| Bioactivity | Cridanimod is a potent progesterone receptor (PR) activator mediated through induction of IFNα and IFNβ expression. Cridanimod is a small-molecule immunomodulator and interferon inducer[1][2]. | ||||||||||||
| Target | PR, IFNα, IFNβ | ||||||||||||
| In Vivo | Cridanimod (IM; 1-6 mg; twice a week) has a significantly longer survival time. Cridanimod significant increases in IFNα and -β in cridanimod-treated mice in a dose-dependent manner[1]. Animal Model: | ||||||||||||
| Name | Cridanimod | ||||||||||||
| CAS | 38609-97-1 | ||||||||||||
| Formula | C15H11NO3 | ||||||||||||
| Molar Mass | 253.26 | ||||||||||||
| Appearance | Solid | ||||||||||||
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. | ||||||||||||
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| Reference | [1]. Xenetic Biosciences Announces FDA Acceptance of Investigational New Drug Application to Initiate Phase 2 Clinical Trial of Virexxa® in Endometrial Cancer. AUGUST 19, 2016 [2]. Matthew J. Carlson, et al. Cridanimod and progestin therapy in hormone-resistant endometrial cancer. Journal of Clinical Oncology, January 30, 2017. |