Synthesis and biological activity of a new progestogen, 16-methylene-17alpha-hydroxy-18-methyl-19-norpregn-4-ene-3, 20-dione acetate.
Steroids
; 65(5): 266-74, 2000 May.
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ABSTRACT
The progestational activity of second- and third-generation progestins in oral contraceptives were markedly increased by addition of an 18-methyl group. A new progestin, the 18-methyl analog of Nestorone, 16-methylene-17alpha-hydroxy-18-methyl-19-norpregn-4-ene-3,2 0-dione acetate (10), was synthesized. The relative binding affinity and biologic activity of 10 was compared with Nestorone, levonorgestrel, and progesterone using a binding assay for rat progesterone receptors, the Clauberg assay in the rabbit, and by assessing pregnancy maintenance in the rat. These studies, as summarized in Table 4, show that 10 is three to ten times more potent than Nestorone. The addition of the 18-methyl group to Nestorone markedly increased its potency as noted above, but is unlikely to change its rate of delivery from sustained release systems. 10 should be ideally suited for administration by implants or small skin patches.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Norprogesteronas
Limite:
Animals
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Pregnancy
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Steroids
Ano de publicação:
2000
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Hungria