Pyrimethamine – 500 mg

Brand:
Cayman
CAS:
58-14-0
Storage:
-20
UN-No:
Non-Hazardous - /

Pyrimethamine is an antiprotozoal agent that is primarily active against P. falciparum, inhibiting the protozoal enzyme dihydrofolate reductase (DHFR).{26927} By blocking DHFR activity, pyrimethamine prevents the production of tetrahydrofolic acid, an essential coenzyme involved in DNA and RNA synthesis. In in vivo antimalarial mouse models, pyrimethamine displays a prophylactic effect at an ED50 value of 0.5 mg/kg.{26925} Sulphonamides act synergistically with pyrimethamine by arresting production of dihydrofolic acid, resulting in the sequential blockade of the folate pathway of protozoa.{26897} Pyrimethamine has also been found to limit the expression of the superoxide dismutase 1 (SOD1) gene, a metalloenzyme involved in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.{26926}  

 

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A dihydrofolate reductase inhibitor that prevents the production of tetrahydrofolic acid in P. falciparum and other protozoa; displays a prophylactic effect (ED50 = 0.5 mg/kg) in in vivo antimalarial mouse models


Formal name: 5,4-chlorophenyl-6-ethyl-2,4-pyrimidinediamine

Synonyms:  Darapram|Daraprim®|Khloridin|NSC 3061

Molecular weight: 248.7

CAS: 58-14-0

Purity: ≥98%

Formulation: A crystalline solid


Product Type|Biochemicals|Antiparasitics|Antiprotozoals||Research Area|Immunology & Inflammation||Research Area|Infectious Disease|Parasitic Diseases|Malaria