Ecdysterone CAS:5289-74-7 Manufacturer Supplier

Ecdysterone is an ecdysteroid that is ecdysone substituted by a hydroxy group at position 20. It has a role as a plant metabolite and an animal metabolite. It is a 20-hydroxy steroid, an ecdysteroid, a 14alpha-hydroxy steroid, a 3beta-sterol, a 2beta-hydroxy steroid, a 22-hydroxy steroid, a 25-hydroxy steroid and a phytoecdysteroid. It is functionally related to an ecdysone.

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Ecdysterone is an ecdysteroid hormone that plays a key role in insect development, cell proliferaton, growth and apoptosis by controlling gene expression involved in molting and metamorphosis. It acts through a heterodimeric receptor comprising the ecdysone receptor and the ultraspiracle proteins (USP).Ecdysone acts on the human body to promote protein synthesis, eliminate cholesterol in the body, lower blood lipids, inhibit blood sugar rise, and other physiological activities. It is commonly used in rheumatoid arthritis.Ecdysterone has the effects of promoting collagen synthesis, anti arrhythmia, and anti fatigue.