Biochemical

Quick Detail:
Product name: 2 - methoxy estradiol
CAS NO:. 362-07-2
Minor: C19H26O3
Content: 98%
Packing: 1 kg aluminum foil bag
usage: steroid raw materials
Description:
2-Methoxyestradiol is an endogenous estrogen metabolite with low affinity for the estrogen receptor but which disrupts microtubule function. 2-Methoxyestradiol is formed by CYP450-mediated hydroxylation followed by catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) methylation of estradiol. 2-Methoxyestradiol is a derivative of an oestrogenic steroidal hormone .
Applications:
2-Methoxyestradiol exhibits potent apoptotic activity against rapidly growing tumor cells. It also possesses antiangiogenic activity through a direct apoptotic effect on endothelial cells. Other molecular mechanisms, including microtubule stabilization by inhibition of the colchicine-binding site, have been reported. The exact mechanism of action of 2-methoxyestradiol is still unclear, but it has been shown to be effective in preventing tumor growth in a variety of cell lines. 2-Methoxyestradiol also possesses cardioprotective activity by inhibiting vascular smooth muscle cell growth in arteries. It has a lower binding affinity for estrogen receptor alpha compared with that of estradiol, and its affinity for estrogen receptor beta is even lower than that of estrogen receptor alpha, thus it has minimal estrogenic activity.