Praziquantel is an anti-parasitic/anti-helminthic that is commonly used to treat schistosomiasis. Praziquantel increases membrane permeability, altering intracellular Ca2+ levels and inducing neuromuscular paralysis in parasites. Praziquantel may inhibit adenosine uptake and voltage-gated Ca2+ channels. In animal models, praziquantel reverses Schistosoma-induced hypertension and vascular remodeling.
| Cas No. | 55268-74-1 |
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| Purity | ≥98% |
| Formula | C19H24N2O2 |
| Formula Wt. | 312.41 |
| Chemical Name | 2-(Cyclohexylcarbonyl)-1,2,3,6,7-11b-hexahydro-4H-pyrazino[2,1-a]isoquinolin-4-one |
| IUPAC Name | 2-(cyclohexanecarbonyl)-3,6,7,11b-tetrahydro-1H-pyrazino[2,1-a]isoquinolin-4-one |
| Synonym | Biltricide; Cesol; Droncit |
| Melting Point | 136-138°C |
| Solubility | Soluble in ethanol or chloroform. |
| Appearance | White Crystal Powder |
| Store Temp | Ambient |
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| Ship Temp | Ambient |
| Info Sheet | P7103 Info Sheet PDF |
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Cioli D, Pica-Mattoccia L, Basso A, et al. Schistosomiasis control: praziquantel forever? Mol Biochem Parasitol. 2014 Jun 21;195(1):23-29. PMID: 24955523.
Chan JD, Zarowiecki M, Marchant JS. Ca2+ channels and praziquantel: a view from the free world. Parasitol Int. 2013 Dec;62(6):619-28. PMID: 23246536.
Crosby A, Jones FM, Kolosionek E, et al. Praziquantel reverses pulmonary hypertension and vascular remodeling in murine schistosomiasis. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2011 Aug 15;184(4):467-73. PMID: 21659614.
