Mycophenolic acid
Supplier: ADIPOGEN CORP MS
Synonyms:
(E)-6-(4-Hydroxy-6-methoxy-7-methyl-3-oxo-1,3-dihydroisobenzofuran-5-yl)-4-methylhex-4-enoic acid
Antibiotic. Shows antiviral, antifungal and antitumor properties. Immunosuppressive drug used to prevent rejection in organ transplantation, rheumatoid arthritis, and psoriasis. Potent reversible inhibitor of inosine-5'-monophosphate dehydrogenase (IMPDH), leading to depletion of GMP and interruption of the de novo synthesis of purine nucleotides necessary for B and T lymphocyte proliferation. Inhibits the type II IMPDH isoform (IMPDH-2) 5-fold more potently compared to type I isoform. Inhibits RNA and DNA synthesis. Inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS/NOS II) inhibitor. Apoptosis and necrosis inducer. Novel type of inhibitor against RNA guanylyltransferases. Inhibits TNF-alpha-stimulated MAPK/NF-kappaB and ROS generation.
Formula:
C₁₇H₂₀O₆ MW: 320.34 g/mol |
MDL Number:
MFCD00036814 CAS Number: 24280-93-1 |
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