Bioactivity | 5β-Dihydroprogesterone (5βDHP) is the metabolite of Progesterone (HY-N0437). 5β-Dihydroprogesterone binds to oxytocin receptor, reduces the Oxytocin (HY-17571)-induced calcium signal transduction, thereby exhibiting the tocolytic activity[1]. |
CAS | 128-23-4 |
Formula | C21H32O2 |
Molar Mass | 316.48 |
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
Storage | Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis. |
Reference | [1]. Sheehan PM, et al., 5 Beta-dihydroprogesterone and steroid 5 beta-reductase decrease in association with human parturition at term. Mol Hum Reprod. 2005 Jul;11(7):495-501. |