Study of Pharmacology of 17-OHPC in Pregnancy

Summary

We are examining the pharmacology of 17-OHPC in pregnancy, specifically between the second and third trimesters.

Timeline

Start

2006-03

Primary completion

2008-04

Completion

2014-02

Publications

• Background Meis PJ, Klebanoff M, Thom E, Dombrowski MP, Sibai B, Moawad AH, Spong CY, Hauth JC, Miodovnik M, Varner MW, Leveno KJ, Caritis SN, Iams JD, Wapner RJ, Conway D, O'Sullivan MJ, Carpenter M, Mercer B, Ramin SM, Thorp JM, Peaceman AM, Gabbe S; National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Maternal-Fetal Medicine Units Network. Prevention of recurrent preterm delivery by 17 alpha-hydroxyprogesterone caproate. N Engl J Med. 2003 Jun 12;348(24):2379-85. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa035140.
• Background ACOG News Release: Progesterone recommended in certain high risk pregnancies to help prevent preterm birth. October 31, 2003
• Background Onsrud M, Paus E, Haug E, Kjorstad K. Intramuscular administration of hydroxyprogesterone caproate in patients with endometrial carcinoma. Pharmacokinetics and effects on adrenal function. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 1985;64(6):519-23. doi: 10.3109/00016348509156732.
• Background Kiesling H, Elmquist A: Acta Endocrinol 28:502, 1958
• Background GASSNER FX, MARTIN RP, SHIMODA W, ALGEO JW. Metaolism of radioactive steroid esters in the bovine male and female. Fertil Steril. 1960 Jan-Feb;11:49-73. doi: 10.1016/s0015-0282(16)33663-9. No abstract available.
• Background LANGECKER H, HARWART A, JUNKMANN K. [1-Phenyl-propanol as a choleretic]. Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Exp Pathol Pharmakol. 1955;225(4):303-8. No abstract available. German.
• Background WIENER M, LUPU CI, PLOTZ EJ. Metabolism of 17 alpha-hydroxyprogesterone-4-C14-17 alpha-caproate by homogenates of rat liver and human placenta. Acta Endocrinol (Copenh). 1961 Apr;36:511-9. No abstract available.
• Background Endocrinology & human gestation. IN: Reproductive Endocrinology, p458. Edited by EY Adashi, Lippincott-Raven Publishers, Philadelphia, PA 1996.
• Background Challis JRG, Matthews SG, Gibb W, Lye SJ. Endocrine and paracrine regulation of birth at term and preterm. Endocr Rev. 2000 Oct;21(5):514-50. doi: 10.1210/edrv.21.5.0407.
• Background Johnson JW, Lee PA, Zachary AS, Calhoun S, Migeon CJ. High-risk prematurity--progestin treatment and steroid studies. Obstet Gynecol. 1979 Oct;54(4):412-8.
• Background Keirse MJ. Progestogen administration in pregnancy may prevent preterm delivery. Br J Obstet Gynaecol. 1990 Feb;97(2):149-54. doi: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.1990.tb01740.x.
• Background da Fonseca EB, Bittar RE, Carvalho MH, Zugaib M. Prophylactic administration of progesterone by vaginal suppository to reduce the incidence of spontaneous preterm birth in women at increased risk: a randomized placebo-controlled double-blind study. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2003 Feb;188(2):419-24. doi: 10.1067/mob.2003.41.
• Background Csapo AI. The 'see-saw' theory of parturition. Ciba Found Symp. 1977;(47):159-210. No abstract available.
• Background Haluska GJ, Wells TR, Hirst JJ, Brenner RM, Sadowsky DW, Novy MJ. Progesterone receptor localization and isoforms in myometrium, decidua, and fetal membranes from rhesus macaques: evidence for functional progesterone withdrawal at parturition. J Soc Gynecol Investig. 2002 May-Jun;9(3):125-36.
• Background Lye S: Personal communication
• Background JUNKMANN K. [Estrogens with prolonged action]. Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Exp Pathol Pharmakol. 1953;220(5):358-64. No abstract available. Undetermined Language.
• Background KESSLER WB, BORMAN A. Some biological activities of certain progestogens. I. 17 alpha-Hydroxyprogesterone 17-n-caproate. Ann N Y Acad Sci. 1958 Jul 30;71(5):486-93. doi: 10.1111/j.1749-6632.1958.tb46779.x. No abstract available.
• Background JOHNSTONE EE, FRANKLIN RR. ASSAY OF PROGESTINS FOR FETAL VIRILIZING PROPERTIES USING THE MOUSE. Obstet Gynecol. 1964 Mar;23:359-62. No abstract available.
• Background SUCHOWSKY G, JUNKMANN K. [Research on the maintenance of pregnancy by 17 alpha-hydroxyprogesterone caproate in the castrated pregnant rabbit]. Acta Endocrinol (Copenh). 1958 Jun;28(2):129-31. No abstract available. German.
• Background Courtney KD, Valerio DA. Teratology in the Macaca mulatta. Teratology. 1968 May;1(2):163-72. doi: 10.1002/tera.1420010205. No abstract available.
• Background Carbone JP, Brent RL. Genital and nongenital teratogenesis of prenatal progestogen therapy: the effects of 17 alpha-hydroxyprogesterone caproate on embryonic and fetal development and endochondral ossification in the C57B1/6J mouse. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 1993 Nov;169(5):1292-8. doi: 10.1016/0002-9378(93)90296-u.
• Background Seegmiller RE, Nelson GW, Johnson CK. Evaluation of the teratogenic potential of delalutin (17 alpha-hydroxyprogesterone caproate) in mice. Teratology. 1983 Oct;28(2):201-8. doi: 10.1002/tera.1420280208.
• Background Varma TR, Morsman J. Evaluation of the use of Proluton-Depot (hydroxyprogesterone hexanoate) in early pregnancy. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 1982 Feb;20(1):13-7. doi: 10.1016/0020-7292(82)90039-x.
• Background Michaelis J, Michaelis H, Gluck E, Koller S. Prospective study of suspected associations between certain drugs administered during early pregnancy and congenital malformations. Teratology. 1983 Feb;27(1):57-64. doi: 10.1002/tera.1420270109.
• Background Resseguie LJ, Hick JF, Bruen JA, Noller KL, O'Fallon WM, Kurland LT. Congenital malformations among offspring exposed in utero to progestins, Olmsted County, Minnesota, 1936-1974. Fertil Steril. 1985 Apr;43(4):514-9. doi: 10.1016/s0015-0282(16)48490-6.
• Background Check JH, Rankin A, Teichman M. The risk of fetal anomalies as a result of progesterone therapy during pregnancy. Fertil Steril. 1986 Apr;45(4):575-7. doi: 10.1016/s0015-0282(16)49292-7.
• Background Katz Z, Lancet M, Skornik J, Chemke J, Mogilner BM, Klinberg M. Teratogenicity of progestogens given during the first trimester of pregnancy. Obstet Gynecol. 1985 Jun;65(6):775-80.
• Background Kester PA. Effects of prenatally administered 17 alpha-hydroxyprogesterone caproate on adolescent males. Arch Sex Behav. 1984 Oct;13(5):441-55. doi: 10.1007/BF01541429.
• Background Schardein JL. Congenital abnormalities and hormones during pregnancy: a clinical review. Teratology. 1980 Dec;22(3):251-70. doi: 10.1002/tera.1420220302.
• Background Raman-Wilms L, Tseng AL, Wighardt S, Einarson TR, Koren G. Fetal genital effects of first-trimester sex hormone exposure: a meta-analysis. Obstet Gynecol. 1995 Jan;85(1):141-9. doi: 10.1016/0029-7844(94)00341-a.
• Background Reprotox Database. Hydroxyprogesterone 17-. Reprotox. org. March 1, 2003.
• Background Florey K: Hydroxyprogesterone caproate. IN: Analytical profiles of drug substances. Vol 4. 208-224 Editors: Academic Press, NY, NY, 1975.
• Background REIFENSTEIN EC Jr. Introduction of marked as well as prolonged biologic activity by esterification; 17-alpha-hydroxyprogesterone caproate, a unique progestational compound. Fertil Steril. 1957 Jan-Feb;8(1):50-79. doi: 10.1016/s0015-0282(16)32585-7. No abstract available.
• Background Karalis K, Goodwin G, Majzoub JA. Cortisol blockade of progesterone: a possible molecular mechanism involved in the initiation of human labor. Nat Med. 1996 May;2(5):556-60. doi: 10.1038/nm0596-556.
• Background Hvilsom GB, Thorsen P, Jeune B, Bakketeig LS. C-reactive protein: a serological marker for preterm delivery? Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2002 May;81(5):424-9. doi: 10.1034/j.1600-0412.2002.810509.x.
• Background Mackler AM, Iezza G, Akin MR, McMillan P, Yellon SM. Macrophage trafficking in the uterus and cervix precedes parturition in the mouse. Biol Reprod. 1999 Oct;61(4):879-83. doi: 10.1095/biolreprod61.4.879.

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