bs-82463C [Life Science]
Pirfenidone
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Formulation Off-white solid

Storage: RT

Product Information:

Antifibrotic agent. Prevents lung fibrosis in bleomycin-induced animal models.1 Down-regulates bleomycin-induced overexpression of lung procollagen I and III genes.2 Up-regulates RGS2 (Regulator of G-protein Signaling 2) which represents a new mechanism of pirfenidone action.3 Inhibits fibroblast proliferation.4 Suppresses TNFα production at the translational level.5 Scavenges hydroxyl radicals and inhibits lipid peroxidation in a dose-dependent manner.6 Recently approved therapeutic agent for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.7 Orally active.

Description:

CAS Number: 53179-13-8<br></br>Chemical Name: 5-Methyl-1-phenyl-2(1H)-pyridinone<br></br>Molecular weight: 185.23<br></br>Formula: C12H11NO<br></br>Solubility: DMSO (20 mg/ml)<br></br>Physical Properties: Off-white solid<br></br>Purity: 98% by TLC NMR (Conforms)

Size: 10mg, 50mg

Applications: Life Science

For research use only. Not intended for diagnostic or therapeutic use.