| Bioactivity | Fluorometholone, a synthetic glucocorticoid, is a glucocorticoid receptor agonist with anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic properties. Fluorometholone can be used for the research of dry eye[1]. |
| Target | glucocorticoid receptor |
| Invitro | Fluorometholone (25-100 nM; 12 hours, 24 hours) increases the gene expression of MUC1, MUC4, MUC16 and MUC19 in the conjunctival and corneal epithelial cells through activation of glucocorticoid receptors[1]. |
| Name | Fluorometholone |
| CAS | 426-13-1 |
| Formula | C22H29FO4 |
| Molar Mass | 376.46 |
| Appearance | Solid |
| Transport | Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere. |
| Storage | 4°C, sealed storage, away from moisture and light *In solvent : -80°C, 6 months; -20°C, 1 month (sealed storage, away from moisture and light) |
| Reference | [1]. Jonathan Taniguchi, et al. Fluorometholone Modulates Gene Expression of Ocular Surface Mucins. Acta Ophthalmol. 2019 Dec;97(8):e1082-e1088. |