Bioactivity | Elocalcitol (BXL-628) is a selective, orally active vitamin D receptor (VDR) agonist. Elocalcitol shows anti-inflammatory activity. Elocalcitol inhibits growth of prostate cancer cells[1][2]. |
Name | Elocalcitol |
CAS | 199798-84-0 |
Formula | C29H43FO2 |
Molar Mass | 442.65 |
Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
Storage | Please store the product under the recommended conditions in the Certificate of Analysis. |
Reference | [1]. Mariani M, et al. The selective vitamin D receptor agonist, elocalcitol, reduces endometriosis development in a mouse model by inhibiting peritoneal inflammation. Hum Reprod. 2012 Jul;27(7):2010-9. [2]. Marchiani S, et al. The vitamin D analogue BXL-628 inhibits growth factor-stimulated proliferation and invasion of DU145 prostate cancer cells. J Cancer Res Clin Oncol. 2006 Jun;132(6):408-16. |