Androsterone
Androsterone, a testosterone metabolite, is a potent endogenous agonist of the Farnesoid X Receptor (FXR) . This activity makes it a valuable research tool for investigating FXR-mediated pathways in metabolic regulation, including studies in both in vitro assays and in vivo models of liver and metabolic diseases.
Product Specifications
CAS Number
53-41-8
Product Name Alternative
Endogenous Metabolite, EndogenousMetabolite, FXR, 5a-Androstan-3a-ol-17-one, 5a-Androsterone, 5alpha-Androstan-3alpha-ol-17-one, 5α-Androstan-3α-ol-17-one, 5α-Androsterone, Autophagy, Androsterone, Androkinin
Field of Research
Cell Biology, Metabolism Research
Purity
98.02% (May vary between batches)
Solubility
H2O:Insoluble; DMSO:20 mg/mL (68.86 mM)
Smiles
C[C@]12CC[C@H]3[C@@H] (CC[C@H]4C[C@H] (O) CC[C@]34C) [C@@H]1CCC2=O
Molecular Formula
C19H30O2
Molecular Weight
290.44
Storage Conditions
-20°C
Notes
For research use only.
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