Methylprednisolone is a synthetic glucocorticoid that displays anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive activities. In vitro, methylprednisolone decreases survival of activated CD4+ T cells. In glioblastoma cells, this compound inhibits oxidative stress-induced apoptosis. Additionally, methylprednisolone decreases infiltration of immune cells and suppresses release of inflammatory cytokines in animal models of inflammation.
| Cas No. | 83-43-2 |
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| Purity | ≥96% |
| Formula | C22H30O5 |
| Formula Wt. | 374.47 |
| Chemical Name | (6α,11β)-11,17,21-Trihydroxy-6-methylpregna-1,4- diene-3,20-dione |
| IUPAC Name | (6S,8S,9S,10R,11S,13S,14S,17R)-11,17-dihydroxy-17-(2-hydroxyacetyl)-6,10,13-trimethyl-7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16-octahydro-6H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-3-one |
| Synonym | Medrate; Medrol; Medrone; Urbason |
| Melting Point | 228-237°C |
| Solubility | Slightly soluble in ethanol (10 mg/mL), dioxane, acetone, or chloroform. Insoluble in water. |
| Appearance | White to off white powder |
| Store Temp | 4°C |
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| Ship Temp | Ambient |
| Info Sheet | M1877 Info Sheet PDF |
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Lu YS, Pu LY, Li XC, et al. Methylprednisolone inhibits activated CD4+ T cell survival promoted by toll-like receptor ligands. Hepatobiliary Pancreat Dis Int. 2010 Aug;9(4):376-83. PMID: 20688601.
Das A, Banik NL, Ray SK. Methylprednisolone and indomethacin inhibit oxidative stress mediated apoptosis in rat C6 glioblastoma cells. Neurochem Res. 2007 Nov;32(11):1849-56. PMID: 17570061.
Sloka JS, Stefanelli M. The mechanism of action of methylprednisolone in the treatment of multiple sclerosis. Mult Scler. 2005 Aug;11(4):425-32. PMID: 16042225.
