Dexamethasone

Product Specifications

CAS Number

50-02-2

Synonyms

NSC 34521, Hexadecadrol, Prednisolone F, MK-125

Target

IL Receptor

Applications

Immunology & Inflammation

Smiles

CC1CC2C3CCC4=CC (=O) C=CC4 (C3 (C (CC2 (C1 (C (=O) CO) O) C) O) F) C

Molecular Formula

C22H29FO5

Additionnal Information

Dexamethasone is a potent synthetic member of the glucocorticoid class of steroid drugs, and an interleukin receptor modulator that has anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant effects. Dexamethasone induces autophagy and mitophagy. Dexamethasone is tested in hospitalized patients with COVID-19 and is found to have benefits for critically ill patients.