Desogestrel

Identification

Summary

Desogestrel is a synthetic progestin used in contraception, often in combination with ethinyl estradiol.

Brand Names
Apri 28 Day, Azurette 28 Day, Bekyree 28 Day, Caziant 28 Day, Cesia 28 Day, Cyred 28 Day, Emoquette, Enskyce 28 Day, Freya, Isibloom 28 Day, Juleber 28 Day, Kalliga, Kariva 28 Day, Linessa, Marvelon, Mircette 28 Day, Pimtrea Pack, Reclipsen, Simliya, Velivet 28 Day, Viorele 28 Day, Volnea 28 Day
Generic Name
Desogestrel
DrugBank Accession Number
DB00304
Background

Desogestrel, a prodrug, is a third generation progestogen1 and hence, a member of the gonane family which was largely used in Europe before being approved in the US and Canada.4 It was firstly generated from a study that showed that 11-beta and 11-alkylidene substituent in nortestosterone can enhance the biological activity.10 Desogestrel is now produced semi-synthetically from naturally occurred plant steroids.14 In the US, desogestrel is found only in combination with ethinyl estradiol.5 The first approved drug containing desogestrel was developed by Organon USA Inc in 1972 and FDA approved in 1992.11

Type
Small Molecule
Groups
Approved
Structure
Weight
Average: 310.473
Monoisotopic: 310.229665582
Chemical Formula
C22H30O
Synonyms
  • 13-Ethyl-11-methylene-18,19-dinor-17α-pregn-4-en-20-yn-17-ol
  • Desogestrel
  • Désogestrel
  • Desogestrelum
External IDs
  • ORG 2969
  • ORG-2969

Pharmacology

Indication

Oral desogestrel is used in combination with ethinylestradiol as a contraceptive agent for the prevention of pregnancy.Label

Desogestrel is part of the combined oral contraceptives that contain a mix of estrogen and progestin which inhibit ovulation.12

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Pharmacodynamics

The effects of desogestrel are divided on reproductive including modification of luteinizing hormone and follicle stimulating hormone, declines on the onset of menstruation, and increases the viscosity of the vaginal fluid; and on metabolic that includes increase insulin secretion and resistance, increased lipase activity, and increased fat deposition.9 The effect of desogestrel on the lipids has been studied extensively and the results are contradictory.

Desogestrel main therapeutic effect due to its mechanism of action is known to be related to the inhibition of the ovulation in 97% of the cycles. This effect was proven in clinical trials in non-breastfeeding women from which the Pearl failure rate was reported to be of 0.17 per 100 women-years. This result indicated that desogestrel is more efficient when compared to other progestogen-only pills.6 All the therapeutic effect is produced by a transformation of the endometrium followed by an inhibition of the ovulation due to the suppression of other hormones.10

Desogestrel has been widely confirmed to be related to an increase in the risk of venous thromboembolism due to the driven increased in blood coagulation factors, leading to a pronounced prothrombotic state.1 However, the effects of desogestrel are known to not impact significantly the level of total cholesterol remaining in the range of change of 10% which allows it to be a molecule that presents a favorable lipid profile.4

Mechanism of action

Desogestrel enters the cell passively and acts by binding selectively to the progesterone receptor and generating low androgenic activity.8 Its binding produces an effect like a transcription factor and thus, it produces modifications in the mRNA synthesis.9

The active metabolite of desogestrel, etonogestrel, presents a combination of high progestational activity with minimal intrinsic androgenicity.Label

TargetActionsOrganism
AProgesterone receptor
agonist
Humans
AEstrogen receptor alpha
agonist
Humans
Absorption

After oral administration, desogestrel is rapidly absorbed and it reaches a peak concentration of 2 ng/ml after 1.5 hours. The bioavailability of desogestrel is reported to be in the range of 60-80% and the reported AUC is of 3000 ng.h/ml.14 Almost all the administered dose is modified to the active metabolite, etonogestrel.7

Volume of distribution

The apparent volume of distribution of desogestrel is of 1.5 L/kg.14

Protein binding

The main metabolite of desogestrel is mainly found bound to albumin and sex-hormone binding globulin. Around 96-98% of the administered dose of desogestrel is found bound to plasma proteins from which 40-70% is found bound to sex-hormone binding globulin.14

Metabolism

Desogestrel is rapidly metabolized in the intestinal mucosa and by first-pass hepatic metabolism8 to form the major metabolite of desogestrel is etonogestrel which is the biologically active metabolite.2,3 This modification is described by the hydroxylation in C3 of the desogestrel molecule.7 Later, etonogestrel is metabolized following the normal pathways of steroid metabolism. On the other hand, due to the 11-methylene side chain, desogestrel cannot be metabolized to other progestins.14

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Route of elimination

The elimination of desogestrel is found to be mainly renal corresponding to about 6 times the dose eliminated in the bile.14 The elimination of desogestrel is only done as the metabolites and not as the unchanged drug and about 85% of the administered dose can be excreted as metabolites after 6-8 days.10

Half-life

The terminal half-life of desogestrel is determined to be of 30 hours.14

Clearance

The metabolic clearance rate of desogestrel is reported to be of about 2 ml/min/kg.14

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Toxicity

Administration of large quantities of desogestrel has been shown to produce strong hormonal effects but to lack chronic toxicity. The reported LD50 in rats after oral administration of desogestrel is higher than 2000 mg/kg.10 Overdose hasn't reported serious effects but only symptoms of nausea and withdrawal of bleeding.Label

Most reports haven't linked the administration of desogestrel with the increased risk of breast cancer. The increased risk has been reported to be related to the duration of use. However, several reports indicate a desogestrel-driven increased risk in cervical intra-epithelial neoplasia but the results are still not conclusive.Label

Pathways
Not Available
Pharmacogenomic Effects/ADRs
Not Available

Interactions

Drug Interactions
This information should not be interpreted without the help of a healthcare provider. If you believe you are experiencing an interaction, contact a healthcare provider immediately. The absence of an interaction does not necessarily mean no interactions exist.
DrugInteraction
AbacavirThe metabolism of Abacavir can be increased when combined with Desogestrel.
AbametapirThe serum concentration of Desogestrel can be increased when it is combined with Abametapir.
AbataceptThe metabolism of Desogestrel can be increased when combined with Abatacept.
AbciximabThe risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Desogestrel is combined with Abciximab.
AbrocitinibThe metabolism of Abrocitinib can be decreased when combined with Desogestrel.
Food Interactions
No interactions found.

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Product Images
International/Other Brands
Cerazette (Organon) / Marvelon (Adcock Ingram Pharmaceuticals)
Mixture Products
NameIngredientsDosageRouteLabellerMarketing StartMarketing EndRegionImage
ApriDesogestrel (0.15 mg/1) + Ethinylestradiol (0.03 mg/1)KitOralPhysicians Total Care, Inc.2003-03-10Not applicableUS flag
Apri 21Desogestrel (0.15 mg) + Ethinylestradiol (0.03 mg)TabletOralTEVA Canada Limited2008-09-29Not applicableCanada flag
Apri 28Desogestrel (0.15 mg) + Ethinylestradiol (0.03 mg)TabletOralTEVA Canada Limited2008-09-29Not applicableCanada flag
Apri 28 DayDesogestrel (0.15 mg/1) + Ethinylestradiol (0.03 mg/1)KitOralTeva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.1999-10-22Not applicableUS flag
Apri 28 DayDesogestrel (0.15 mg/1) + Ethinylestradiol (0.03 mg/1)KitOralA-S Medication Solutions1999-10-22Not applicableUS flag
Unapproved/Other Products
NameIngredientsDosageRouteLabellerMarketing StartMarketing EndRegionImage
MercilonDesogestrel (0.15 mg/1) + Ethinylestradiol (0.02 mg/1)TabletOralOASIS TRADING2018-11-22Not applicableUS flag

Categories

ATC Codes
G03AC09 — DesogestrelG03FB10 — Desogestrel and estrogenG03AB05 — Desogestrel and ethinylestradiolG03AA09 — Desogestrel and ethinylestradiol
Drug Categories
Chemical TaxonomyProvided by Classyfire
Description
This compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as estrane steroids. These are steroids with a structure based on the estrane skeleton.
Kingdom
Organic compounds
Super Class
Lipids and lipid-like molecules
Class
Steroids and steroid derivatives
Sub Class
Estrane steroids
Direct Parent
Estrane steroids
Alternative Parents
17-hydroxysteroids / Delta-4-steroids / Ynones / Tertiary alcohols / Cyclic alcohols and derivatives / Acetylides / Hydrocarbon derivatives
Substituents
17-hydroxysteroid / Acetylide / Alcohol / Aliphatic homopolycyclic compound / Cyclic alcohol / Delta-4-steroid / Estrane-skeleton / Hydrocarbon derivative / Hydroxysteroid / Organic oxygen compound
Molecular Framework
Aliphatic homopolycyclic compounds
External Descriptors
terminal acetylenic compound, 17beta-hydroxy steroid (CHEBI:4453) / C21 steroids (gluco/mineralocorticoids, progestogens) and derivatives (C07629) / C21 steroids (gluco/mineralocorticoids, progestogins) and derivatives (LMST02030104)
Affected organisms
  • Humans and other mammals

Chemical Identifiers

UNII
81K9V7M3A3
CAS number
54024-22-5
InChI Key
RPLCPCMSCLEKRS-BPIQYHPVSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C22H30O/c1-4-21-14-15(3)20-17-9-7-6-8-16(17)10-11-18(20)19(21)12-13-22(21,23)5-2/h2,8,17-20,23H,3-4,6-7,9-14H2,1H3/t17-,18-,19-,20+,21-,22-/m0/s1
IUPAC Name
(1R,3aS,3bS,9aR,9bS,11aS)-11a-ethyl-1-ethynyl-10-methylidene-1H,2H,3H,3aH,3bH,4H,5H,7H,8H,9H,9aH,9bH,10H,11H,11aH-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-1-ol
SMILES
[H][C@@]12CC[C@@](O)(C#C)[C@@]1(CC)CC(=C)[C@]1([H])[C@@]3([H])CCCC=C3CC[C@@]21[H]

References

Synthesis Reference
US20130123523
General References
  1. Park MJ, Jeon GH: Pulmonary embolism in a healthy woman using the oral contraceptives containing desogestrel. Obstet Gynecol Sci. 2017 Mar;60(2):232-235. doi: 10.5468/ogs.2017.60.2.232. Epub 2017 Mar 16. [Article]
  2. Schrager S, Paddock E, Dalby J, Knudsen L: Contraception in Wisconsin: a review. WMJ. 2010 Dec;109(6):326-31. [Article]
  3. Shimoni N, Westhoff C: Review of the vaginal contraceptive ring (NuvaRing). J Fam Plann Reprod Health Care. 2008 Oct;34(4):247-50. doi: 10.1783/147118908786000370. [Article]
  4. Laurendeau L: [Desogestrel contraceptives: the perfect pill for lipids?]. Can Fam Physician. 1996 Jan;42:62-71. [Article]
  5. Authors unspecified: Desogestrel . [Article]
  6. Guillebaud J: CEU New Product Review of the desogestrel-only pill. J Fam Plann Reprod Health Care. 2004 Jan;30(1):64; author reply 64-5. [Article]
  7. McClamrock HD, Adashi EY: Pharmacokinetics of desogestrel. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 1993 Mar;168(3 Pt 2):1021-8. [Article]
  8. Lemke T., Williams D., Roche V. and Zito W. (2008). Foye's Principles of Medicinal Chemistry (6th) (6th ed.). Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. [ISBN:978-0-7817-6879-5]
  9. Bardal S, Waechter J, Martin D. (2011). Applied Pharmacology. Elsevier Health Sciences. [ISBN:978-1-4377-0310-8]
  10. Runnebaum B., Rabe K. and Kiesel L. (1988). Female contraception. Springer-Verlag. [ISBN:978-3-642-73792-3]
  11. FDA approvals [Link]
  12. NIH [Link]
  13. FDA Approved Drug Products: DESOGEN Tablets (desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets USP) [Link]
  14. MADELINE (desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol) Australian monograph [File]
Human Metabolome Database
HMDB0014449
KEGG Drug
D02367
KEGG Compound
C07629
PubChem Compound
40973
PubChem Substance
46505739
ChemSpider
37400
BindingDB
50423510
RxNav
22656
ChEBI
4453
ChEMBL
CHEMBL1533
ZINC
ZINC000004097416
Therapeutic Targets Database
DAP001209
PharmGKB
PA449238
RxList
RxList Drug Page
Wikipedia
Desogestrel
FDA label
Download (653 KB)
MSDS
Download (99.3 KB)

Clinical Trials

Clinical Trials
PhaseStatusPurposeConditionsCount
4Active Not RecruitingBasic ScienceOther Disorders of Bone Development and Growth1
4CompletedBasic ScienceBone; Disorder, Development and Growth1
4CompletedBasic ScienceContraception1
4CompletedTreatmentAcne Vulgaris1
4CompletedTreatmentInfertility1

Pharmacoeconomics

Manufacturers
Not Available
Packagers
  • Organon Pharmaceuticals
Dosage Forms
FormRouteStrength
Tablet, film coatedOral
TabletOral0.075 mg
Tablet, coatedOral75 mcg
Tablet, film coatedOral
Tablet, film coatedOral75 mcg
Tablet, coatedOral0.075 mg
KitOral
Tablet, film coatedOral0.075 mg
Tablet, film coatedOral75 MICROGRAMMI
TabletOral
Kit; tabletOral
TabletOral0.150 mg
TabletOral
TabletOral75 MICROGRAMMI
Kit; tablet, film coatedOral
Tablet, coatedOral
Tablet, delayed releaseOral0.075 mg
Prices
Unit descriptionCostUnit
Mircette 28 0.15-0.02/0.01 mg (21/5) tablet Disp Pack79.99USD disp
Kariva 28 0.15-0.02/0.01 mg (21/5) tablet Disp Pack62.38USD disp
Cyclessa 28 tablet Disp Pack56.39USD disp
Desogen 28 day tablet1.86USD tablet
Cyclessa 28 day tablet1.82USD tablet
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Patents
Not Available

Properties

State
Solid
Experimental Properties
PropertyValueSource
melting point (°C)109-110ºCVan den Broek, A.J.; US. Patent 3,927,046; December 16, 1975; assigned to Akzona, Inc.
boiling point (°C)428ºCChemicalBook
water solubility<1 mg/mlMADELINE (desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol) Australian monograph
logP5.65'MSDS'
pKa13.04ChemicalBook
Predicted Properties
PropertyValueSource
Water Solubility0.00301 mg/mLALOGPS
logP4.3ALOGPS
logP4.42Chemaxon
logS-5ALOGPS
pKa (Strongest Acidic)17.99Chemaxon
pKa (Strongest Basic)-1.5Chemaxon
Physiological Charge0Chemaxon
Hydrogen Acceptor Count1Chemaxon
Hydrogen Donor Count1Chemaxon
Polar Surface Area20.23 Å2Chemaxon
Rotatable Bond Count1Chemaxon
Refractivity95.73 m3·mol-1Chemaxon
Polarizability37.51 Å3Chemaxon
Number of Rings4Chemaxon
Bioavailability1Chemaxon
Rule of FiveYesChemaxon
Ghose FilterYesChemaxon
Veber's RuleYesChemaxon
MDDR-like RuleNoChemaxon
Predicted ADMET Features
PropertyValueProbability
Human Intestinal Absorption+0.9941
Blood Brain Barrier+0.9619
Caco-2 permeable+0.774
P-glycoprotein substrateSubstrate0.6665
P-glycoprotein inhibitor IInhibitor0.6013
P-glycoprotein inhibitor IINon-inhibitor0.8924
Renal organic cation transporterNon-inhibitor0.7478
CYP450 2C9 substrateNon-substrate0.8183
CYP450 2D6 substrateNon-substrate0.9115
CYP450 3A4 substrateSubstrate0.6794
CYP450 1A2 substrateNon-inhibitor0.8353
CYP450 2C9 inhibitorNon-inhibitor0.7484
CYP450 2D6 inhibitorNon-inhibitor0.9132
CYP450 2C19 inhibitorInhibitor0.8537
CYP450 3A4 inhibitorNon-inhibitor0.764
CYP450 inhibitory promiscuityHigh CYP Inhibitory Promiscuity0.6204
Ames testNon AMES toxic0.923
CarcinogenicityNon-carcinogens0.9213
BiodegradationNot ready biodegradable0.9935
Rat acute toxicity2.3315 LD50, mol/kg Not applicable
hERG inhibition (predictor I)Weak inhibitor0.7135
hERG inhibition (predictor II)Non-inhibitor0.7626
ADMET data is predicted using admetSAR, a free tool for evaluating chemical ADMET properties. (23092397)

Spectra

Mass Spec (NIST)
Not Available
Spectra
SpectrumSpectrum TypeSplash Key
Predicted GC-MS Spectrum - GC-MSPredicted GC-MSsplash10-001i-1290000000-9475ca0bf2f8bacf92e6
Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Positive (Annotated)Predicted LC-MS/MSsplash10-03di-0009000000-85108c702465b710e075
Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Positive (Annotated)Predicted LC-MS/MSsplash10-02ai-0941000000-c4de8213792527f8b670
Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 10V, Negative (Annotated)Predicted LC-MS/MSsplash10-0a4i-0009000000-a1d2f1f27f8a78b9a374
Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 20V, Negative (Annotated)Predicted LC-MS/MSsplash10-0a4i-0009000000-9369861e57e637307f00
Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Positive (Annotated)Predicted LC-MS/MSsplash10-02wi-0910000000-0b91286be4d24f2d31d3
Predicted MS/MS Spectrum - 40V, Negative (Annotated)Predicted LC-MS/MSsplash10-0a4i-0092000000-ff5261989d03d4d8666a
Predicted 1H NMR Spectrum1D NMRNot Applicable
Predicted 13C NMR Spectrum1D NMRNot Applicable
Chromatographic Properties
Collision Cross Sections (CCS)
AdductCCS Value (Å2)Source typeSource
[M-H]-185.3705892
predicted
DarkChem Lite v0.1.0
[M-H]-185.9818892
predicted
DarkChem Lite v0.1.0
[M-H]-178.29167
predicted
DeepCCS 1.0 (2019)
[M+H]+185.4676892
predicted
DarkChem Lite v0.1.0
[M+H]+186.0440892
predicted
DarkChem Lite v0.1.0
[M+H]+180.40553
predicted
DeepCCS 1.0 (2019)
[M+Na]+184.9555892
predicted
DarkChem Lite v0.1.0
[M+Na]+185.9029892
predicted
DarkChem Lite v0.1.0
[M+Na]+187.65337
predicted
DeepCCS 1.0 (2019)

Targets

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Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Yes
Actions
Agonist
General Function
Zinc ion binding
Specific Function
The steroid hormones and their receptors are involved in the regulation of eukaryotic gene expression and affect cellular proliferation and differentiation in target tissues. Progesterone receptor ...
Gene Name
PGR
Uniprot ID
P06401
Uniprot Name
Progesterone receptor
Molecular Weight
98979.96 Da
References
  1. Bergink EW, van Meel F, Turpijn EW, van der Vies J: Binding of progestagens to receptor proteins in MCF-7 cells. J Steroid Biochem. 1983 Nov;19(5):1563-70. [Article]
  2. Fuhrmann U, Slater EP, Fritzemeier KH: Characterization of the novel progestin gestodene by receptor binding studies and transactivation assays. Contraception. 1995 Jan;51(1):45-52. [Article]
  3. Kloosterboer HJ, Vonk-Noordegraaf CA, Turpijn EW: Selectivity in progesterone and androgen receptor binding of progestagens used in oral contraceptives. Contraception. 1988 Sep;38(3):325-32. [Article]
  4. Macpherson AM, Archer DF, Leslie S, Charnock-Jones DS, Makkink WK, Smith SK: The effect of etonogestrel on VEGF, oestrogen and progesterone receptor immunoreactivity and endothelial cell number in human endometrium. Hum Reprod. 1999 Dec;14(12):3080-7. [Article]
  5. Charnock-Jones DS, Macpherson AM, Archer DF, Leslie S, Makkink WK, Sharkey AM, Smith SK: The effect of progestins on vascular endothelial growth factor, oestrogen receptor and progesterone receptor immunoreactivity and endothelial cell density in human endometrium. Hum Reprod. 2000 Aug;15 Suppl 3:85-95. [Article]
  6. Chen X, Ji ZL, Chen YZ: TTD: Therapeutic Target Database. Nucleic Acids Res. 2002 Jan 1;30(1):412-5. [Article]
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
Yes
Actions
Agonist
General Function
Zinc ion binding
Specific Function
Nuclear hormone receptor. The steroid hormones and their receptors are involved in the regulation of eukaryotic gene expression and affect cellular proliferation and differentiation in target tissu...
Gene Name
ESR1
Uniprot ID
P03372
Uniprot Name
Estrogen receptor
Molecular Weight
66215.45 Da
References
  1. Fuhrmann U, Slater EP, Fritzemeier KH: Characterization of the novel progestin gestodene by receptor binding studies and transactivation assays. Contraception. 1995 Jan;51(1):45-52. [Article]
  2. Rabe T, Bohlmann MK, Rehberger-Schneider S, Prifti S: Induction of estrogen receptor-alpha and -beta activities by synthetic progestins. Gynecol Endocrinol. 2000 Apr;14(2):118-26. [Article]
  3. Juchem M, Pollow K: Binding of oral contraceptive progestogens to serum proteins and cytoplasmic receptor. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 1990 Dec;163(6 Pt 2):2171-83. doi: 10.1016/0002-9378(90)90559-p. [Article]

Enzymes

Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
No
Actions
Substrate
General Function
Vitamin d3 25-hydroxylase activity
Specific Function
Cytochromes P450 are a group of heme-thiolate monooxygenases. In liver microsomes, this enzyme is involved in an NADPH-dependent electron transport pathway. It performs a variety of oxidation react...
Gene Name
CYP3A4
Uniprot ID
P08684
Uniprot Name
Cytochrome P450 3A4
Molecular Weight
57342.67 Da
References
  1. Korhonen T, Tolonen A, Uusitalo J, Lundgren S, Jalonen J, Laine K: The role of CYP2C and CYP3A in the disposition of 3-keto-desogestrel after administration of desogestrel. Br J Clin Pharmacol. 2005 Jul;60(1):69-75. [Article]
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
No
Actions
Substrate
General Function
Steroid hydroxylase activity
Specific Function
Cytochromes P450 are a group of heme-thiolate monooxygenases. In liver microsomes, this enzyme is involved in an NADPH-dependent electron transport pathway. It oxidizes a variety of structurally un...
Gene Name
CYP2C9
Uniprot ID
P11712
Uniprot Name
Cytochrome P450 2C9
Molecular Weight
55627.365 Da
References
  1. Lemke T., Williams D., Roche V. and Zito W. (2008). Foye's Principles of Medicinal Chemistry (6th) (6th ed.). Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. [ISBN:978-0-7817-6879-5]
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
No
Actions
Inducer
General Function
Steroid binding
Specific Function
UDPGT is of major importance in the conjugation and subsequent elimination of potentially toxic xenobiotics and endogenous compounds. This isoform glucuronidates bilirubin IX-alpha to form both the...
Gene Name
UGT1A1
Uniprot ID
P22309
Uniprot Name
UDP-glucuronosyltransferase 1-1
Molecular Weight
59590.91 Da

Carriers

Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
No
Actions
Binder
General Function
Toxic substance binding
Specific Function
Serum albumin, the main protein of plasma, has a good binding capacity for water, Ca(2+), Na(+), K(+), fatty acids, hormones, bilirubin and drugs. Its main function is the regulation of the colloid...
Gene Name
ALB
Uniprot ID
P02768
Uniprot Name
Serum albumin
Molecular Weight
69365.94 Da
References
  1. MADELINE (desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol) Australian monograph [File]
Kind
Protein
Organism
Humans
Pharmacological action
No
Actions
Binder
General Function
Androgen binding
Specific Function
Functions as an androgen transport protein, but may also be involved in receptor mediated processes. Each dimer binds one molecule of steroid. Specific for 5-alpha-dihydrotestosterone, testosterone...
Gene Name
SHBG
Uniprot ID
P04278
Uniprot Name
Sex hormone-binding globulin
Molecular Weight
43778.755 Da
References
  1. MADELINE (desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol) Australian monograph [File]

Drug created at June 13, 2005 13:24 / Updated at March 03, 2024 02:23