Z -Guggulsterone

Name Z -Guggulsterone
Supplier Tocris Bioscience
Catalog 2013
Prices $199.00, $825.00
Sizes 10 mg, 50 mg
Function Type Antagonist
Cas Number 39025-23-5
Chemical Name (Z)-Pregna-4,17(20)-diene-3,16-dione
Formula C21H28O2
Molecular Weight 312.45
Purity >98 %
Description Broad spectrum steroid receptor ligand; mineralocorticoid, progesterone and glucocorticoid receptor antagonist (K i values are 37, 224 and 252 nM respectively) and weak androgen receptor agonist (K i = 315 nM). Induces apoptosis in prostate cancer cells and inhibits angiogenesis via suppression of the VEGF-VEGFR2-Akt signaling pathway. Exhibits antilipidemic activity via antagonism of the farnesoid X receptor (FXR) and displays antiseptic, antirheumatic and anti-inflammatory activity in vivo . More active isomer of guggulsterone (Cat. No. 2013).
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