Specificity
Each conjugate comprises antigen covalently bound to horseradish peroxide and is suitable as a tracer in immunoassay development.
Alternative Names
Megestrol acetate; Megace; Megace ES; 17a-acetoxy-6-dehydro-6-methylprogesterone; MGA; MA;
Format
The conjugate is supplied as a concentrate. Dilute as required and use working strength conjugate immediately after dilution
Storage
2 - 8°C for up to 3 months / -20°C for long term storage
Introduction
Megesterol: a synthetic progestational compound used to treat endometrial carcinoma and an appetite stimulant approved for the treatment of weight loss in people with AIDS. Megestrol acetate is a synthetic version of the female hormone PROGESTERONE. Most of the weight gain it leads to has been found to be fat rather than PROTEIN. Possible SIDE EFFECTS include HYPERGLYCEMIA, occasional impotence and decreased LIBIDO in men and uterine bleeding in women.
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Femia, RA; Goyette, RE; et al. The science of megestrol acetate delivery potential to improve outcomes in cachexia. BIODRUGS 19:179-187(2005).
Watkins, MLV; Benjamin, RL; et al. REFERENCE RANGE FOR SPECIFIC IgG ANTIBODIES TO ASPERGILLUS FUMIGATUS IN THE SOUTH AFRICAN ADULT POPULATION. CURRENT ALLERGY & CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY 25:212-214(2012).
COA
Certificate of Analysis
