidant, it offers neuroprotection against controlled cortical impact (CCI) in CA1 pyramidal cells, as well as Aβ-, H2O2-, and glutamate-induced injury to mouse hippocampal HT22 cells.
A cell-permeable, synthetic steroid that acts as a potent antagonist of progesterone and glucocorticoid receptors. Reported to inhibit P-glycoprotein (P-gp) function and down-modulate P-gp mediated drug resistance. Also displays anti-angiogenic effects and suppresses vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) production. Shown to regulate the expression of Fas and FasL in mouse endometrium and of TRAIL in prostate cancer cells. As an antioxidant, it is reported to offer neuroprotection against controlled cortical impact (CCI) in CA1 pyramidal cells, as well as Aβ-, H2O2-, and glutamate-induced injury to mouse hippocampal HT22 cells.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cell permeable: yes
Primary Target
Progesterone and glucocorticoid receptors
Product does not compete with ATP.
Reversible: no

Packaging

Packaged under inert gas

Warning

Toxicity: Carcinogenic / Teratogenic (D)

Reconstitution

Following reconstitution aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 3 months at -20°C.

Other Notes

McCullers, D.L., et al. 2002. Neuroscience109, 219.
Sidell, N., et al. 2002. Ann. N. Y. Acad. Sci.955, 159.
Gao, F., et al. 2001. Acta Pharmacol. Sin.22, 524.
Hyder, S.M., et al. 2001. Int. J. Cancer92, 469.
Lam, F.C., et al. 2001. J. Neurochem. 76, 1121.
Sridhar, S., et al. 2001. Cancer Res.61, 7179.
Behl, C., et al. 1997. Eur. J. Neurosci.9, 912.
Greb, R.R., et al. 1997. Hum. Reprod.12, 1280.
Gruol, D.J., et al. 1994. Cancer Res.54, 3088.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Pictograms

Health hazard
GHS08

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H360

Hazard Classifications

Repr. 1B

Storage Class Code

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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