Drospirenone-d4

Drospirenone-d4 (Dihydrospirorenone-d4) is the deuterium labeled Drospirenone. Drospirenone (Dihydrospirorenone) is a synthetic progestin that is an analog to spironolactone[1][2].

Signaling Pathways >> Others >> Progesterone Receptor

Research Areas >> Endocrinology

Stable heavy isotopes of hydrogen, carbon, and other elements have been incorporated into drug molecules, largely as tracers for quantitation during the drug development process. Deuteration has gained attention because of its potential to affect the pharmacokinetic and metabolic profiles of drugs[1].

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[2]. Fuhrmann, U., et al., The novel progestin drospirenone and its natural counterpart progesterone: biochemical profile and antiandrogenic potential. Contraception, 1996. 54(4): p. 243-51.

[3]. Muhn, P., et al., Drospirenone: a novel progestogen with antimineralocorticoid and antiandrogenic activity. Pharmacological characterization in animal models. Contraception, 1995. 51(2): p. 99-110.

[4]. Warming, L., et al., Safety and efficacy of drospirenone used in a continuous combination with 17beta-estradiol for prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis. Climacteric, 2004. 7(1): p. 103-11.