Contragestion and other clinical applications of RU 486, an antiprogesterone at the receptor
EE Baulieu - Science, 1989 - science.org
EE Baulieu
Science, 1989•science.orgRU 486, a steroid with high affinity for the progesterone receptor, is the first available active
antiprogesterone. It has been used successfully as a medical alternative for early pregnancy
interruption, and it also has other potential applications in medicine and for biochemical and
pathophysiological endocrine research.
antiprogesterone. It has been used successfully as a medical alternative for early pregnancy
interruption, and it also has other potential applications in medicine and for biochemical and
pathophysiological endocrine research.
RU 486, a steroid with high affinity for the progesterone receptor, is the first available active antiprogesterone. It has been used successfully as a medical alternative for early pregnancy interruption, and it also has other potential applications in medicine and for biochemical and pathophysiological endocrine research.
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