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

AG-CN2-0419-M100 AG-CN2-0419-M500
102988-208EA 96.92 USD
102988-208 102988-210
Mycophenolic acid
Mycophenolic 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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