Megestrol acetate
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Megestrol acetate is a synthetic and orally active progesteronal agent. Megestrol acetate is effective as an appetite stimulant for wasting syndromes such as cachexia. Megestrol acetate decreases nuclear and cytosol androgen receptors human BPH tissue. Megestrol acetate has the potential for HIV study and downregulates autophagic catabolic pathway.
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- Purity: 99.69%
- CAS No.: 595-33-5
- Formula: C24H32O4
- Molecular Weight:384.51
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Storage:Powder -20°C, 3 years , 4°C, 2 years ; In solvent -80°C, 2 years , -20°C, 1 year
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Biological Activity
Megestrol acetate alone results in an ICKY of 48.7 p,M in the MCF7/ADR cell line[2].
MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
MedChemExpress (MCE) has not independently confirmed the accuracy of these methods. They are for reference only.
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Animal Model:Pure strain female NMRI mice (age 6 to 8 weeks)[1].
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Dosage:100 or 300 mg/kg (50 mg megestrol acetate was suspended in 3 ml of pure corn oil).
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Administration:Subcutaneously daily over a 7-day period.
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Result:Produced a highly significant reversal of the TNF-induced decrease in body weight, accompanied by a significant increase in both food and water intake.
Caused an increase in body weight over a 24-hour period to female NMRI mice.
No effect on blood glucose levels in saline controls, concurrent administration of megestrol acetate with TNF caused a significant increase in blood glucose compared with administration of TNF alone.
Caused a dose-related reduction in the loss of host body weight in animals bearing the MAC16 tumour.
Chemical Information
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CAS No. 595-33-5
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Appearance Solid
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Molecular Weight 384.51
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Formula C24H32O4
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Color White to off-white
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SMILES
CC([C@@]1(OC(C)=O)CC[C@@]2([H])[C@]3([H])C=C(C)C4=CC(CC[C@]4(C)[C@@]3([H])CC[C@]12C)=O)=O
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Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.
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Storage
Powder -20°C 3 years 4°C 2 years In solvent -80°C 2 years -20°C 1 year
Publications (2)
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Journal Impact Factor
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Most Recent
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Cell Rep Methods
RECOVER identifies synergistic drug combinations in vitro through sequential model optimization. [Abstract]2023 Oct 23;3(10):100599. PMID: 37797618 -
Eur J Pharm Biopharm
The elucidation of key factors for oral absorption enhancement of nanocrystal formulations: In vitro-in vivo correlation of nanocrystals. [Abstract]2020 Jan;146:84-92. PMID: 31816392
Solvent & Solubility
DMSO : 20 mg/mL (52.01 mM; Need ultrasonic; Hygroscopic DMSO has a significant impact on the solubility of product, please use newly opened DMSO)
Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 2 years; -20°C, 1 year. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 2 years. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 year.
Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 2 years; -20°C, 1 year. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 2 years. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 year.
Concentration (start) × Volume (start) = Concentration (final) × Volume (final)
Select the appropriate dissolution method based on your experimental animal and administration route.
- For the following dissolution methods, please ensure to first prepare a clear stock solution using an In Vitro approach and then sequentially add co-solvents:
- To ensure reliable experimental results, the clarified stock solution can be appropriately stored based on storage conditions. As for the working solution for In Vivo experiments, it is recommended to prepare freshly and use it on the same day.
- The percentages shown for the solvents indicate their volumetric ratio in the final prepared solution. If precipitation or phase separation occurs during preparation, heat and/or sonication can be used to aid dissolution.
Add each solvent one by one: 10% DMSO 40% PEG300 5% Tween-80 45% Saline
Solubility: ≥ 2 mg/mL (5.20 mM); Clear solution
This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 2 mg/mL (saturation unknown).
Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (20.0 mg/mL) to 400 μL PEG300, and mix evenly; then add 50 μL Tween-80 and mix evenly; then add 450 μL Saline to adjust the volume to 1 mL.
Preparation of Saline: Dissolve 0.9 g sodium chloride in ddH₂O and dilute to 100 mL to obtain a clear Saline solution.
Add each solvent one by one: 10% DMSO 90% (20% SBE-β-CD in Saline)
Solubility: ≥ 2 mg/mL (5.20 mM); Clear solution
This protocol yields a clear solution of ≥ 2 mg/mL (saturation unknown).
Taking 1 mL working solution as an example, add 100 μL DMSO stock solution (20.0 mg/mL) to 900 μL 20% SBE-β-CD in Saline, and mix evenly.
Preparation of 20% SBE-β-CD in Saline (4°C, storage for one week): 2 g SBE-β-CD powder is dissolved in 10 mL Saline, completely dissolve until clear.
Please enter the basic information of animal experiments:
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Recommended: Prepare an additional quantity of animals to account for potential losses during experiments.
Please enter your animal formula composition:
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%DMSO +
Recommended: Keep the proportion of DMSO in working solution below 2% if your animal is weak.
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+%Tween-80 + +
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%Saline +
The co-solvents required include: DMSO, . All of co-solvents are available by MedChemExpress (MCE). , Tween 80. All of co-solvents are available by MedChemExpress (MCE).
Working solution concentration: 0.22 mg/mL
Method for preparing stock solution: mg drug dissolved in μL DMSO. Stock solution concentration: mg/mL.
1. Take μL DMSO stock solution;
2. Add μL .
μL , mix evenly;
3. Then add μL Tween 80, mix evenly;
4. Then add μL
Please ensure that the stock solution in the first step is dissolved to a clear state, and add co-solvents in sequence. You can use ultrasonic heating (ultrasonic cleaner, recommended frequency 20-40 kHz), vortexing, etc. to assist dissolution.
Purity & Documentation
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Data Sheet (279 KB)
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References
[1]. S A Beck, et al. Effect of megestrol acetate on weight loss induced by tumour necrosis factor alpha and a cachexia-inducing tumour (MAC16) in NMRI mice. Br J Cancer. 1990 Sep;62(3):420-4. [Content Brief]
[2]. L Panasci, et al. Sensitization to doxorubicin resistance in breast cancer cell lines by tamoxifen and megestrol acetate. Biochem Pharmacol. 1996 Oct 11;52(7):1097-102. [Content Brief]
[3]. J Geller, et al. Acute therapy with megestrol acetate decreases nuclear and cytosol androgen receptors in human BPH tissue. Prostate. 1982;3(1):11-5. [Content Brief]
[4]. J H von Roenn, et al. Megestrol acetate for treatment of cachexia associated with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. Ann Intern Med. 1988 Nov 15;109(10):840-1. [Content Brief]
[5]. Vincenzo Musolino, et al. Megestrol acetate improves cardiac function in a model of cancer cachexia-induced cardiomyopathy by autophagic modulation. J Cachexia Sarcopenia Muscle. 2016 Dec;7(5):555-566. [Content Brief]
Complete Stock Solution Preparation Table
Please refer to the solubility information to select the appropriate solvent. Once prepared, please aliquot and store the solution to prevent product inactivation from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Storage method and period of stock solution: -80°C, 2 years; -20°C, 1 year. When stored at -80°C, please use it within 2 years. When stored at -20°C, please use it within 1 year.
| Optional Solvent | Concentration Solvent Mass | 1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg | 25 mg |
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| DMSO | 1 mM | 2.6007 mL | 13.0036 mL | 26.0071 mL | 65.0178 mL |
| 5 mM | 0.5201 mL | 2.6007 mL | 5.2014 mL | 13.0036 mL | |
| 10 mM | 0.2601 mL | 1.3004 mL | 2.6007 mL | 6.5018 mL | |
| 15 mM | 0.1734 mL | 0.8669 mL | 1.7338 mL | 4.3345 mL | |
| 20 mM | 0.1300 mL | 0.6502 mL | 1.3004 mL | 3.2509 mL | |
| 25 mM | 0.1040 mL | 0.5201 mL | 1.0403 mL | 2.6007 mL | |
| 30 mM | 0.0867 mL | 0.4335 mL | 0.8669 mL | 2.1673 mL | |
| 40 mM | 0.0650 mL | 0.3251 mL | 0.6502 mL | 1.6254 mL | |
| 50 mM | 0.0520 mL | 0.2601 mL | 0.5201 mL | 1.3004 mL |
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