Bioactivity | Foscarnet sodium (Trisodium phosphonoformate) is a viral DNA polymerase activity inhibitor, leading to reversible suppression of viral replication. Foscarnet sodium is an antiherpesvirus agent used in cytomegalovirus retinitis[1][2][3]. |
Invitro | Foscarnet sodium (Trisodium phosphonoformate) inhibits Influenza A Victoria (IC50=29 μM), Influenza B HK (IC50=61 μM), and Avian myeloblastosis virus (IC50=5-8 μM),HSV-1, several strains (IC50=0.4-3.5 μM)[2]. |
Name | Foscarnet sodium |
CAS | 63585-09-1 |
Formula | CNa3O5P |
Molar Mass | 191.95 |
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]. Manischewitz JF, et al. Synergistic effect of ganciclovir and foscarnet on cytomegalovirus replication in vitro.Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 1990 Feb;34(2):373-5. [2]. Oberg B, et al. Antiviral effects of phosphonoformate (PFA, foscarnet sodium).Pharmacol Ther. 1982;19(3):387-415. [3]. Hakki M, et al. Moving Past Ganciclovir and Foscarnet: Advances in CMV Therapy.Curr Hematol Malig Rep. 2020 Jan 24. |