18-Hydroxy-11-deoxy Corticosterone (18-OH-DOC) is a mineralocorticoid produced by the zona fasciculata of the adrenal gland, with its biosynthesis regulated by adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) and angiotensin II. This regulation heightens 18-OH-DOC production in isolated human adrenal glomerulosa cells and allows for its formation from 11-deoxy corticosterone (DOC) in human SK-MEL188 melanoma cells. As an intermediate in progesterone metabolism, 18-OH-DOC can be converted to aldosterone in rat adrenal glands' capsular portion. Its continuous infusion (200 μg rat per day) has been shown to raise systolic blood pressure in uninephrectomized saline-drinking rats, and elevated plasma levels of 18-OH-DOC have been observed in the adb db mouse model of type 2 diabetes.
Prosaikogenin F ((2R,3R,4S,5R,6R)-2-{[(1S,2R,4S,5R,8R,9S,10R,13S,14R,17S,18R)-2-hydroxy-9-(hydroxymethyl)-4,5,9,13,20,20-hexamethyl-24-oxahexacyclo[15.5.2.01,1?.0?,1?.0?,1?.0?,13]tetracos-15-en-10-yl]oxy}-6-methyloxane-3,4,5-triol) 是一种单糖苷,具有溶血和抗癌特性。
Tetrahydrocorticosterone (THB) is a glucocorticoid (GC) that has anti-inflammatory functions. For instance, 5α THB inhibits inflammatory actions by binding to GC receptor. HPLC studies in rat brains have reported that tetrahydrocorticosterone (THB) isomers are differentially distributed in males and females.
Deoxycorticosterone (DOCP) is a mineralocorticoid and is an analog of deoxycorticosterone. Deoxycorticosterone pivalate is used in the treatment of canine low adrenal cortex hormones.
MK-212 is a 5HT2C-receptor agonist. Intraperitoneal injection of MK-212 in 0.5 and 1.0 mg/kg increased the blood level of corticosterone in mice and reduced their motor activity. In 0.1 and 0.2 mg/kg, the agonist reduced anxiety with no effect on motor ac