Characteristics
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A potent member of the ecdysteroid family. Ecdysone receptor (EcR) agonist. An analog of ecdysone with similar properties to Ponasterone A. Inducer of ecdysone-inducible gene expression systems in mammalian cells and transgenic animals. Induces expression of beta-galactosidase. Induces apoptosis in cells transfected with wild-type Bax. Stimulates Bcl-XL mRNA transcription and inhibits TRAIL- and hFasL-induced apoptosis in RK °Cells. Synonyms: 2beta,3beta,5beta,11alpha,14alpha,20R,22R-Heptahydroxycholest-7-en-6-one
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