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Megestrol Acetate

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Megestrol Acetate | CAS No. 595-33-5 | Progesterone Receptor Agonists
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Description: Synthetic progesterone analog

Chemical Name: 17-(Acetyloxy)-6-methylpregna-4,6-diene-3,20-dione

Purity: ≥98%

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Biological Activity

Megestrol Acetate is a synthetic progesterone analog. Dose-dependently inhibits growth of HepG2 cells (IC50 = 260 μM) in vitro and in vivo and reduces tumor volume. High dosages improve weight gain in tumor-bearing nude mice. Orally bioavailable.

Technical Data

M.Wt:
384.51
Formula:
C24H32O4
Solubility:
Soluble to 50 mM in DMSO and to 20 mM in ethanol
Purity:
≥98%
Storage:
Store at RT
CAS No:
595-33-5

The technical data provided above is for guidance only. For batch specific data refer to the Certificate of Analysis.
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Background References

  1. Megestrol acetate in cancer anorexia and weight loss.
    Tchekmedyian et al.
    Cancer., 1992;69:1268
  2. The effect of mege. acetate on growth of HepG2 cells in vitro and in vivo.
    Zhang and Chow
    Clin.Cancer.Res., 2004;10:5226

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⚠ WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Megestrol acetate, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

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