CAS: 56786-63-1 5α-hydroxy Laxogenin

CAS: 56786-63-1 5α-hydroxy Laxogenin
CBNumber: CB92657041
Chemical Name: 5α-hydroxy Laxogenin
Molecular Formula: C27H42O5
Formula Weight: 446.62
CAS No.: 56786-63-1
5-alpha hydroxy laxogenin is a plant-derived polyhydroxylated derivative of 5a-cholestane, similar to anabolic steroids in mammals or insect ecdysteroids. 5-alpha-hydroxy-laxogenin is derived from a synthetic version of laxogenin. Laxogenin itself belongs to a family of compounds that are more commonly referred to as brassinosteroids. Furthermore, laxogenin has been found in plants and drives growth throughout the plant itself.
In a study conducted by Esposito et. Al, rodents were given a similar compound, 28-Homobrassinolide (HB) to see what effects it would have on lean body mass. Rodents were given either 20 mg or 60 mg of HB over a 24 day period. The study concluded that the 20 mg group had a 7% increase in lean muscle and a 3.9% reduction in body fat while the 60 mg group had a 14.2% increase in lean muscle and a 4.9% reduction in body fat. These results were found through the use of a DEXA scan
Additionally, HB use was also associated with an increase in strength without additional training, as the rats exhibited a 6.7 percent increase in grip strength of the lower extremities.
Brassinosteroids are considered a phytohormone that plays a role in plant growth and development. Additionally, brassinosteroids are incredibly similar to various animal hormones in the way that they affect various aspects of growth and synthesization such as cell elongation, cell division, immunity, and reproduction