Description
A synthetic corticosteroid; topical administration reduces corneal haze and hydroxyproline levels without reducing the stromal wound healing response in a rabbit model of photorefractive keratectomy at 0.1% v/v; enhances and reduces cartilage degradation in a mouse model of air pouch cartilage implantation when injected into the air pouch cavity or into the air pouch lining tissue, respectively
Formal name: (11β)-21-(acetyloxy)-11,17-dihydroxy-pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione
Synonyms: 17α-Hydroxycorticosterone Acetate|Cortef Acetate|Hydrin 2|Hydrocortisone 21-Acetate|Hydroxycorticosterone Acetate|Isopto-Hydrocortisone
Molecular weight: 404.5
CAS: 50-03-3
Purity: ≥98%
Formulation: A solid