Tacrolimus

  • Chemical Properties
CAS No. 104987-11-3 Cat. No. BCP01807
Name Tacrolimus
Synonyms FK 506;FK506;FK-506;Tsukubaenolide;
Formula C44H69NO12 M. Wt 804.02
  • Biological Activity
Description Tacrolimus, also known as FK-506, is an immunosuppressive drug used mainly after allogeneic organ transplant to reduce the activity of the patient's immune system and to lower the risk of organ rejection. It is also used in a topical preparation in the treatment of atopic dermatitis (eczema), severe refractory uveitis after bone marrow transplants, exacerbations of minimal change disease, TH2-mediated diseases such as Kimura's disease, and the skin condition vitiligo. FK-506 is a macrolide isolated from the fungus Streptomyces tsukubaensis.
Pathways Others Pathway PI3K/Akt/mTOR 
Targets Autophagy mTOR 

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