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Betamethasone

CAT: 0804-HY-13570-01Size: 100 mgDry Ice: NoHazardous: No
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Description
Betamethasone is a synthetic glucocorticoid with anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive activities. Betamethasone accelerates fetal lung maturation and induces gene expression and apoptosis[1][2][3][4].
CAS Number
378-44-9
UNSPSC
12352211
Hazard Statement
H360, H373
Target
Apoptosis; Glucocorticoid Receptor
Type
Reference compound
Related Pathways
Apoptosis; Immunology/Inflammation; Vitamin D Related/Nuclear Receptor
Applications
COVID-19-immunoregulation
Field of Research
Inflammation/Immunology; Endocrinology; Cancer
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/betamethasone.html
Concentration
10mM
Purity
99.88
Solubility
DMSO : ≥ 50 mg/mL
Smiles
C[C@@]12[C@](C[C@H](C)[C@]2(O)C(CO)=O)([H])[C@]3([H])CCC4=CC(C=C[C@]4(C)[C@@]3(F)[C@@H](O)C1)=O
Molecular Formula
C22H29FO5
Molecular Weight
392.46
Precautions
H360, H373
References & Citations
[1]Schwab M, et, al. Effects of betamethasone administration to the fetal sheep in late gestation on fetal cerebral blood flow. J Physiol. 2000 Nov 1;528 (Pt 3) :619-32.|[2]Xie W, et, al. Betamethasone affects cerebral expressions of NF-kappaB and cytokines that correlate with pain behavior in a rat model of neuropathy. Ann Clin Lab Sci. Winter 2006;36 (1) :39-46.|[3]Kubin ME, et, al. Clinical Efficiency of Topical Calcipotriol/Betamethasone Treatment in Psoriasis Relies on Suppression of the Inflammatory TNFα - IL-23 - IL-17 Axis. Acta Derm Venereol. 2017 Apr 6;97 (4) :449-455.|[4]Hofmann TH, et, al. Various glucocorticoids differ in their ability to induce gene expression, apoptosis and to repress NF-kappaB-dependent transcription. FEBS Lett. 1998 Dec 28;441 (3) :441-6.
Shipping Conditions
Room Temperature
Storage Conditions
4°C (Powder, protect from light)
Scientific Category
Reference compound1
Clinical Information
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