l General Information |
Product Name | Ascomycin (FK520) |
General description | Ascomycin (FK520), an FK-506 analog, is a neutral macrolide immunosuppressant, which prevents rejection after an organ transplant. |
Synonym | FR 900520, Immunomycin |
Purity | ≥98.5%(HPLC) | CAS Number | 104987-12-4 |
Formula | C43H69NO12 | Molecular Weight | 792.01 |
Suitability | BioReagent, suitable for cell culture, etc. |
l Physical and Chemical Information |
Appearance | Solid |
Solubility(25°C) | DMSO | ≥50mg/ml |
Ethanol | ≥50mg/ml |
Water | Very slightly soluble |
l Biological Information |
Biochem/Physiol
Actions | Ascomycin is a macrolide that is produced by the fermentation of Streptomyces hygroscopicus and exhibits strong immunosuppressant properties. It has a role as an immunosuppressive agent, an antifungal agent and a bacterial metabolite. It is a macrolide, an ether, a lactol and a secondary alcohol. |
Application | 1.Immunosuppressive
Agents 2.Anti-Bacterial
Agents |
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 |
