Chemical Properties
White Solid
Uses
4-Pregnen-17α,20β-diol-3-one (cas# 1662-06-2) is a derivative of 17α-Hydroxy Progesterone (H952330), which is a metabolite of Progesterone (P755900). It can also be used as an antagonist of cb1 receptor for therapeutic use.
Definition
ChEBI: (20R)-17,20-dihydroxypregn-4-en-3-one is a 17,20-dihydroxypregn-4-en-3-one.
Biochem/physiol Actions
17α,20β-Dihydroxy-4-pregnen-3-one, also known as maturation-inducing hormone (MIH) or DHP, is the most potent steroid for inducing final oocyte maturation in several species of fish. DHP as a progestin regulates spermiation, improves sperm motility and acts as a pheromone in male cyprinids.
