Application
FK-506 monohydrate has been used:
- as an immunosuppressive agent in coculture medium to study the effect of immunologic reaction
- as a calcineurin inhibitor, in anhydrous Me2SO solution
- to treat retinal pigment epithelial cells to measure possible cytotoxicity
Biochem/physiol Actions
FK-506 also appears to inhibit Na+/Ca2+ exchange. FK-506 and its derivatives demonstrate significant neurodegenerative activity. This property seems to arise via different mechanisms. FK-506 is also useful in treating ophthalmologic complications such as corneal graft rejection, uveoretinitis and allergen induced conjunctivitis.
FK-506 is a potent immunosuppressant, neuroprotective and neuroregenerative, and in vitro T cell proliferation blocker. FK-506 disrupts calcineurin-mediated signal transduction in T lymphocytes and interacts with its FK-506-binding protein-12 (FKBP12).
Features and Benefits
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- UPC:
- 51112401
- Condition:
- New
- Weight:
- 1.00 Ounces
- HazmatClass:
- No
- WeightUOM:
- LB
- MPN:
- F4679-5MG