CHOLESTYRAMINE RESIN
Cholestyramine is a bile acid sequestrant reducing LDL cholesterol and treating bile acidrelated diarrhea. Side effects include constipation, bloating, and GI discomfort. Only GMP materials will be supplied, logistics all according to GDP.
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Product Description
Mechanism of Action
Cholestyramine is a strongly basic anionexchange resin that binds bile acids in the intestine, preventing their reabsorption. This forces hepatic conversion of cholesterol into new bile acids, lowering intracellular cholesterol and upregulating LDL receptors. It also interrupts enterohepatic cycling of various xenobiotics.
Benefits and Advantages
Used in bileacid sequestration research, lipidmetabolism modelling, enterohepaticcirculation studies, toxinbinding research, druginteraction studies and gastrointestinalabsorption investigations.
Side Effects and Risks
Risks include constipation, bloating, fatsoluble vitamin deficiency, interference with oral drug absorption and rare metabolic acidosis. Handle with gastrointestinalpolymer precautions.
Only GMP materials will be supplied, logistics all according to GDP.
Datasheet
| Molecular Formula | C27H47ClN2 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 435.1 g/mol |
| CAS Number | 11041-12-6 |
| Storage Condition | Store in a cool, dry place. Keep container tightly closed. Protect from moisture and light. |
| Solubility | Solubility depends on solvent and conditions (e.g., pH). Please contact us for solvent-specific guidance. |
| Purity | Purity information is available upon request (COA). |
| Synonym | Cholestyramine; 11041-12-6; CHOLESTYRAMINE RESIN; Colestyramine; Azane;2-methylbutane;trimethyl-[[4-(5-phenylhexan-3-yl)phenyl]methyl]azanium;chloride |
| IUPAC/Chemical Name | azane;2-methylbutane;trimethyl-[[4-(5-phenylhexan-3-yl)phenyl]methyl]azanium;chloride |
| InChl Key | POJQWPZVKOFVHS-UHFFFAOYSA-M |
| InChl Code | InChI=1S/C22H32N.C5H12.ClH.H3N/c1-6-20(16-18(2)21-10-8-7-9-11-21)22-14-12-19(13-15-22)17-23(3,4)5;1-4-5(2)3;;/h7-15,18,20H,6,16-17H2,1-5H3;5H,4H2,1-3H3;1H;1H3/q+1;;;/p-1 |
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