a maturation-inducing hormone; possible role in regulation of testosterone synthesis by rat & rabbit testis; see also record for (20R)-isomer: 1662-06-2; RN given refers to all (alpha)-isomer; structure
Also Known As:
(20S)-isomer of 17,20-dihydroxy-4-pregnen-3-one; 17 alpha,20 alpha-dihydroxyprogesterone; 17,20 beta-dihydroxy-4-pregnen-3-one; 17,20beta-P; 17,20beta-dihydroxy-4-pregnen-3-one; 17a,20a-DHP; 17alpha,20beta-DP; 4-pregnene-17 alpha,20 alpha-diol-3-one; maturation-inducing steroid; 17 alpha,20 alpha-dihydroxy-4-pregnen-3-one