5α-Tetrahydrocorticosterone
Catalog No. A64749

5α-Tetrahydrocorticosterone is a potent glucocorticoid receptor agonist and a metabolite of corticosterone. It exhibits significant anti-inflammatory activity when applied topically, making it valuable for studying inflammatory skin conditions. In rat hepatocyte studies, it effectively reduces metabolites that bind to the glucocorticoid receptor, demonstrating a dissociation constant (Kd) of 268 nM. This compound is suitable for research focused on the mechanisms of glucocorticoid action and its therapeutic potential in skin inflammation.
Chemical Information
| Catalog Num | A64749 |
|---|---|
| M. Wt | 350.49 |
| Formula | C21H34O4 |
| Purity | >98% |
| Storage | at -20 °C 3 years (powder form); at -20 °C 6 months (Solution base) |
| CAS No. | 600-63-5 |
| Synonyms | 5α-THB |
| SMILES | C[C@@]12[C@@H](C(CO)=O)CC[C@@]1([H])[C@]3([H])CC[C@@]4([H])C[C@H](O)CC[C@]4(C)[C@@]3([H])[C@@H](O)C2 |
Biological Activity
| Description | 5α-Tetrahydrocorticosterone is a potent glucocorticoid receptor agonist and a metabolite of corticosterone. It exhibits significant anti-inflammatory activity when applied topically, making it valuable for studying inflammatory skin conditions. In rat hepatocyte studies, it effectively reduces metabolites that bind to the glucocorticoid receptor, demonstrating a dissociation constant (Kd) of 268 nM. This compound is suitable for research focused on the mechanisms of glucocorticoid action and its therapeutic potential in skin inflammation. |
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