Description
Quinestrol is a synthetic estrogen homolog that exhibits anti-fertility and contraceptive activities. Quinestrol is an ER agonist and is also used in HRT. Quinestrol is displays clinical benefit in improving symptoms of postmenopausal syndrome. In males, quinestrol decreases the weight of the testis, epididymis, seminal vesicle, and prostate, decreases sperm count, and decreases levels of testosterone, lutropin, and follitropin. In females, quinestrol decreases levels of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH), increases levels of progesterone and estradiol, and alters estrogen receptor expression. Quinestrol increases oxidative stress by decreasing activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione peroxidase and increasing levels of NO and malondialdehyde. In other animal models, this compound inhibits investigative reproductive behavior.
References
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Liu Q, Qin J, Chen Q, et al. Fertility control of Rattus nitidus using quinestrol: effects on reproductive organs and social behavior. Integr Zool. 2013 Apr;8 Suppl 1:9-17. PMID: 23621467.
Lv X, Guo Y, Shi D. Effects of quinestrol on reproductive hormone expression, secretion, and receptor levels in female Mongolian gerbils (Meriones unguiculatus). Theriogenology. 2012 Apr 1;77(6):1223-31. PMID: 22284225.
Jaschevatzky OE, Anderman S, Shalit A, et al. The treatment of postmenopausal syndrome by monthly oral doses of quinestrol. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 1979;58(2):175-8. PMID: 452871.
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LKT Laboratories is a biochemical supply company focused on the synthesis, purification, and isolation of small molecules for research applications. Its range of products exhibit known biological activities that have found uses in a wide array of research fields, especially cancer and neuroscience. These products include protein kinase inhibitors, ion channel modulators, and activators. LKT serves the global research community by supplying the highest purity products for use in cell culture models, animal studies, or as reference materials or analytical standards.
