Azathioprine (Standard)

Azathioprine (Standard)

• CAS Number: 446-86-6
• UNSPSC Description: Azathioprine (Standard) is the analytical standard of Azathioprine. This product is intended for research and analytical applications. Azathioprine (BW 57-322) is an orally active immunosuppressive agent. Azathioprine can be converted in vivo to the active metabolite 6-mercaptopurine (6-MP). Azathioprine has myelosuppressive effects and induces apoptosis[1][3].
• Target Antigen: Apoptosis
• Type: Reference Standards
• Related Pathways: Apoptosis
• Field of Research: Inflammation/Immunology; Cancer
• Assay Protocol: https://www.medchemexpress.com/azathioprine-standard.html
• Purity: 99.82
• Smiles: O=[N+](C1=C(SC2=C3NC=NC3=NC=N2)N(C)C=N1)[O-]
• Molecular Weight: 277.26
• References & Citations: [1]Patel, A.A., R.A. Swerlick, and C.O. McCall, Azathioprine in dermatology: the past, the present, and the future. J Am Acad Dermatol, 2006. 55(3): p. 369-89.|[2]Maltzman, J.S. and G.A. Koretzky, Azathioprine: old drug, new actions. J Clin Invest, 2003. 111(8): p. 1122-4.|[3]Dubinsky, M.C., Azathioprine, 6-mercaptopurine in inflammatory bowel disease: pharmacology, efficacy, and safety. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol, 2004. 2(9): p. 731-43.
• Shipping Conditions: Room Temperature
• Storage Conditions: 4°C (Powder, sealed storage, away from moisture and light)