Biochemistry is the study of the chemical substances and vital processes occurring in living organisms. Biochemists focus heavily on the role, function, and structure of biomolecules. The study of the chemistry behind biological processes and the synthesis of biologically active molecules are examples of biochemistry.
Mifepristone (or RU-486) is a synthetic, steroidal antiprogestogen and antiglucocorticoid pharmaceutical drug.ifepristone is sold in the United States by Danco Laboratories as Mifeprex and is U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved to terminate intrauterine pregnancies of up to 49 days gestation.
Mifepristone was the first antiprogestin to be developed and it has been evaluated extensively for its use as an abortifacient. The original target for the research group was the discovery and development of compounds with antiglucocorticoid properties.ifepristone is sold in the United States by Danco Laboratories as Mifeprex and is U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved to terminate intrauterine pregnancies of up to 49 days gestation.