Name | 17α-Hydroxy-aldosteron |
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Synonyms | (R)-11,17-Dihydroxy-17-(2-hydroxy-acetyl)-10-methyl-3-oxo-1,2,3,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,14,15,16,17-tetradecahydro-cyclopenta[a]phenanthrene-13-carbaldehyde |
Description | 18-Oxocortisol is a derivative of cortisol that is produced by aldosterone synthase (CYP11B2). 18-Oxocortisol is a naturally occurring mineralocorticoid agonist. 18-Oxocortisol is a biomarker in adrenal vein sampling[1][2][3]. |
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In Vivo | Administration of 18-oxocortisol to rats induces a mineralocorticoid-type hypertension with hypokalemia, cardiac and renal enlargement and cardiovascular lesions. Administration of 18-oxocortisol to sheep also causes a rapid increase in blood pressure. However, the doses required for increasing blood pressure are high[3]. |
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Molecular Formula | C21H28O6 |
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Molecular Weight | 376.44300 |
Exact Mass | 376.18900 |
PSA | 111.90000 |
LogP | 0.96060 |
Storage condition | -20°C |