Epalrestat
Epalrestat is an orally active aldose reductase inhibitor that acts on diabetic neuropathy[1][2][3].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
[82159-09-9]
Product Name Alternative
ONO2235
UNSPSC
12352005
Hazard Statement
H302, H315, H319, H335
Target
Aldose Reductase
Type
Reference compound
Related Pathways
Metabolic Enzyme/Protease
Applications
Metabolism-sugar/lipid metabolism
Field of Research
Cancer; Metabolic Disease; Inflammation/Immunology
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/Epalrestat.html
Purity
99.41
Solubility
DMSO : 20 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Smiles
O=C(O)CN(C/1=O)C(SC1=C/C(C)=C/C2=CC=CC=C2)=S
Molecular Formula
C15H13NO3S2
Molecular Weight
319.40
Precautions
H302, H315, H319, H335
References & Citations
[3]Hotta, N., et al., Clinical investigation of epalrestat, an aldose reductase inhibitor, on diabetic neuropathy in Japan: multicenter study. Diabetic Neuropathy Study Group in Japan. J Diabetes Complications, 1996. 10 (3) : p. 168-72.|[4]He J, et al. The aldose reductase inhibitor epalrestat exerts nephritic protection on diabetic nephropathy in db/db mice through metabolic modulation. Acta Pharmacol Sin. 2019 Jan;40 (1) :86-97.|[5]Sato K, et al. Epalrestat increases intracellular glutathione levels in Schwann cells through transcription regulation. Redox Biol. 2013 Nov 19;2:15-21.|[6]Li QR, et al. Epalrestat protects against diabetic peripheral neuropathy by alleviating oxidative stress and inhibiting polyol pathway. Neural Regen Res. 2016 Feb;11 (2) :345-51.|[7]Zhang T, et al. The Aldose Reductase Inhibitor Epalrestat Maintains Blood-Brain Barrier Integrity by Enhancing Endothelial Cell Function during Cerebral Ischemia. Mol Neurobiol. 2023 Jul;60 (7) :3741-3757.|[1]Ramirez, M.A. and N.L. Borja, Epalrestat: an aldose reductase inhibitor for the treatment of diabetic neuropathy. Pharmacotherapy, 2008. 28 (5) : p. 646-55.|[2]Okamoto, H., et al., Effects of epalrestat, an aldose reductase inhibitor, on diabetic neuropathy and gastroparesis. Intern Med, 2003. 42 (8) : p. 655-64.
Shipping Conditions
Blue Ice
Storage Conditions
-20°C (Powder, protect from light)
Scientific Category
Reference compound1
Clinical Information
Launched
Available Sizes
Curated Selection
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