DEFLAZACORT
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Product Description
Mechanism of Action
Deflazacort is an oxazoline‑derivative glucocorticoid with strong anti‑inflammatory and immunosuppressive activity. It binds cytosolic glucocorticoid receptors, suppressing NF‑κB, AP‑1 and cytokine expression while maintaining a favourable muscle‑preservation profile relative to other corticosteroids.
Benefits and Advantages
Used in immunology research, glucocorticoid‑receptor signalling studies, Duchenne muscular‑dystrophy modelling, anti‑inflammatory pathway analysis, and metabolic‑steroid investigations.
Side Effects and Risks
Risks include adrenal suppression, weight gain, hyperglycemia, infections, mood alterations and osteoporosis. Handle as a potent systemic glucocorticoid.
Datasheet
| Molecular Formula | C25H31NO6 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 441.5 g/mol |
| CAS Number | 14484-47-0 |
| 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 | DEFLAZACORT; 14484-47-0; Emflaza; Deflazacortum; MDL 458 |
| IUPAC/Chemical Name | [2-[(1S,2S,4R,8S,9S,11S,12S,13R)-11-hydroxy-6,9,13-trimethyl-16-oxo-5-oxa-7-azapentacyclo[10.8.0.02,9.04,8.013,18]icosa-6,14,17-trien-8-yl]-2-oxoethyl] acetate |
| InChl Key | FBHSPRKOSMHSIF-GRMWVWQJSA-N |
| InChl Code | InChI=1S/C25H31NO6/c1-13-26-25(20(30)12-31-14(2)27)21(32-13)10-18-17-6-5-15-9-16(28)7-8-23(15,3)22(17)19(29)11-24(18,25)4/h7-9,17-19,21-22,29H,5-6,10-12H2,1-4H3/t17-,18-,19-,21+,22+,23-,24-,25+/m0/s1 |
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