NCIt definition : A derivative of the synthetic progestin norethindrone with antiprogesterone activity.
Mifepristone competitively binds to the progesterone receptor, resulting in inhibition
of the effects of endogenous or exogenous progesterone. This agent also exhibits antiglucocorticoid
and weak antiandrogenic activities.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A drug used to end early pregnancies. It is also being studied in the treatment
of some types of cancer and other conditions. Mifepristone blocks the action of progesterone,
a hormone that helps some cancers grow. It is a type of antiprogesterone.;
UNII : 320T6RNW1F;
InChIKey : VKHAHZOOUSRJNA-GCNJZUOMSA-N;
CAS number : 84371-65-3;
Drug name : Mifeprex; Mifegyne; Korlym;
Molecule name : RU 486; RU-38486; RU-486;
Chemical formula : C29H35NO2;
NSC code : 652104;
ChEBI ID : CHEBI:50692;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000535560; CDR0000045326; CDR0000535559; NSC0652104;