Melengestrol Acetate

Melengestrol Acetate

CAT N°: 35471
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Melengestrol acetate is a synthetic progestogen and derivative of progesterone.{68020} It binds to progesterone receptors in rhesus monkey myometrial cytosolic preparations with high affinity relative to progesterone. Melengestrol acetate (0.1 mg/animal per day) suppresses estrus in rats.{68021} It reduces tumor growth in androgen-dependent and -independent prostate tumors in rats when administered at a dose of 10 mg/kg.{68022} Formulations containing melengestrol acetate have been used to increase weight gain, improve feed efficiency, and suppress estrus in heifer cattle.

Territorial Availability: Available through Bertin Technologies only in France

  • Synonyms
    • 17-(acetyloxy)-6-methyl-16-methylene-pregna-4,6-diene-3,20-dione
  • Correlated keywords
    • BDH 1921 BDH1921 Heifermax 500 Heifermax 500 MGA 100 264 MGA100 MGA264 NSC70968 melen gestrol
  • Product Overview:
    Melengestrol acetate is a synthetic progestogen and derivative of progesterone.{68020} It binds to progesterone receptors in rhesus monkey myometrial cytosolic preparations with high affinity relative to progesterone. Melengestrol acetate (0.1 mg/animal per day) suppresses estrus in rats.{68021} It reduces tumor growth in androgen-dependent and -independent prostate tumors in rats when administered at a dose of 10 mg/kg.{68022} Formulations containing melengestrol acetate have been used to increase weight gain, improve feed efficiency, and suppress estrus in heifer cattle.

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