| Bioactivity | Closantel sodium is a halogenated salicylanilide with a potent anti-parasitic activity. Closantel sodium is a potent and highly specific Onchocerca volvulus chitinase (OvCHT1) inhibitor with an IC50 of 1.6 μM and a Ki of 468 nM. Closantel sodium inhibits the O. volvulus L3 to L4 molt of developing[1][2]. |
| Invitro | Closantel sodium, a known anthelmintic drug, is highly specific forfilarial family chitinases compared to those fromprotozoans and the human chitinase, human chitotriosidase[1]. |
| Name | Closantel sodium |
| CAS | 61438-64-0 |
| Formula | C22H13Cl2I2N2NaO2 |
| Molar Mass | 685.06 |
| Appearance | Solid |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | 4°C, sealed storage, away from moisture *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture) |
| Reference | [1]. Amanda L Garner, et al. Design, synthesis, and biological activities of closantel analogues: structural promiscuity and its impact on Onchocerca volvulus. J Med Chem. 2011 Jun 9;54(11):3963-72. [2]. G E Swan, et al. The pharmacology of halogenated salicylanilides and their anthelmintic use in animals. J S Afr Vet Assoc. 1999 Jun;70(2):61-70. |