Oxprenoate potassium (developmental code name RU-28318) is a
synthetic steroidal
antimineralocorticoid
An antimineralocorticoid, also known as a mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist (MRA or MCRA) or aldosterone antagonist, is a diuretic drug which antagonizes the action of aldosterone at mineralocorticoid receptors. This group of drugs is ofte ...
which was never marketed.
The
affinities of oxprenoate potassium for the
steroid hormone receptor
Steroid hormone receptors are found in the nucleus, cytosol, and also on the plasma membrane of target cells. They are generally intracellular receptors (typically cytoplasmic or nuclear) and initiate signal transduction for steroid hormones which ...
s have been reported.
See also
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Oxprenoate
References
Antimineralocorticoids
Carboxylic acids
Ketones
Potassium compounds
Pregnanes
Spirolactones
Tertiary alcohols
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