Product Name

Pimecrolimus

General description

Pimecrolimus is an immunophilin ligand, which binds specifically to the cytosolic receptor, immunophilin macrophilin-12 (FKBP-12); a calcineurin inhibitor.

Synonym

33-epi-chloro-33-desoxyascomycin; ASM 981; Picrolimus

Purity

≥98.0%(HPLC)

CAS Number

137071-32-0

Formula

C⁴³H⁶⁸ClNO¹¹

Molecular Weight

810.45

Suitability

BioReagent, suitable for cell culture, etc.

l  Physical and Chemical Information

Appearance

solid

Solubility(25℃)

DMSO

≥50mg/mL

Ethanol

≥50mg/mL

Water

Insoluble

l  Biological Information

Biochem/Physiol   Actions

Pimecrolimus is a 33-epi-chloro-derivative of the ascomycin macrolactam with immunosuppressant property. Pimecrolimus binds to the receptor macrophilin-12 (FKBP-12) forming a complex that blocks the calcium-dependent signal transduction cascade mediated by calcineurin. Via dephosphorylation, calcineurin is the enzyme responsible for activating nuclear factor of activated T-cells (NF-AT), a T cell transcriptional regulatory factor. As a consequence, the synthesis and release of Th1- (T helper 1) and Th2- (T helper 2) type cytokines, and other inflammatory mediators from T-cells and mast cells are blocked and the of signals essential for the activation of inflammatory T-lymphocytes is inhibited. However, pimecrolimus mode of action is cell-selective and does not affect Langerhans' cells/dendritic cells and primary fibroblasts.

Pimecrolimus is an immunophilin ligand, which binds specifically to the cytosolic receptor, immunophilin macrophilin-12 (FKBP-12); a calcineurin inhibitor.

Application

1. Calcineurin Inhibitors

2. Dermatologic Agents

3. Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal

4. Immunosuppressive Agents

l  Storage

Storage temp.

-20℃

l  Precautions and Disclaimer

This product is for R&D use only, not for drug, household, or other uses.

l  References

1.    http://www.drugbank.ca

2.    https://ncit.nci.nih.gov

3.    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov