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pregnenolone carbonitrile (medicine)


pregnenolone carbonitrile
<chemical> (3 beta,16 alpha)-3-hydroxy-20-oxopregn-5-ene-16-carbonitrile. A catatoxic steroid and microsomal enzyme inducer having significant effects on the induction of cytochrome p450. It has also demonstrated the potential for protective capability against acetaminophen-induced liver damage.

Chemical name: Pregn-5-ene-16-carbonitrile, 3-hydroxy-20-oxo-, (3beta,16alpha)-