Cilostazol

Catalog #
27743-2
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Description

Cilostazol is a potent cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterase type 3 (PDE3) inhibitor with IC50 of 0.2 µM and inhibitor of adenosine uptake.

Synonyms
Pletal; OPC-13013
Product Info
Storage and Usage
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Format
white to off-white crystals
Target(s)
PDE3
Formula
C20H27N5O2
MW
369.5 Da
Solubility
Soluble in DMSO (18 mg/ml).
CAS Registry #
73963-72-1
Background
Cilostazol (OPC-13013, Pletal) is a 2-oxo-quinoline derivative with antithrombotic, vasodilator, antimitogenic and cardiotonic properties. Cilostazol is used in the treatment of peripheral arterial disease and claudication (leg cramps). Cilostazol inhibits platelet aggregation and is a direct arterial vasodilator.
References
1. Cone J, et al. J Cardiovasc Pharmacol, 1999, 34(4), 497-504.
2. Liu Y, et al. Cardiovasc Drug Rev, 2001, 19(4), 369-386.