Bioactivity | Clorsulon (L631529; MK401) is an orally active flukicidal agent against liver flukes (Fasciola hepatica and Fasciola gigantica) infections in calves and sheep. Clorsulon is also a competitive inhibitor of both 3-phosphoglycorate and ATP andinhibits glucose utilization and acetate and propionate formation by mature Fasciola hepatica in vitro[1][2]. | ||||||||||||
Name | Clorsulon | ||||||||||||
CAS | 60200-06-8 | ||||||||||||
Formula | C8H8Cl3N3O4S2 | ||||||||||||
Molar Mass | 380.66 | ||||||||||||
Appearance | Solid | ||||||||||||
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. | ||||||||||||
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Reference | [1]. Mrozik, H., et al., 4-amino-6-(trichloroethenyl)-1,3-benzenedisulfonamide, a new, potent fasciolicide. J Med Chem, 1977. 20(9): p. 1225-7. [2]. Meaney, M., et al., Transmission electron microscope study of the ultrastructural changes induced in the tegument and gut of Fasciola hepatica following in vivo drug treatment with clorsulon. Parasitol Res, 2004. 92(3): p. 232-41. |