l General Information |
Product Name | Calcipotriene |
General description | Calcipotriene is a synthetic derivative of calcitriol, a form of vitamin D. It can induce differentiation and suppresses proliferation of keratinocytes, reversing abnormal keratinocyte changes in psoriasis, and lead to normalization of epidermal growth. |
Synonym | Calcipotriol |
Purity | ≥97.0%(HPLC) | CAS Number | 112965-21-6 |
Formula | C27H40O3 | Molecular Weight | 412.614 |
Suitability | BioReagent, suitable for cell culture, etc. |
l Physical and Chemical Information |
Appearance | Solid |
Solubility(25°C) | DMSO | ≥50mg/mL |
Ethanol | ≥50mg/mL |
Water | Insoluble |
l Biological Information |
Biochem/Physiol
Actions | Calcipotriene is a synthetic vitamin D derivative usually formulated for topical dermatological use, antipsoriatic Calcipotriene (calcipotriol) competes equally with active 1,25-hydroxy-2D3 (the natural form of vitamin D) for 1,25-hydroxy-2D3 receptors in regulating cell proliferation and differentiation. It induces differentiation and suppresses proliferation of keratinocytes, reversing abnormal keratinocyte changes in psoriasis, and leads to normalization of epidermal growth. |
l Storage |
Storage temp. | -20°C |
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 |
