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Ciclopirox

Catalog No. S2528 Name Selleck Chemicals
CAS Number 29342-05-0 Website http://www.selleckchem.com
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SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
6-cyclohexyl-1-hydroxy-4-methyl-1,2-dihydropyridin-2-one
IUPAC Traditional name
ciclopirox
Synonyms
Batrafen
Stieprox
Mycoster
Loprox

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 29342-05-0

PROPERTIES

Salt Data Free Base
Storage Condition -20°C

DETAILS

Description (English)
Research Area: Infection
Biological Activity:
Ciclopirox (Penlac) is a synthetic antifungal agent. Ciclopirox (Penlac) is used for topical dermatologic treatment of superficial mycoses. Ciclopirox (Penlac) is most useful against Tinea versicolor. [1] In a study conducted to further elucidate ciclopirox’s mechanism, several Saccharomyces cerevisiae mutants were screened and tested. Results from interpretation of the effects of both the drug treatment and mutation suggested that ciclopirox (Penlac) may exert its effect by disrupting DNA repair, cell division signals and structures (mitotic spindles) as well as some elements of intracellular transport. [2] Ciclopirox (Penlac)) acts by inhibiting the membrane transfer system by interrupting the Na+ K+ ATPase. Ciclopirox (Penlac) is currently being investigated as an alternative treatment to ketoconazole for seborrhoeic dermatitis as it suppresses growth of the yeast Malassezia furfur. [3]

REFERENCES

  • Leem SH et al. Mol Cells. 2003 Feb 28; 15(1):55-61