Substance
ID:1355
Names and Identifiers
IUPAC Traditional name
calusterone
Brand Name
Methosarb
Synonyms
7-beta,17-alpha-Dimethyl testosteroneCalusterone17beta-Hydroxy-7beta,17alpha-dimethylandrost-4-ene-3-one7beta,17-DimethyltestosteroneCalusteronum [inn-latin]17-beta-Hydroxy-7-beta,17-alpha-dimethylandrost-4-ene-3-one7-beta,17-DimethyltestosteroneCLSCalusteronCalusterona [inn-spanish]17beta-Hydroxy-7beta,17-dimethylandrost-4-en-3-one7beta,17alpha-Dimethyltestosterone
IUPAC name
(1S,2R,9S,10R,11S,14S,15S)-14-hydroxy-2,9,14,15-tetramethyltetracyclo[8.7.0.0^{2,7}.0^{11,15}]heptadec-6-en-5-one
Properties
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Molecule Details
Drug Groups
illicit; experimental
Description
A 17-alkylated orally active androgenic steroid. A Schedule IV drug in Canada.
Indication
An anabolic steroid which can theoretically aid in restauration and buildup of certain tissues, especially muscle. It is similar to synthetic testosterone and is still in early investigation. It was also investigated for use as a treatment for metastatic breast cancer.
Pharmacology
Calusterone is a 17-alkylated orally active androgenic steroid. Calusterone may alter the metabolism of estradiol and reduce estrogen production. Calusterone has been investigated for possible antitumor properties.
Affected Organisms
Humans and other mammals
References
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Meli RJ, Ros PR: MR appearance of intra-abdominal metastatic melanoma. Magn Reson Imaging. 1992;10(4):705-8.
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Molecular Spectra
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References
• Meli RJ, Ros PR: MR appearance of intra-abdominal metastatic melanoma. Magn Reson Imaging. 1992;10(4):705-8. Pubmed