Amifostine

Amifostine__HIF-1α activator Baricitinib

Product Name Amifostine
Description

HIF-1α activator

Purity >98%
CAS No. 20537-88-6
Molecular Formula C5H15N2O3PS
Molecular Weight 214.22
Storage Temperature -20ºC
Shipping Temperature Shipped Ambient
Product Type Activator
Solubility Soluble in water
Source Synthetic
Appearance White Solid
SMILES C(CN)CNCCSP(=O)(O)O
InChI InChI=1S/C5H15N2O3PS/c6-2-1-3-7-4-5-12-11(8,9)10/h7H,1-6H2,(H2,8,9,10)
InChIKey JKOQGQFVAUAYPM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Safety Phrases Classification: Harmful. May be harmful if inhaled, swallowed or absorbed through skin.
Safety Phrases:
S22 – Do not breathe dust
S24/25 – Avoid contact with skin and eyes
S36/37/39 – Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection
Hazard Phrases:
H302
Cite This Product Amifostine (StressMarq Biosciences Inc., Victoria BC CANADA, Catalog # SIH-210)

References PubMed ID::http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19113923

Alternative Names S-{2-[(3-Aminopropyl)amino]ethyl} dihydrogen phosphorothioate
Research Areas Cancer, Apoptosis
PubChem ID 2141
Scientific Background Amifostine is a cytoprotective adjuvant used in cancer chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Inside cells it detoxifies reactive metabolites of platinum and alkylating agents (1, 2). Other effects include accelerated DNA repair (1), induction of cellular hypoxia (1), inhibition of apoptosis (2), alteration of gene expression (2) and modification of enzyme activity (2).
References 1. Kouvaris J.R., Kouloulias V.E., Blahos L.J. (2007) Oncologist. 12(6): 738-747.
2. Amifostine: BC Cancer Agency. 2006-03-01.