Promotional price valid on web orders only. Your contract pricing may differ. Interested in signing up for a dedicated account number?
Learn More
Learn More
AdipoGen FK-506 Tacrolimus
Chemical. CAS 109581-93-3. Formula C44H69NO12 . H2O. MW 804.0 . 18.0. Isolated from Streptomyces FCZ0311. Potent immunosuppressant as cyclosporin A and rapamycin. Suppresses proliferation of cytotoxic T cells and inhibits the production of T cell-derived mediators such as interleukin-2 IL-2. Forms a complex with FK-506 binding protein 12 FKBP12. Inhibits the activity of the calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein phosphatase 2B PP2B calcineurin, leading to disruption of T cell activation. Prevents rejection of transplanted organs. Anti-inflammatory compound in the treatment of several inflammatory skin diseases e.g. atopic dermatitis and with potential anti-rheumatic activity rheumatoid arthritis. Neuroprotective. Regulates nitric oxide neurotoxicity. Neurotransmitter. Ca2 release compound. NF-kappaB suppressor by induction of unfolded protein response UPR. Anti-cancer compound. Apoptosis inducer.
Product Title
By clicking Submit, you acknowledge that you may be contacted by Fisher Scientific in regards to the feedback you have provided in this form. We will not share your information for any other purposes. All contact information provided shall also be maintained in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Spot an opportunity for improvement?