Synonyms: (17beta)-10,17-Dihydroxy-estra-1,4-dien-3-one; 10beta,17beta-Dihydroxyestra-1,4-dien-3-one; 3,16-Dihydroxyandrost-5-ene-17,19-dione
Molecular Formula: C18H24O3
Molecular Weight: 288.38
Linear Structural Formula: C18H24O3
Purity: >=98% (HPLC)
Storage: 2-8C
Application: DHED has been used to induce an increase of estrogen levels in 3K transgenic mice with Parkinson's disease (PD)-like motor syndrome.
Biochem Physiol Actions: DHED is a substrate for nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NADPH)-dependent dehydrogenase/reductase. Its expression in the brain is correlated to neuroprotection functionality.