DATASHEET
Formulation
Solid
Storage:
Stable for 2 years after receipt when stored at -20°C. Working aliquots are stable for up to 3 months when stored at -20°C.
Product Information:
CAS Number: 104987-12-4
Molecular formula: C43H69NO12
Molecular weight: 792
Purity: >98%
Appearance: White to off-white solid.
Solubility: Soluble in DMSO or ethanol.
InChiKey: ZDQSOHOQTUFQEM-VZQNCADUSA-N
SMILES: [H][C@]12O[C@](O)([C@H](C)C[C@@H]1OC)C(=O)C(=O)N1CCCC[C@H]1C(=O)O[C@@H]([C@H](C)[C@@H](O)CC(=O)[C@H](CC)\C=C(C)\C[C@H](C)C[C@@H]2OC)C(\C)=C\[C@@H]1CC[C@@H](O)[C@@H](C1)OC
Description:
Macrolide antibiotic. Ethyl analog of FK506 [1, 2]. Strong immunosuppressant. Binds to the FK-506-binding protein FKBP12. This complex inhibits calcineurin (protein phosphatase 2B (PP2B)) [2-4, 8]. Suppresses the production of T helper type 1 (Th1) (interferon and IL-2) and Th2 (IL-4 and IL-10) cytokines in T lymphocytes and preferentially inhibits the activation of mast cells [5-7]. Anti-inflammatory. Used for topical treatment of inflammatory skin diseases [5, 6]. Potently inhibits anti-IgE-induced histamine and cytokine release and reduces IgE-dependent p38 MAPK activation in human basophils. Inhibits basophil degranulation at the initial phase of allergic skin reactions [7, 8]. Antifungal [1]. Antimalaria compound [9]. Anticonvulsant (antiepileptic) [10, 11].