Product Description: 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].
Formula: C21H32O2
References: [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.
CAS Number: 128-23-4
Molecular Weight: 316.48
Research Area: Endocrinology
Target: Oxytocin Receptor