DL-Aminoglutethimide,

Application

DL-Aminoglutethimide has been used:as a steroid synthesis inhibitor to study its effects on steroid synthesis in amphibian Xenopus laevis oocytesas an adrenostatic compound to study its effects on full form Enhanced green fluorescent protein (EGFP) andproopiomelanocortin (POMC) expression in the anterior domain of zebrafish pituitary corticotrophsas an inhibitor of steroidogenic enzymes to study its effects on estrogen receptor (ER) mRNA levels in mouse tumor leydig cell line

Biochem/physiol Actions

DL-Aminoglutethimide is a derivative of the sedative glutethimide. Originally introduced as an anticonvulsant, it was found to cause adrenal insufficiency. Blocks adrenal steroidogenesis by inhibiting the enzymatic conversion of cholesterol to pregnenolone. It also blocks the peripheral conversion (aromatization) of androgenic precursors to estrogens. The D-isomer is 30 times more potent at inhibiting aromatase activity, whereas the L-isomer is more potent at inhibiting cholesterol side-chain cleavage (steroidogenesis).

Features and Benefits

This compound was developed by Novartis. To browse the list of other pharma-developed compounds and Approved Drugs/Drug Candidates, click here.

Other Notes

Tandem Mass Spectrometry data independently generated by Scripps Center for Metabolomics is available to view or download in PDF. A9657.pdf Tested metabolites are featured on Scripps Center for Metabolomics METLIN Metabolite Database. To learn more, visit sigma.com/metlin.

Packaging

Bottomless glass bottle. Contents are inside inserted fused cone.